Connecticut licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing / Department of Public Health regulates the credentials recorded for Connecticut: RN, LPN, APRN. Public status checks use Connecticut License Verification; renewal uses Renew a Nursing License Online. The recorded renewal schedule is Annual after the initial registration period The compact classification shown for this review is NLC member jurisdiction.
Public verification
Connecticut License Verification is the reviewed public verification route for Connecticut. The destination is hosted on portal.ct.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Connecticut, the recorded renewal cycle is Annual after the initial registration period The named renewal route is Renew a Nursing License Online. The current fee summary is RN renewal: $110..
CE or competence
The reviewed Connecticut continuing-education or competence rule is: Actively practicing RNs and LPNs renewing after January 1, 2022 complete two contact hours once every six years on PTSD, suicide risk, depression/grief and suicide prevention; APRNs have separate 50-hour requirements in the preceding 24 months. The record-retention or audit note is: Use the credential-specific DPH page because RN/LPN and APRN obligations are not interchangeable..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing / Department of Public Health |
| Public verification | Connecticut eLicense |
| Renewal cycle | Annual after the initial registration period |
| Renewal deadline | Most licenses expire in the first birth month after issuance and renew annually; confirm the exact date in eLicense. |
| Continuing competence | Actively practicing RNs and LPNs renewing after January 1, 2022 complete two contact hours once every six years on PTSD, suicide risk, depression/grief and suicide prevention; APRNs have separate 50-hour requirements in the preceding 24 months. |
| Fees | RN renewal: $110. |
| Compact status | NLC member jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN |
| Phone | 860-509-7603 |
| Physical location | 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134 |
| Mailing address | 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134 |
| Primary official domains | portal.ct.gov |
How to verify a Connecticut nursing license
Connecticut License Verification is the reviewed public verification route for Connecticut. The destination is hosted on portal.ct.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Renew a Nursing License Online.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut credential type | For Connecticut, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Connecticut, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing / Department of Public Health, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Connecticut, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Annual after the initial registration period. Most licenses expire in the first birth month after issuance and renew annually; confirm the exact date in eLicense. | For Connecticut, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Connecticut 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 Connecticut or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Connecticut, 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 Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing / Department of Public Health, Connecticut eLicense 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 Connecticut verification date. | For Connecticut, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Connecticut nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Connecticut eLicense.
- Confirm the expiration date in eLicense.
- Complete any CE obligation due for the current cycle.
- Renew through the official online system.
- Pay the fee displayed for the credential.
- Verify the updated public record.
Renewal cautions
- APRN continuing education is separate from the RN/LPN topic requirement.
- Do not assume compact eligibility solely because Connecticut is an NLC member.
Continuing education or continuing competence
Actively practicing RNs and LPNs renewing after January 1, 2022 complete two contact hours once every six years on PTSD, suicide risk, depression/grief and suicide prevention; APRNs have separate 50-hour requirements in the preceding 24 months.
- RN/LPN six-year behavioral-health and suicide-prevention topic requirement.
- APRN pharmacotherapeutics and specified subject requirements.
- Keep course evidence for any audit or renewal review.
Records and audits: Use the credential-specific DPH page because RN/LPN and APRN obligations are not interchangeable.
Connecticut license by endorsement
The reviewed Connecticut credential set is RN, LPN, APRN. Use Connecticut License Verification for the public record and Renew a Nursing License Online for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; NLC member jurisdiction. The public record host is portal.ct.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Annual after the initial registration period
National verification and compact status
NLC member jurisdiction
Connecticut is classified as NLC member jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Annual after the initial registration period and the authority model is Board within a state health department. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Published fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN renewal | RN | $110 | Annual renewal fee. Official source ↗ |
| RN endorsement/application | RN | $180 | Licensure application or endorsement fee. Official source ↗ |
| RN reinstatement | RN | $180 | Reinstatement fee listed by DPH. Official source ↗ |
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing / Department of Public Health contact and location
860-509-7603
860-509-7552
Confirm DPH service hours before visiting.
7 reviewed official destinations for Connecticut
Connecticut License Verification ↗
Official eLicense verification route
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Renew a Nursing License Online ↗
Official renewal instructions
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026RN continuing education ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026RN licensure by endorsement ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026RN licensure and fees ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Board of Examiners for Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Connecticut?
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing / Department of Public Health. Nursing licensure is administered through the Connecticut Department of Public Health, with the Board of Examiners for Nursing serving the profession. Connecticut implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact on October 1, 2025.
What is the reviewed Connecticut license lookup?
Connecticut eLicense. Connecticut License Verification is the reviewed public verification route for Connecticut. The destination is hosted on portal.ct.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Renew a Nursing License Online.
When is a Connecticut nursing license renewed?
Annual after the initial registration period. Most licenses expire in the first birth month after issuance and renew annually; confirm the exact date in eLicense.
What CE or competence applies in Connecticut?
Actively practicing RNs and LPNs renewing after January 1, 2022 complete two contact hours once every six years on PTSD, suicide risk, depression/grief and suicide prevention; APRNs have separate 50-hour requirements in the preceding 24 months.
What fee information is published for Connecticut?
RN renewal: $110.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Connecticut?
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing / Department of Public Health publishes 860-509-7603 and 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134.