Verify a Guam Nurse—or Prepare for the Correct Renewal Year
Guam’s nursing regulator is officially called the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners, or GBNE. Most searchers still call it the Guam Board of Nursing, especially when they need to check a license, renew an RN credential, apply from another jurisdiction or understand compact practice.
The most important 2026 distinction is the license type. RN, LPN and APRN licenses are not in their regular renewal year; their next deadline is September 30, 2027. CNA certificates, however, are in the July 1–September 30, 2026 renewal cycle.
Use the official License Verification Portal to check a nurse. Use the secure Guam Nurse Portal for every application, renewal, reinstatement, APRN authorization and prescriptive-authority transaction. Physical applications are no longer accepted.
Verify a Guam nurse
Check the current primary-source status instead of relying on an old license card.
Prepare for September 30, 2027
Complete 30 CE hours and organize the Continuing Education Report before renewal opens.
Renew a CNA by September 30, 2026
The current CNA renewal window opened July 1, 2026 and requires at least 15 CE hours.
Check whether endorsement is needed
Guam accepts qualifying multistate RN and LPN privileges but cannot yet issue upgrades to Guam licensees.
Apply for a Guam RN or LPN license
Prepare recent police and court clearances, photo, ID, payment and Nursys verification.
Find an incomplete requirement
The portal Message Center identifies deficiencies after the preliminary review.
Guam nursing-license facts that matter in 2026
Do not confuse CNA renewal with RN/LPN/APRN renewal. The CNA deadline is September 30, 2026. RN, LPN and APRN licenses expire September 30 of odd-numbered years, making their next regular deadline September 30, 2027.
The official name is GBNE
Guam Board of Nurse Examiners is the regulatory authority for RNs, LPNs, CNAs and APRNs.
Every application is now online
Initial, renewal, endorsement, reinstatement, APRN and prescriptive-authority applications must use the portal.
No physical license card is mailed
Employers and licensees should use the online verification system as current proof.
Guam is a partial compact member
Qualifying nurses licensed by another compact home state may use a multistate privilege in Guam.
Online payments include a convenience fee
GBNE states that online payments incur a 5% convenience fee. Save and upload the receipt.
A Social Security number is required
GBNE states that government professional licensing requires collection of the applicant’s SSN.
Which Guam nursing-license route applies to you?
Select the closest situation. The helper identifies whether you need public verification, 2027 preparation, CNA renewal, late renewal, reinstatement, compact privilege or endorsement.
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How to verify a Guam nursing license
The GBNE no longer issues physical license cards. The online verification record is the most current source for employers, agencies, patients and licensees.
Open the official GBNE Portals page
Select the tab labelled “License Verification Portal.”
Open Official PortalsSearch by first and last name
The current GBNE instructions direct users to search using the licensee’s first and last name.
Match the correct credential
Confirm whether the result is RN, LPN, APRN or CNA and do not assume one listing covers every authority.
Review status and expiration
Check whether the credential is active, expired, late-renewable, inactive or reinstatement-only.
Check Nursys when compact privilege matters
Use Nursys to confirm a multistate RN or LPN license issued by another compact jurisdiction.
Open Nursys QuickConfirmEmail HPLO when no record appears
Use the subject line “License Verification: Licensee Name” and include the full name and credential type.
| Verification situation | What it means | Correct action |
|---|---|---|
| Active Guam license | The listed Guam credential is current under the displayed details. | Confirm license type and expiration before relying on it. |
| Active multistate privilege | The nurse holds a qualifying multistate RN or LPN license from another compact home state. | Verify current multistate status through Nursys. |
| Expired after September 30 | The ordinary on-time renewal deadline was missed. | Determine whether late renewal remains available through December 31. |
| Reinstatement required | The late-renewal period has ended or the license was inactive. | Submit the appropriate online reinstatement application. |
| No physical card | GBNE no longer mails license cards. | Use the live online record as current proof. |
| No search result | Name spelling, credential or record matching may be incorrect. | Email Kaysie Lee or Baltazar Hattori with the required subject line. |
What Guam nurses should do during 2026
RN, LPN and APRN licenses renew every two years by September 30 of odd-numbered years. Their next regular deadline is September 30, 2027—not 2026.
| Time | What it means | Useful action |
|---|---|---|
| During 2026 | No ordinary RN, LPN or APRN renewal deadline. | Complete CE, update contact details and organize supporting records. |
| Three months before expiration | GBNE permits renewal applications beginning three months before the deadline. | Under the current rule, the 2027 window begins July 1, 2027. |
| September 30, 2027 | On-time RN, LPN and APRN deadline. | Submit the application, CE report, payment and receipt through the portal. |
| October 1–December 31, 2027 | Late-renewal period with a penalty fee. | Apply immediately and confirm whether practice is authorized. |
| After December 31, 2027 | Late renewal is no longer available. | Submit a reinstatement application. |
Verify the current license
Confirm the credential is active and shows the expected September 30, 2027 expiration.
Complete the correct CE total
RN, LPN and APRN licensees need at least 30 continuing-education hours.
Complete the Continuing Education Report
List the date, topic, organizer and awarded hours for each activity.
Open CE Report FormUse the secure Nurse Portal
Physical renewal applications are no longer accepted.
Open Guam Nurse PortalPay and upload the receipt
Online payments include a 5% convenience fee. Save the e-receipt and upload it to the portal.
Verify renewal online
Do not wait for a license card. GBNE no longer issues physical cards.
The current GBNE website does not publish the future 2027 renewal amount in its FAQ. Check QuickPay and the renewal transaction when the window opens instead of relying on an old PDF or previous-cycle fee.
Guam CE requirements by nursing credential
GBNE requires a completed Continuing Education Report and can conduct random audits to verify the activities reported.
| Credential | Minimum CE | Special requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 30 hours | Submit the completed CE Report with renewal. |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 30 hours | Keep certificates available for a random audit. |
| APRN without prescriptive authority | 30 hours | Maintain the separate RN and APRN credentials. |
| APRN with prescriptive authority | 30 hours | At least five hours must specifically cover pharmacotherapeutics or pharmacology. |
| Certified Nurse Assistant | 15 hours | CNA renewal occurs by September 30 of even-numbered years. |
Renewal submission does not prevent a later audit. False, duplicated or unsupported CE reporting can affect the license.
Guam CNA renewal deadline and action steps
The Board’s June 2026 meeting notice confirmed that the CNA renewal window opened July 1, 2026 and closes September 30, 2026.
Verify the CNA record
Confirm the current name, certificate status and September 30, 2026 expiration.
Complete at least 15 CE hours
Keep the completion evidence and list the activities on the CE Report.
Submit the CNA renewal online
Choose the CNA renewal transaction in the Guam nursing portal.
Open Guam Nurse PortalPay the current amount
Use the GBNE payment page, save the receipt and upload it to the renewal application.
Check the Message Center
Correct any missing CE, payment or identity item identified by GBNE staff.
Verify the renewed certificate
Use online verification rather than waiting for a mailed physical card.
Do not use RN or LPN clinical training hours automatically as CNA renewal credit unless GBNE confirms that the specific activity meets the current CNA requirement.
Late renewal and reinstatement in Guam
GBNE distinguishes a late renewal from reinstatement. The correct transaction depends on how much time has passed and whether the credential was inactive.
| Situation | Correct route | Important consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Before September 30 | Normal renewal | Submit before expiration and avoid the late penalty. |
| October 1 through December 31 | Late renewal | A late penalty fee applies. |
| After December 31 | Reinstatement | Late renewal is no longer available. |
| Inactive license returning to practice | Reinstatement | Inactive status does not authorize practice. |
| Lapsed for three years or more | Reinstatement plus competency review | GBNE generally requires an approved nursing refresher course. |
Check the live record
Confirm the expiration date and whether the portal offers late renewal or reinstatement.
Select the correct online transaction
Do not submit an ordinary renewal when the portal requires reinstatement.
Complete current CE and clearances
Follow the checklist displayed for the profession and transaction.
Ask before enrolling in a refresher course
GBNE advises applicants to confirm that the course meets Guam’s regulatory standards.
Pay the current portal amount
The late penalty or reinstatement amount should be confirmed at the time of payment.
Wait for active status before working
Submission and payment do not themselves prove that practice authority has been restored.
Do not perform nursing duties under an expired, inactive or lapsed credential unless GBNE has confirmed valid authority through the online verification record.
How Guam’s partial NLC membership works
Guam currently recognizes qualifying multistate RN and LPN licenses issued by other compact home states, but Guam is not yet issuing multistate upgrades to its own single-state licensees.
| Your situation | Can you use compact authority? | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Primary residence remains in another compact state | Yes, with an active qualifying multistate RN or LPN license. | Verify the multistate privilege through Nursys. |
| Temporarily working in Guam | Potentially yes when the home-state multistate license remains valid. | Follow Guam nursing law while practising in Guam. |
| Primary residence changes to Guam | The former home-state arrangement no longer fits the stated PSOR rule. | Apply for Guam licensure by endorsement. |
| Current Guam single-state RN or LPN license | Not as a Guam-issued multistate license. | GBNE states that upgrades are not currently available. |
| Need APRN practice | No. The NLC covers RN and LPN authority only. | Submit a separate Guam APRN authorization application. |
Guam’s “partial member” status is different from full home-state implementation. A Guam single-state license cannot currently be upgraded to a Guam-issued multistate license.
Guam RN and LPN licensure by endorsement
The January 2026 GBNE endorsement checklist identifies the documents and payment steps required for an RN or LPN applying from another jurisdiction.
Create the online portal account
Select the RN or LPN Endorsement Application. Physical applications are not accepted.
Open Guam Nurse PortalUpload a valid government ID
Use an unexpired driver’s license, Real ID, U.S. passport or another accepted government identification document.
Obtain police and court clearances
Both must come from the current place of residence and be issued within the previous two months.
Prepare the photo and payment form
Upload a recent 2×2 photo taken within three months and the completed Record of Payment form.
Pay the $100 endorsement fee
Online payments incur a 5% convenience fee. Upload the Treasurer of Guam or online receipt.
Send Nursys verification directly
Request Verification for Endorsement to Guam. A nonparticipating state must send verification directly to GBNE.
Order Nursys VerificationApplication fee
The January 2026 endorsement checklist lists a $100 RN/LPN application fee.
Clearance age
Police and court clearances must be issued within the previous two months.
Photo age
The required 2×2 photo must be taken within the previous three months.
Online convenience fee
Online GBNE payments include an additional 5% convenience charge.
When a jurisdiction does not issue police or court clearances, GBNE allows specified alternatives such as an appropriate third-party background check, official fingerprint-check results or a truthful self-attestation. Follow the current portal instructions before purchasing a service.
A personal copy of another state’s license does not replace primary-source verification. Nursys or the issuing board must send the verification.
Check a Guam nursing application without submitting duplicates
GBNE generally performs a preliminary review within 5–7 business days. A complete licensing process commonly takes 4–8 weeks, depending on workload and third-party documents.
Use the original portal account
Open the application that was actually submitted rather than creating another profile.
Allow the preliminary review
GBNE states that the first review normally occurs within 5–7 business days.
Read every Message Center notice
Staff use the portal to identify incomplete documents and next actions.
Confirm who must send the missing item
Transcripts, education certificates, license verification and national certification may require direct source submission.
Do not request expedition for employment
GBNE states that applications are processed in the order received and are not expedited for a pending job.
Verify final issuance online
Do not treat payment, Board review or a job offer as proof that the license was issued.
| Missing item | Who sends it | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Official transcript | The nursing school. | It must be sent directly to GBNE. |
| Certificate of Nursing Education | The nursing school. | Applicant-uploaded copies do not replace direct submission. |
| Nursys verification | Nursys or the original board. | Guam was selected as the receiving jurisdiction. |
| National APRN certification | The national certifying body. | GBNE will not accept the applicant’s own copy as primary verification. |
| Police or court clearance | Applicant uploads the current official document. | The issue date is within 60 days. |
| Payment proof | Applicant uploads the receipt. | The correct transaction, name and amount appear. |
“I submitted a Guam _____ nursing application on _____. My application reference is _____. The portal shows _____ as incomplete. The document was sent by _____ on _____ using _____. Please confirm whether it has been matched and identify the exact remaining requirement.”
Guam foreign nursing graduate requirements
GBNE accepts internationally educated applicants but requires a nursing-specific professional credentials evaluation before the file can be approved.
Use TruMerit / CGFNS
Most foreign graduates need a Credentials Evaluation Service Professional Report sent directly to GBNE.
WES or ERES is not accepted
GBNE’s current FAQ states that it specifically requires the TruMerit/CGFNS nursing evaluation.
English testing may apply
TOEFL or IELTS may be required when the nursing education or country’s primary instructional language was not English.
Start the online Guam application
The application may be started while the evaluation is in progress.
Order the correct TruMerit report
Most applicants need the CES Professional Report.
Have documents sent to TruMerit
Follow the evaluator’s rules for transcripts, home-country license and graduation evidence.
Complete English proficiency when required
Use the test accepted for the evaluator and GBNE process.
Wait for direct report delivery
The Guam application remains pending until GBNE receives and verifies the official evaluation.
Complete remaining Guam requirements
Clearances, identification, payment, NCLEX or endorsement requirements still apply.
Do not purchase a general academic evaluation before confirming it is the nursing-specific TruMerit/CGFNS report required by GBNE.
Guam temporary graduate permit and NCLEX route
The temporary graduate permit is requested inside the RN or LPN Initial Application by Examination. There is no separate permit application in the portal.
Included in initial application
Select the temporary graduate-permit request while completing the examination application.
School records must be direct
The official transcript or Certificate of Nursing Education must come from the school.
Six-month maximum
The temporary graduate permit is valid for six months from its issue date.
No reissue
The permit will not be reissued when NCLEX is not passed or results are not received within the six months.
A graduate permit is not a permanent RN or LPN license. Verify the permit’s dates, supervision requirements and final NCLEX-based license before continuing practice.
Guam APRN renewal and prescriptive-authority rules
Guam regulates certified nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives and certified registered nurse anesthetists through the APRN authorization process.
| APRN requirement | Official rule | Practical action |
|---|---|---|
| RN and APRN renewal | The APRN credential must be renewed concurrently with the RN license. | Complete both transactions for the odd-year deadline. |
| General CE | At least 30 CE hours are required. | List all qualifying activities on the CE Report. |
| Prescriptive authority | At least five of the 30 hours must be in pharmacotherapeutics or pharmacology. | Use certificates that clearly identify the pharmacology content. |
| National certification | The certifying body must send verification directly to GBNE. | Do not upload a personal certificate as a substitute. |
| Compact RN license | The NLC covers RN/LPN authority, not APRN practice. | Apply separately for Guam APRN authorization. |
An active multistate RN license does not authorize advanced-practice or prescribing activity in Guam. Confirm APRN authorization and prescriptive authority separately.
Guam nursing fees without relying on stale amounts
Current online transactions use GBNE QuickPay. Save the e-receipt because the receipt must be uploaded to the licensing portal.
| Transaction | Current verified information | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| RN/LPN endorsement | $100 application fee in the January 2026 checklist. | Pay through QuickPay or an accepted Treasurer of Guam route. |
| Online payment | 5% convenience fee. | Budget for the added charge and save the receipt. |
| RN/LPN/APRN renewal | Future 2027 amount is not listed in the current FAQ. | Use the amount displayed by the official renewal and payment system. |
| CNA renewal | Use the current 2026 portal transaction. | Confirm the amount before submitting payment. |
| Late renewal | A penalty applies after September 30. | Check the late-renewal amount in the portal or with GBNE. |
| Reinstatement | A separate reinstatement fee is required. | Use the exact profession-specific amount shown by the online application. |
Older downloadable renewal packets may display historical fee amounts. Use the current GBNE payment system and application checklist as the final source before paying.
Guam Board of Nurse Examiners phone, email and address
Check the online portal or verification record first. When contacting GBNE, identify the profession, application type, document and date submitted.
Licensing, renewal, verification, application and Board guidance.
Application, licensing and verification questions.
GBNE and HPLO licensing-office assistance.
Reopens 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
194 Hernan Cortez Avenue, Terlaje Professional Building, Hagåtña, GU 96910.
Normally 3:00 p.m. CHST; dates and Zoom details can change.
“I am contacting the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners about my _____ license or application. My reference number is _____. The online portal or verification record currently shows _____. The document named _____ was sent by _____ on _____. Please confirm whether it has been received and identify the exact remaining action.”
Call before travelling. An office visit does not guarantee immediate Board approval, document matching, renewal, reinstatement or license issuance.
Guam Board of Nursing FAQ
What is the official name of the Guam Board of Nursing?
The official regulator is the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners, commonly abbreviated GBNE.
How do I verify a Guam nursing license?
Open the GBNE Portals page, select License Verification Portal and search using the nurse’s first and last name.
Does Guam mail physical nursing license cards?
No. GBNE no longer issues physical license cards. Use the online verification system as current proof.
Is RN or LPN renewal due in Guam in 2026?
No. RN and LPN licenses renew by September 30 of odd-numbered years. Their next regular deadline is September 30, 2027.
When is Guam CNA renewal due in 2026?
The 2026 CNA renewal window opened July 1, 2026 and the on-time deadline is September 30, 2026.
How many CE hours do Guam RNs and LPNs need?
Guam RNs and LPNs must complete at least 30 continuing-education hours for renewal.
How many CE hours does a Guam CNA need?
A Guam CNA must complete at least 15 continuing-education hours for renewal.
What does a Guam APRN with prescriptive authority need?
The APRN must complete at least 30 CE hours, including at least five hours specifically in pharmacotherapeutics or pharmacology.
How early can a Guam nursing renewal be submitted?
GBNE accepts renewal applications three months before the September 30 expiration date.
What happens after the September 30 renewal deadline?
A late-renewal penalty applies. Late applications are accepted through December 31 following the renewal period; after that, reinstatement is required.
Is a refresher course required after a long lapse?
A license lapsed for three years or more generally requires a GBNE-approved nursing refresher course before reinstatement.
Is Guam a Nurse Licensure Compact member?
Yes, Guam is a partial NLC member. Qualifying nurses with a multistate license from another compact home state can practise in Guam while that primary residence remains in the compact state.
Can a Guam single-state license be upgraded to multistate?
Not currently. GBNE states that Guam single-state licensees cannot yet upgrade their license to multistate status.
Does an NLC license authorize APRN practice in Guam?
No. The compact covers RN and LPN authority. A separate Guam APRN authorization is required.
How much is Guam RN or LPN endorsement?
The January 2026 GBNE endorsement checklist lists a $100 application fee. Online payment also carries a 5% convenience fee.
How recent must police and court clearances be?
Both clearances must be issued within 60 days of the application submission date.
How long does a Guam nursing application take?
GBNE generally performs preliminary review within 5–7 business days, while the full process commonly takes 4–8 weeks depending on completeness and third-party documents.
Can GBNE expedite an application for a job offer?
No. GBNE states that applications are reviewed in the order received and are not expedited for pending employment.
How long is a Guam temporary graduate permit valid?
The temporary graduate permit is valid for six months from issuance and is not reissued when NCLEX requirements are not completed within that period.
What is the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners phone number?
The main licensing-office numbers are (671) 735-7408 and (671) 735-7409.
Guam sources used for this guide
Forms, future renewal fees, Board procedures and portal requirements can change. Recheck the relevant official page immediately before submitting an application or payment.
For employers and public users
Use the live GBNE verification portal, match the exact credential and check Nursys separately when the nurse is practising through a multistate privilege.
For nurses and applicants
Use the online Guam Nurse Portal, monitor the Message Center, upload the payment receipt and verify final issuance online instead of waiting for a physical license card.