Direct answer
American Samoa endorsement is handled through American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board. Because a separate direct endorsement URL is not recorded, start from that reviewed authority route and choose the exact RN, LPN application type.
American Samoa factual snapshot for this workflow
| Reviewed item | Jurisdiction-specific detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board |
| Public verification | American Samoa official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Confirm directly with the Regulatory Board |
| Renewal deadline | Use the license expiration and written Board instructions. |
| Continuing competence | A stable blanket CE total was not identified; request credential-specific requirements in writing. |
| Fees | A stable current official fee source was not identified; confirm directly before payment. |
| Compact status | Non-compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN |
| Phone | 684-633-1222 |
| Physical location | American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board, Department of Health, Pago Pago, AS 96799 |
4 primary official source records and 6 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide. Source verification dates are shown separately from editorial release dates.
Endorsement route
American Samoa endorsement is handled through American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board. Because a separate direct endorsement URL is not recorded, start from that reviewed authority route and choose the exact RN, LPN application type.
How the existing license is verified
Follow the current verification instructions shown by American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board; compare the request with American Samoa official license verification and the destination application before paying for verification.
For endorsement involving American Samoa, follow American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board instructions for Nursys or direct verification. The receiving jurisdiction decides which verification it accepts.
Application sequence
- Confirm destination authority and credential.
- Create the official licensing account.
- Submit the endorsement application.
- Arrange verification and required documents.
- Verify issuance before practicing.
Complete application checklist
- Choose the correct American Samoa pathway: examination, endorsement, renewal, reinstatement, temporary permit or credential conversion.
- Create or use the account named by American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board; do not submit the same application through multiple portals.
- For American Samoa, match the legal name across the application, identification, education records, background check and license verification.
- Follow the American Samoa instructions for transcripts, Nursys or other verification, fingerprints, citizenship or presence documents and fees.
- Review the current fee displayed by the American Samoa authority before payment: A stable current official fee source was not identified; confirm directly before payment.
- For American Samoa, save application confirmations and respond to deficiency or secure-message requests through the official account.
- Before practice, verify that the required American Samoa license, permit or multistate authority appears in the current public record.
- Select the exact credential and application type.
- For American Samoa, complete identity, legal-presence and education requirements requested by the authority.
- For American Samoa, arrange official transcript, license verification and background-check items where required.
NCLEX / examination
New graduates seeking American Samoa licensure should apply through American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board, satisfy the jurisdiction’s education and eligibility review, and register for NCLEX through the official NCLEX service. The license is not issued merely because the exam was passed.
Temporary permit
A temporary permit is not available in every jurisdiction. When offered, confirm eligibility, expiration, employer limits and whether the permanent application must already be complete. For American Samoa, do not assume that an application receipt, job offer or out-of-state license creates temporary practice authority; confirm the issued permit or compact privilege in writing.
Reinstatement
Expired, lapsed, inactive or revoked credentials may require a different process from ordinary renewal. Use the status-specific official route and do not practice until authority is restored. A lapsed, inactive, retired, suspended or revoked American Samoa credential can require a different process from ordinary renewal.
Compact check
Non-compact jurisdiction. Confirm primary state of residence and the issued license designation before relying on compact authority.
Wait until the destination jurisdiction has issued the required license, permit or valid compact practice authority.
Common endorsement delays
Endorsement application is delayed
Confirm that American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board received the correct existing-license verification (Use Nursys when accepted; otherwise follow the authority’s direct verification instructions.), transcripts, identity documents, fingerprints, fee and any credential-specific items.
Verification purchased too early
Follow the destination authority instructions before ordering Nursys or another paid verification so the correct credential and destination receive it.
Compact assumption
American Samoa is recorded as a non-compact jurisdiction. A nurse normally needs the license or other authority required by American Samoa; an out-of-state compact license should not be assumed to replace that requirement. Check the license designation in Nursys and confirm the primary state of residence before cross-state or telehealth practice.
Fraud and privacy safety
- Begin every American Samoa transaction from a reviewed authority domain (www.americansamoa.gov) or a source-reviewed link on this guide.
- Do not give a caller payment-card details, a password or a one-time code merely because the caller claims to represent American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board.
- If threatened with immediate suspension or arrest, end the call and verify the issue through 684-633-1222 or the secure American Samoa account.
- Use American Samoa License Verification to confirm current status rather than a private lookup page or emailed screenshot.
- Upload identity, background, education or legal documents only through a secure method explicitly named by American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board.
- Before paying, verify the credential, transaction and amount against the current American Samoa instructions; save the receipt and then verify the public record.
- For American Samoa, report a suspected licensing impersonation or phishing attempt to the authority and the relevant consumer-protection or law-enforcement channel.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for an American Samoa nursing license by endorsement?
American Samoa endorsement is handled through American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board. Because a separate direct endorsement URL is not recorded, start from that reviewed authority route and choose the exact RN, LPN application type.
How is my existing license verified?
Follow the current verification instructions shown by American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board; compare the request with American Samoa official license verification and the destination application before paying for verification.
Can I practice after submitting the application?
No. Do not begin practice until the destination authority has issued the required license, permit or valid compact privilege.
Is endorsement the same as transferring a license?
No. The destination jurisdiction evaluates a new application; the original license remains subject to its own rules.
Will I need fingerprints or a background check?
Follow the destination checklist. Many jurisdictions require fingerprints or background checks, but the vendor and method differ.
Should I order Nursys verification automatically?
For endorsement involving American Samoa, follow American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board instructions for Nursys or direct verification. The receiving jurisdiction decides which verification it accepts.
Can I receive a temporary permit?
A temporary permit is not available in every jurisdiction. When offered, confirm eligibility, expiration, employer limits and whether the permanent application must already be complete. For American Samoa, do not assume that an application receipt, job offer or out-of-state license creates temporary practice authority; confirm the issued permit or compact privilege in writing.
What causes endorsement delays?
Confirm that American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board received the correct existing-license verification (Use Nursys when accepted; otherwise follow the authority’s direct verification instructions.), transcripts, identity documents, fingerprints, fee and any credential-specific items.
Source-reviewed official resources
American Samoa licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the American Samoa status recorded as Non-compact jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board; passing the exam does not itself create an American Samoa license.
National official source · July 28, 2026American Samoa license verification ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local American Samoa source remains American Samoa official license verification.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local American Samoa source remains American Samoa official license verification.
National official source · July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside American Samoa official license verification for American Samoa; follow American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · July 28, 2026Official sources reviewed
American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
American Samoa license verification ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
American Samoa licensing or renewal portal ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026