Check a New York Nurse—and Renew the Registration That Permits Practice
Someone searching for the New York Board of Nursing usually needs a direct answer, not agency history: Is this nurse currently registered? Which date controls legal practice? Why has a renewal not updated? Has an application reached the licensing stage?
New York makes an important distinction that many guides miss. The professional license is generally valid for life, but the registration authorizing practice must usually be renewed every three years through the NYSED Office of the Professions.
A record can show that a person holds a New York nursing license but is not currently registered. Check both the license and the “registered through” date before treating the nurse as authorized to practise in New York.
Verify a New York nurse
Check license number, profession, registration status, end date and enforcement actions.
Check application status
Review the current document-processing date and wait period for RN or LPN applications.
Renew registration
Use the renewal PIN, complete required attestations and pay the current registration fee.
Verify a nursing program
Confirm that the exact RN or LPN program is registered by NYSED before paying tuition.
Apply by endorsement
New York is not an NLC state. Submit Form 1, education verification and all license verifications.
New York nursing license facts to understand first
License does not equal current practice authority. A New York nursing license can remain valid for life while the registration is inactive, expired or not registered. The live verification record must show a current registration period for practice in New York.
The official agency name
The licensing portal is operated by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. The State Board for Nursing operates within this system.
New York is not a compact state
An RN or LPN compact license from another state does not by itself authorize nursing practice in New York. Apply for a New York license.
Public verification is free
The online NYSED verification record is available without charge. Written verification or certification requires a separate paid request.
Renewal requires a PIN
Online renewal uses a seven-character PIN specific to the license and registration period. A PIN retrieval service is available.
Update changes within 30 days
Licensed professionals must notify NYSED of an address or legal-name change within 30 days.
Infection-control training repeats
RNs and LPNs must complete appropriate infection-control and barrier-precaution training every four years or qualify for an exemption.
How to verify a New York nursing license correctly
The NYSED search covers more than 50 professions, so selecting the correct profession is essential. Search Registered Professional Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist separately.
Open the NYSED verification service
Use the official state search instead of a cached directory or employer screenshot.
Open Verification SearchSelect one nursing profession
The search permits one profession at a time. An NP must also have a Registered Professional Nurse record, so check both when relevant.
Enter the name in NYSED format
Use at least three letters of the last name. Enter last name, a space and first name—do not insert a comma.
Or enter the complete six-digit number
Add leading zeros when the number has fewer than six digits. Ignore a dash and single-digit suffix such as “-1”.
Read registration and enforcement information
Confirm profession, original licensure date, status, registration end date and any enforcement-action tab.
Some older RN license numbers issued in the 1950s begin with “B” or “I” followed by five digits. Other nursing-license searches normally use a complete six-digit number.
| Record wording | What it means | What to verify next |
|---|---|---|
| Registered | The professional is licensed and has a current New York registration period. | Check the “registered through” date and the correct nursing profession. |
| Inactive | The license exists, but the professional notified NYSED that they would not practise or use the title during the period. | A delayed-registration or reactivation process is required before practice. |
| Not Registered | The most recent registration lapsed without a current registration being issued. | Do not treat the person as currently authorized to practise in New York. |
| License Suspended | The nursing license is currently suspended. | Review the complete enforcement action and effective dates. |
| License Revoked | The Board of Regents revoked the license. | The person cannot rely on that license for New York practice. |
| License Surrendered | The license was surrendered, often through a Regents disciplinary process. | Open the enforcement-action information for context. |
No matching record?
Free online record or paid written document?
| Document | Current fee | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Online verification | Free | Routine employer, public, patient or personal status check. |
| Written verification | $10 | Written confirmation of license and registration status. |
| Certification of licensure | $20 | Official basis-of-licensure information for the licensee or another licensing authority. |
Renew a New York RN or LPN registration
New York does not repeatedly renew the underlying nursing license. It renews the registration that authorizes the licensee to practise or use the protected professional title in New York.
Check the end date
Open the public record and note the last day of the current registration period.
Retrieve the PIN
Use the seven-character PIN sent for this license and registration cycle.
Complete attestations
Answer professional-conduct and required-training questions accurately.
Pay and recheck
Pay $73 for RN or LPN registration and verify the updated public record.
Confirm that online renewal is available
The online service is generally available during the final five months of the current registration period or no more than four months after the last valid period expired.
Review Online EligibilityLocate or retrieve the seven-character PIN
NYSED generally sends renewal information about four months before expiration. The PIN is unique to the license and registration period.
Retrieve Renewal PINEnter the nursing license number correctly
Use the complete six-digit number, including leading zeros. Do not enter an unnecessary dash suffix.
Review address, conduct and training questions
Update the address if needed and answer conviction, discipline, institutional-action and training questions truthfully.
Pay the current registration fee
The published RN and LPN re-registration fee is $73. Online payment accepts Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
Save proof and monitor verification
Print the transaction summary. A complete online renewal may take up to three business days, and the registration certificate is mailed to the address on record.
Public-record confirmation: the online verification system should display the new registration period as soon as the renewal becomes official. Do not rely only on the payment confirmation.
More than four months expired or already inactive? The ordinary online renewal route may not be available. Request or submit a Delayed Registration Application instead.
A nurse may not legally practise nursing or use the protected professional title in New York while the required registration is expired.
Renewal problem solver
New York nursing training requirements for 2026
New York does not impose a broad hourly continuing-education requirement on every RN or LPN registration cycle. It instead requires specific mandated training based on profession, practice and law.
| Training | Who it affects | Timing | Practical renewal action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infection control and barrier precautions | Registered Professional Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. | Every four years, unless an approved exemption applies. | Complete an NYSED- or NYSDOH-approved course appropriate to nursing practice and retain proof. |
| Child abuse identification and reporting | Registered Nurses and other listed mandated-reporting professions, including Nurse Practitioners. | Required for applicable initial licensure and updated compliance under current law. | Use an approved provider or confirm that a qualifying New York nursing program included the training. |
| Updated child-abuse curriculum | Covered mandated reporters, including RNs and NPs. | Current law requires completion by November 17, 2026. | Complete the updated course or approved addendum where applicable. |
| General nursing CE hours | Ordinary RN and LPN registration. | NYSED does not list nursing among professions subject to a general recurring CE-hour requirement. | Do not confuse employer, certification or specialty requirements with NYSED registration requirements. |
November 17, 2026 deadline: New York’s updated child-abuse training requirement includes protocols for identifying abuse or maltreatment involving children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Covered professionals should verify completion status before the deadline.
Keep the completion certificate
Retain the provider name, course title, completion date and certificate. NYSED can require documentation when processing an application or registration.
Exemptions are not automatic
A nurse seeking an exemption must follow the official exemption process and demonstrate why the training is unnecessary for the nature of the practice.
New York nursing license, registration and document fees
NYSED fees are subject to change and are generally non-refundable once the online transaction is completed. Outside services such as Nursys, Pearson VUE and CGFNS charge separately.
| Transaction | Current published fee | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| RN initial licensure | $143 | $70 license application plus $73 first registration. |
| LPN initial licensure | $143 | License application and first registration. |
| RN registration renewal | $73 | Current three-year RN registration period. |
| LPN registration renewal | $73 | Current three-year LPN registration period. |
| RN or LPN limited permit | $35 | Employer-specific temporary supervised practice authority. |
| NP certificate and first registration | $85 | One Nurse Practitioner specialty certificate and initial registration. |
| Combined new RN license and NP certificate | $228 | Initial RN license/registration plus one NP specialty certificate/registration. |
| NP renewal | $35 per NP certificate plus $73 RN | Both the NP specialty registration and required RN registration must remain current. |
| CNS renewal | $30 per CNS certificate plus $73 RN | CNS registration plus the underlying RN registration. |
| Professional Photo ID Card | $30 | Optional photo ID; it does not replace the license or registration certificate. |
| Written verification | $10 | Written confirmation of licensure and registration status. |
| Certification of licensure | $20 | Expanded official licensure-basis information and state seal. |
The optional photo ID normally takes approximately six weeks to arrive and expires with the current registration period. A professional generally needs at least four months remaining in the registration period to order one.
Check a New York RN or LPN application
NYSED publishes separate RN and LPN status pages showing which document-received dates are currently under review. The office does not provide individual licensure-application status by phone.
Confirm that every required item was requested
The applicant is responsible for asking schools, licensing authorities, Nursys, testing agencies or credential evaluators to send required records.
Open the correct profession status page
Use the Registered Professional Nurse page for RN files and the Licensed Practical Nurse page for LPN files.
Check RN Review DatesCompare the official received date
Ask the sending organization when and how the document was delivered, then compare it with the processing date listed by NYSED.
Allow at least six weeks after completion
NYSED asks applicants to wait six weeks after all documentation has been submitted before requesting an individual update.
Use the Contact Us form after the wait
Include full name, profession, date of birth and last four Social Security digits. Do not request status by telephone.
Open Contact Options| Missing or pending item | Who sends it | What the applicant should do |
|---|---|---|
| Form 1 application | Applicant submits online with the fee. | Save the application ID and transaction confirmation. |
| Professional education | The nursing school or approved credential-verification organization. | Confirm the form, transcript, delivery date and recipient address. |
| Other-state nursing license | Nursys or the licensing authority using Form 3. | Verify every state or territory where a nursing license has been held. |
| Other professional license | The other profession’s licensing authority. | Arrange Form 3 even when the other credential is not a nursing license. |
| International education | The designated credential-verification organization, usually CGFNS for RN/LPN education. | Expect a longer review and monitor the external credentialing account. |
| Mandated training | Approved provider or qualifying New York program documentation. | Confirm infection-control and child-abuse requirements for the pathway. |
When NYSED issues the license number, the applicant’s name should appear in the online verification system. This public record is the fastest confirmation that licensure has been granted.
Applications involving education outside the United States generally require a longer review. Repeated early status requests may slow the office’s document-processing work.
“I am requesting an update on my New York _____ application. My full name is _____. My date of birth is _____. The last four digits of my Social Security number are _____. All required documents were submitted by _____, and the final item was sent on _____ using _____. Please identify whether any requirement remains outstanding.”
Apply for a New York nursing license by endorsement
New York does not participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact. A nurse licensed in another state generally needs a separate New York RN or LPN license before practising with patients located in New York.
Owning property, accepting a travel assignment or holding a multistate license from another home state does not replace New York licensure.
Submit Form 1 and the $143 fee
Complete the correct online RN or LPN Application for Licensure. Form 1 starts the file but does not replace supporting documents.
Arrange professional-education verification
Complete the applicant section of Form 2 and ask the nursing school to send the completed verification and required transcript directly to NYSED.
Verify every nursing license held
Use Nursys for participating jurisdictions. For a non-participating state or territory, ask the authority to send Form 3 directly to NYSED.
Open Nursys VerificationVerify any other professional licenses
If the applicant holds another professional license outside New York, that licensing authority must also provide Form 3 verification.
Complete New York mandated coursework
Infection-control training applies to RN and LPN pathways. Child-abuse reporting coursework applies to the RN pathway unless satisfied through an approved program or exemption.
Track the file through published review dates
Wait until all direct-source records are received, allow at least six weeks and use the written contact process for an individual update.
If the nurse was educated outside the United States, the domestic endorsement checklist may not be enough. Follow NYSED’s international-education and credential-verification pathway.
New York RN and LPN limited permits
A limited permit is not a permanent nursing license. It provides temporary, employer-specific and supervised practice authority to an eligible applicant who has met every licensing requirement except the NCLEX.
Maximum permit period
The permit is valid for up to one year or until 10 days after the applicant is notified of an NCLEX failure, whichever occurs first.
Prior NCLEX attempt matters
An applicant who has already taken the relevant NCLEX is not eligible for that RN or LPN limited permit.
Personal supervision required
The graduate nurse must practise under the immediate and personal supervision of a currently registered RN.
Permit is employer-specific
The employing facility must be identified. Changing or adding an employer requires a new permit process.
Permit fee
The limited-permit fee is $35 in addition to the $143 licensure and first-registration fee.
Qualifying New York graduates
Certain graduates of NYSED-registered programs may practise for a limited 90-day post-graduation period under the required conditions.
A graduate nurse who fails NCLEX must stop practising when the limited permit expires. Employment title or scheduling does not extend the permit.
Verify a New York RN or LPN nursing program
Before paying tuition, confirm that the exact program and campus appears on an NYSED nursing-program list. A familiar college name does not prove that every location or program qualifies graduates for New York licensure.
Choose the intended license
Use the Registered Professional Nurse list for RN programs and the Licensed Practical Nurse list for LPN programs.
Open Nursing Program HubMatch the exact campus and program
Compare the official location, credential level, program title and school name with the enrollment agreement.
Check current registration or accreditation status
Review program evaluation dates, re-registration actions, denials or substantive changes where published.
Review NCLEX performance
Open the current RN or PN NCLEX-results period and compare several years rather than one unusually high or low year.
Check closed-program records
If the school changed name, merged or closed, use the closed-program information to identify the custodian of transcripts.
State program registration is the essential New York licensure-qualifying check. Separate national accreditation may also matter for graduate school, transfer credit, employer requirements or federal financial aid.
Retrieve a PIN, change your address and replace documents
Renewal PIN missing
Retrieve it with profession, license number, date of birth and the last four Social Security digits. Each registration period has a different PIN.
License number rejected
Enter all six digits, including zeros at the beginning. Check that the correct nursing profession was selected.
Address changed
Submit an Address Change Form or use the official chat option within 30 days. An old address can delay the PIN and mailed certificate.
Legal name changed
Submit the online Name Change Form with supporting documentation within 30 days of the change.
Optional photo ID
A currently registered professional may order a $30 photo ID. It supplements rather than replaces the license and registration certificate.
Replacement documents
NYSED lists a $10 replacement fee for a license parchment or registration certificate. Use the current official form and instructions.
An address or name change can take time to appear. Do not submit multiple conflicting changes. Keep the confirmation and recheck the public record where applicable.
New York State Board for Nursing phone, email and office
Choose the contact route by task. Practice questions go to the State Board for Nursing, registration problems go to the Registration Unit, and individual application-status requests must wait until the published six-week period has passed.
Press 1, then extension 120. Email: nursebd@nysed.gov.
State Board for Nursing practice and board-office fax. Do not fax application documents unless instructed.
Press 1, then extension 570. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Eastern, excluding holidays.
Press 1, then extension 410. Registration Unit fax: 518-474-3004.
Extension 280. Email: opunit4@nysed.gov. Fax: 518-474-3398.
For verification from participating U.S. nursing jurisdictions.
Application status is not provided by phone. After every required document has been submitted, wait at least six weeks and use the official Contact Us form.
“I am contacting NYSED about my _____ nursing license or registration. My full name is _____. My six-digit license number or application ID is _____. My date of birth is _____. The last four digits of my Social Security number are _____. I completed _____ on _____, and the current public record or application page shows _____. Please identify the correct next action.”
Main mailing address
New York State Education Department
Office of the Professions
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234-1000
Use the address printed on each form
A specific application, verification or registration form may provide a different unit or floor. Follow the destination printed on that form.
New York Board of Nursing FAQ
What is the official New York Board of Nursing website?
The official public licensing system is the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions. Nursing practice matters are supported by the State Board for Nursing within NYSED.
How do I verify a New York nursing license?
Use the NYSED online verification service, select the exact nursing profession and search by a complete six-digit license number or by last name followed by first name.
Is a New York nursing license renewed every three years?
The underlying license is generally valid for life. The registration that authorizes practice in New York must normally be renewed every three years.
Can a nurse practise when the record says Not Registered?
No. The license may still exist, but the nurse is not currently registered to practise or use the protected professional title in New York.
How much is New York RN or LPN renewal?
The current published registration-renewal fee is $73 for an RN and $73 for an LPN.
When can I renew online?
The online service is generally available during the final five months of the current registration period or no more than four months after the last valid registration expired.
How do I retrieve my renewal PIN?
Use the NYSED PIN retrieval system with your profession, license number, date of birth and last four Social Security digits. Contact customer service when no Social Security number is available.
How long does an online renewal take to update?
A complete online renewal can take up to three business days. The live license-verification record displays the new period when it becomes official.
Does New York require continuing education for nurses?
New York does not list ordinary RN and LPN registration under a general recurring CE-hour requirement. Specific mandated training, including infection control and applicable child-abuse training, still applies.
How often is infection-control training required?
Registered Professional Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses must complete appropriate infection-control and barrier-precaution training every four years unless an approved exemption applies.
Is New York part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
No. New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state. An out-of-state nurse generally needs a separate New York license.
How do I apply by endorsement?
Submit Form 1 with the $143 fee, arrange Form 2 education verification and have every nursing license verified through Nursys or Form 3.
How do I check my RN or LPN application?
Use the separate NYSED RN or LPN status page to compare document-processing dates. After all documents are submitted, wait six weeks before using the Contact Us form. Status is not provided by phone.
How do I verify a New York nursing school?
Use the NYSED RN or LPN program list, match the exact campus and review program status, accreditation actions, closed-program information and NCLEX results.
How quickly must a nurse report an address or name change?
A licensed professional must notify NYSED of an address or legal-name change within 30 days.
What is the New York State Board for Nursing phone number?
For nursing-practice questions, call 518-474-3817, press 1 and then extension 120. General customer service uses extension 570.
NYSED pages checked for this guide
Registration rules, processing dates, training requirements and fees can change. Recheck the relevant official page before submitting an application, renewal, verification or payment.
For employers and the public
Verify the exact profession, six-digit license number, current registration status, “registered through” date and any enforcement action before relying on the credential.
For nurses and applicants
Use NYSED for licensure, registration and application records; Nursys for participating out-of-state verifications; and the current profession-status page before requesting an individual update.