Direct answer
The responsible authority is Alabama Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Alabama source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
11 primary official source records and 15 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
RSA Plaza, Suite 250, 770 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104Open map ↗
Fax: 1-334-293-5201
Confirm department hours before visiting or calling.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | ABN License Lookup | Use the reviewed Alabama primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Alabama result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Alabama Board of Nursing | Alabama renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: 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. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | ABN CE Proration Chart | Alabama rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: 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. |
| Apply by endorsement | Apply for License or Permit | The Alabama destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Follow ABN instructions for Nursys verification or the alternative official verification route. An applicant seeking an Alabama license must resolve any active multistate license conflict identified by ABN. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | ABN My Profile | Authenticated Alabama transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: www.abn.alabama.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | ABN Discipline FAQs | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Alabama. For Alabama, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Alabama Board of Nursing | For Alabama, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call 1-800-656-5318 with the credential, license or application number available; do not email sensitive documents unless given a secure route. |
| Use national verification or monitoring | Nursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when accepted | Nursys can support participating-board national verification, endorsement verification and monitoring, but the Alabama authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
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, 2026ABN Nursys Guidance ↗
ABN guidance for QuickConfirm, e-Notify and endorsement verification.
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, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Alabama status recorded as Compact jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Alabama Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create an Alabama license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Alabama source remains ABN License Lookup and Nursys.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside ABN License Lookup and Nursys for Alabama; follow Alabama Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · reviewed July 28, 2026Before contacting the authority
- Confirm which credential and authority apply, especially in split-board jurisdictions.
- Have the application type, license number or transaction reference available.
- Ask a specific question about a missing item, renewal eligibility, status or credential assignment.
- Do not email Social Security numbers, payment-card details or background documents unless the authority explicitly instructs a secure method.
- Record the date, office or unit contacted and the response.
- Verify final license status in the public lookup system.
Frequently asked questions
Which office handles nursing licenses in Alabama?
Alabama Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
1-800-656-5318
Is there a separate mailing address?
PO Box 303900, Montgomery, AL 36130-3900
What should I prepare before contacting the authority?
Have the credential, application type, license number or transaction reference ready, but do not send sensitive records to an unverified address.
Is phone guidance proof of licensure?
No. Verify the final license status in the official public lookup system.
Should I visit the office without checking first?
No. Confirm office hours, walk-in availability and the correct unit before traveling.