Direct answer
The responsible authority is Alaska Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Alaska source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Alaska Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Alaska official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial, even-numbered years |
| Renewal deadline | RN: November 30; LPN: September 30. APRN coordinates with RN renewal. |
| Continuing competence | Complete two of three: 30 contact hours, 30 hours of uncompensated professional activities, or 320 hours of nursing employment. |
| Fees | Confirm the credential-specific amount in the official renewal system. |
| Compact status | Non-compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, CNA |
| Phone | (907) 269-8161 |
| Physical location | 550 W 7th Avenue, Suite 1500, Anchorage, AK 99501-3567 |
| Mailing address | 550 W 7th Avenue, Suite 1500, Anchorage, AK 99501-3567 |
| Primary official domains | www.commerce.alaska.gov |
For Alaska, 4 primary official source records and 7 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
Alaska Board of Nursing is the responsible licensing authority. Alaska does not provide a routine grace period after expiration.
550 W 7th Avenue, Suite 1500, Anchorage, AK 99501-3567Open map ↗
Confirm current service hours and walk-in availability before visiting.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | Alaska License Verification | Use the reviewed Alaska primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Alaska result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Alaska Renewal Portal | Alaska renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: RN: November 30; LPN: September 30. APRN coordinates with RN renewal. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Alaska rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: Complete two of three: 30 contact hours, 30 hours of uncompensated professional activities, or 320 hours of nursing employment. |
| Apply by endorsement | Alaska Licensure Applications | The Alaska destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. For Alaska, use Nursys when accepted; otherwise follow the authority’s direct verification instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Alaska Renewal Portal | Authenticated Alaska transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: www.commerce.alaska.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Alaska. For Alaska, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Alaska Board of Nursing | For Alaska, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (907) 269-8161 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 Alaska authority remains the source for local requirements. Alaska is recorded as a non-compact jurisdiction. A nurse normally needs the license or other authority required by Alaska; an out-of-state compact license should not be assumed to replace that requirement. |
Complete official task destinations
Alaska license verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Alaska licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Alaska Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Alaska status recorded as Non-compact jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Alaska Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create an Alaska license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Alaska source remains Alaska official license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Alaska official license verification for Alaska; follow Alaska 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 Alaska?
Alaska Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(907) 269-8161
Is there a separate mailing address?
550 W 7th Avenue, Suite 1500, Anchorage, AK 99501-3567
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.