Direct answer
The responsible authority is Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing / Department of Public Health. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Connecticut source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Connecticut, 7 primary official source records and 11 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134Open map ↗
860-509-7603
Secondary: 860-509-7552
Confirm DPH service hours before visiting.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | Connecticut License Verification | Use the reviewed Connecticut primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Connecticut result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Registered Nurse Licensure | Connecticut renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Most licenses expire in the first birth month after issuance and renew annually; confirm the exact date in eLicense. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | RN Continuing Education | Connecticut rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: 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. |
| Apply by endorsement | RN Licensure by Endorsement | The Connecticut destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Provide license verification as directed by DPH; use Nursys when available. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Board of Examiners for Nursing | Authenticated Connecticut transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: portal.ct.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Connecticut. For Connecticut, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing / Department of Public Health | For Connecticut, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call 860-509-7603 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 Connecticut authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
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, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Connecticut status recorded as NLC member 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 Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing / Department of Public Health; passing the exam does not itself create a Connecticut license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Connecticut source remains Connecticut eLicense.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Connecticut eLicense for Connecticut; follow Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing / Department of Public Health 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 Connecticut?
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing / Department of Public Health.
What is the published phone number?
860-509-7603
Is there a separate mailing address?
410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134
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.