Alabama licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Alabama Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Alabama: LPN, RN, APRN, MAC, NST-C. Public status checks use ABN License Lookup; renewal uses ABN Renewal. The recorded renewal schedule is RN/APRN: even-numbered years; LPN: odd-numbered years; published Alabama multistate RN/LPN cycle: odd-numbered years The compact classification shown for this review is Compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
ABN License Lookup is the reviewed public verification route for Alabama. The destination is hosted on www.abn.alabama.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Alabama, the recorded renewal cycle is RN/APRN: even-numbered years; LPN: odd-numbered years; published Alabama multistate RN/LPN cycle: odd-numbered years The named renewal route is ABN Renewal. The current fee summary is RN/LPN single-state $103.50; RN/LPN multistate $203.50; APRN $78.50; MAC $53.50; NST-C $53.50..
CE or competence
The reviewed Alabama continuing-education or competence rule is: Alabama nurses generally complete 24 CE hours per license period. APRNs need 6 pharmacology hours. Newly licensed or credential-specific records may use the official CE proration chart. The record-retention or audit note is: Retain completion evidence and review the ABN online CE record. Upload or correct documentation through official account instructions when the record is incomplete..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Alabama Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | ABN License Lookup and Nursys |
| Renewal cycle | RN/APRN: even-numbered years; LPN: odd-numbered years; published Alabama multistate RN/LPN cycle: odd-numbered years |
| Renewal deadline | The published renewal period opens September 1 at 8:00 a.m. and ends December 31 at 4:30 p.m. in the applicable renewal year. |
| Continuing competence | Alabama nurses generally complete 24 CE hours per license period. APRNs need 6 pharmacology hours. Newly licensed or credential-specific records may use the official CE proration chart. |
| Fees | RN/LPN single-state $103.50; RN/LPN multistate $203.50; APRN $78.50; MAC $53.50; NST-C $53.50. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | LPN, RN, APRN, MAC, NST-C |
| Phone | 1-800-656-5318 |
| Physical location | RSA Plaza, Suite 250, 770 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104 |
| Mailing address | PO Box 303900, Montgomery, AL 36130-3900 |
| Primary official domains | www.abn.alabama.gov |
How to verify an Alabama nursing license
ABN License Lookup is the reviewed public verification route for Alabama. The destination is hosted on www.abn.alabama.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use ABN Renewal.
Read the detailed lookup and troubleshooting guide
How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama credential type | Confirm the exact credential among LPN, RN, APRN, MAC, NST-C; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Alabama, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Alabama Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Alabama, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | RN/APRN: even-numbered years; LPN: odd-numbered years; published Alabama multistate RN/LPN cycle: odd-numbered years. The published renewal period opens September 1 at 8:00 a.m. and ends December 31 at 4:30 p.m. in the applicable renewal year. | For Alabama, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Alabama is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains Alabama or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Alabama, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by Alabama Board of Nursing, ABN License Lookup and Nursys or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Alabama verification date. | For Alabama, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Alabama nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: ABN Renewal and My Profile.
- Open ABN Renewal and confirm the correct credential and renewal year.
- Review the ABN CE record in My Profile before starting the transaction.
- Complete required CE, including APRN pharmacology hours where applicable.
- Answer regulatory questions accurately; every “yes” answer requires internal staff review and may delay processing.
- Submit the correct credential renewal and pay only through the official ABN route.
- Complete the transaction before 4:30 p.m. on December 31 and verify the updated license status.
Renewal cautions
- Missing the 4:30 p.m. December 31 deadline causes the license to lapse and removes legal authority to practice.
- Renew early when a regulatory-question review may be required.
- Do not manually enter CE reported electronically by an ABN-approved provider with an ABNP number.
- A receipt is not proof that the public license record has updated.
Continuing education or continuing competence
Alabama nurses generally complete 24 CE hours per license period. APRNs need 6 pharmacology hours. Newly licensed or credential-specific records may use the official CE proration chart.
- Check the ABN CE record in My Profile before renewal.
- APRN renewal includes 6 pharmacology hours.
- Use the official proration chart for newly issued licenses or partial periods.
- Do not duplicate CE entries that an ABN-approved provider reports electronically.
Records and audits: Retain completion evidence and review the ABN online CE record. Upload or correct documentation through official account instructions when the record is incomplete.
Alabama license by endorsement
The reviewed Alabama credential set is LPN, RN, APRN, MAC, NST-C. Use ABN License Lookup for the public record and ABN Renewal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Compact jurisdiction. The public record host is www.abn.alabama.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is RN/APRN: even-numbered years; LPN: odd-numbered years; published Alabama multistate RN/LPN cycle: odd-numbered years
National verification and compact status
Compact jurisdiction
Alabama is classified as Compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is RN/APRN: even-numbered years; LPN: odd-numbered years; published Alabama multistate RN/LPN cycle: odd-numbered years and the authority model is State nursing regulatory board. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Published fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN/LPN single-state renewal | RN/LPN SSL | $103.50 | Published ABN renewal charge. Official source ↗ |
| RN/LPN multistate renewal | RN/LPN MSL | $203.50 | Published ABN multistate renewal charge. Official source ↗ |
| APRN renewal | APRN | $78.50 | Published ABN APRN renewal charge. Official source ↗ |
| MAC renewal | MAC | $53.50 | Published ABN medication assistant renewal charge. Official source ↗ |
| NST-C renewal | NST-C | $53.50 | Published ABN nurse support technician-certified renewal charge. Official source ↗ |
| Single-state endorsement application | RN/LPN SSL | $125.00 | Published ABN endorsement application amount; confirm transaction/vendor charges. Official source ↗ |
| Multistate endorsement application | RN/LPN MSL | $225.00 | Published ABN multistate endorsement amount; confirm current eligibility and transaction charges. Official source ↗ |
Complaints and public discipline
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Alabama Board of Nursing contact and location
Fax: 1-334-293-5201
Confirm department hours before visiting or calling.
11 reviewed official destinations for Alabama
ABN License Lookup ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 28, 2026ABN Verification ↗
Official hub for License Lookup, Nursys and verification services.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 28, 2026ABN Renewal ↗
Exact renewal windows, CE, fees, payment and lapse guidance.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 28, 2026ABN CE Proration Chart ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 28, 2026Apply for License or Permit ↗
Examination, endorsement, permits, reinstatement and SSL/MSL conversion routes.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 28, 2026ABN My Profile ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 28, 2026ABN Discipline FAQs ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 28, 2026Contact ABN ↗
Official physical address, mailing address, phone, fax and contact options.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 28, 2026Alabama Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 28, 2026Alabama Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 28, 2026ABN Nursys Guidance ↗
ABN guidance for QuickConfirm, e-Notify and endorsement verification.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 28, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Alabama?
Alabama Board of Nursing. The Alabama Board of Nursing regulates RN, LPN, APRN, medication assistant and related nursing permits. Use ABN License Lookup for Alabama records, My Profile for CE and account maintenance, and Nursys for participating-board national verification and monitoring.
What is the reviewed Alabama license lookup?
ABN License Lookup and Nursys. ABN License Lookup is the reviewed public verification route for Alabama. The destination is hosted on www.abn.alabama.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use ABN Renewal.
When is a Alabama nursing license renewed?
RN/APRN: even-numbered years; LPN: odd-numbered years; published Alabama multistate RN/LPN cycle: odd-numbered years. The published renewal period opens September 1 at 8:00 a.m. and ends December 31 at 4:30 p.m. in the applicable renewal year.
What CE or competence applies in Alabama?
Alabama nurses generally complete 24 CE hours per license period. APRNs need 6 pharmacology hours. Newly licensed or credential-specific records may use the official CE proration chart.
What fee information is published for Alabama?
RN/LPN single-state $103.50; RN/LPN multistate $203.50; APRN $78.50; MAC $53.50; NST-C $53.50.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Alabama?
Alabama Board of Nursing publishes 1-800-656-5318 and RSA Plaza, Suite 250, 770 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104.