Direct answer
The responsible authority is Arizona State Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Arizona source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Arizona, 4 primary official source records and 8 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
1740 West Adams Street, Suite 2000, Phoenix, AZ 85007Open map ↗
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Arizona time; confirm holiday closures.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | Apply for a License | Use the reviewed Arizona primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Arizona result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Renew Your License | Arizona renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Renewal is due by April 1 in the applicable renewal year. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | AZBN Credential Verification | Arizona rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: Meet one of the Board’s current continuing-competence pathways for renewal. |
| Apply by endorsement | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | The Arizona destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Nursys for RN/LPN license verification from participating boards. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Renew Your License | Authenticated Arizona transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: azbn.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Arizona. For Arizona, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Arizona State Board of Nursing | For Arizona, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call 602-771-7800 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 Arizona authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
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, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Arizona 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 Arizona State Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create an Arizona license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Arizona source remains Nursys for RN/LPN/APRN; AZBN verification for assistant and certificate credentials.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Nursys for RN/LPN/APRN; AZBN verification for assistant and certificate credentials for Arizona; follow Arizona State 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 Arizona?
Arizona State Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
602-771-7800
Is there a separate mailing address?
1740 West Adams Street, Suite 2000, Phoenix, AZ 85007
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.