Arizona licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Arizona State Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Arizona: LPN, RN, APRN, CNA/LNA, CMA, LHA. Public status checks use Primary Source Verification; renewal uses Renew Your License. The recorded renewal schedule is Every four years for RN/LPN The compact classification shown for this review is Compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
Primary Source Verification is the reviewed public verification route for Arizona. The destination is hosted on azbn.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Arizona, the recorded renewal cycle is Every four years for RN/LPN The named renewal route is Renew Your License. The current fee summary is Confirm the current fee in the Arizona Nurse Portal before payment..
CE or competence
The reviewed Arizona continuing-education or competence rule is: Meet one of the Board’s current continuing-competence pathways for renewal. The record-retention or audit note is: Retain proof of the pathway used and submit it if requested..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Arizona State Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Nursys for RN/LPN/APRN; AZBN verification for assistant and certificate credentials |
| Renewal cycle | Every four years for RN/LPN |
| Renewal deadline | Renewal is due by April 1 in the applicable renewal year. |
| Continuing competence | Meet one of the Board’s current continuing-competence pathways for renewal. |
| Fees | Confirm the current fee in the Arizona Nurse Portal before payment. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | LPN, RN, APRN, CNA/LNA, CMA, LHA |
| Phone | 602-771-7800 |
| Physical location | 1740 West Adams Street, Suite 2000, Phoenix, AZ 85007 |
| Mailing address | 1740 West Adams Street, Suite 2000, Phoenix, AZ 85007 |
| Primary official domains | azbn.gov |
How to verify an Arizona nursing license
Primary Source Verification is the reviewed public verification route for Arizona. The destination is hosted on azbn.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Renew Your License.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona credential type | Confirm the exact credential among LPN, RN, APRN, CNA/LNA, CMA, LHA; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Arizona, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Arizona State Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Arizona, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Every four years for RN/LPN. Renewal is due by April 1 in the applicable renewal year. | For Arizona, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Arizona 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 Arizona or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Arizona, 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 Arizona State Board of Nursing, Nursys for RN/LPN/APRN; AZBN verification for assistant and certificate credentials 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 Arizona verification date. | For Arizona, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Arizona nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Arizona Nurse Portal.
- Confirm the renewal year and due date.
- Make sure a current fingerprint-clearance requirement is satisfied if applicable.
- Complete one accepted continuing-competence pathway.
- Submit renewal in the Nurse Portal.
- Verify the renewed license through Nursys.
Renewal cautions
- Late-renewal and final-expiration dates differ from the April 1 due date.
- RN/LPN/APRN and assistant credentials use different verification systems.
- A compact license requires Arizona primary residence and uniform eligibility.
Continuing education or continuing competence
Meet one of the Board’s current continuing-competence pathways for renewal.
- Recent nursing practice, refresher education, degree completion or other accepted evidence can satisfy the rule depending on circumstances.
- Use the current renewal page for the exact pathway and evidence.
Records and audits: Retain proof of the pathway used and submit it if requested.
Arizona license by endorsement
The reviewed Arizona credential set is LPN, RN, APRN, CNA/LNA, CMA, LHA. Use Primary Source Verification for the public record and Renew Your License 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 azbn.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Every four years for RN/LPN
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
Compact jurisdiction
Arizona is classified as Compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Every four years for RN/LPN 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.
Arizona State Board of Nursing contact and location
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Arizona time; confirm holiday closures.
4 reviewed official destinations for Arizona
Primary Source Verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Renew Your License ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Apply for a License ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Arizona State Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Arizona?
Arizona State Board of Nursing. Arizona separates RN/LPN/APRN license verification through Nursys from the Board’s own primary-source verification for nursing assistants and related certificates. The Board’s Nurse Portal supports applications and renewals.
What is the reviewed Arizona license lookup?
Nursys for RN/LPN/APRN; AZBN verification for assistant and certificate credentials. Primary Source Verification is the reviewed public verification route for Arizona. The destination is hosted on azbn.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Renew Your License.
When is a Arizona nursing license renewed?
Every four years for RN/LPN. Renewal is due by April 1 in the applicable renewal year.
What CE or competence applies in Arizona?
Meet one of the Board’s current continuing-competence pathways for renewal.
What fee information is published for Arizona?
Confirm the current fee in the Arizona Nurse Portal before payment.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Arizona?
Arizona State Board of Nursing publishes 602-771-7800 and 1740 West Adams Street, Suite 2000, Phoenix, AZ 85007.