District of Columbia licensing facts
How regulation is organized
District of Columbia Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for District of Columbia: RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Public status checks use District of Columbia license verification; renewal uses District of Columbia licensing or renewal portal. The recorded renewal schedule is Birth-month and birth-year cycle The compact classification shown for this review is Non-compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
District of Columbia license verification is the reviewed public verification route for District of Columbia. The destination is hosted on doh.force.com. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For District of Columbia, the recorded renewal cycle is Birth-month and birth-year cycle The named renewal route is District of Columbia licensing or renewal portal. The current fee summary is Confirm the credential-specific amount in the DC Health portal..
CE or competence
The reviewed District of Columbia continuing-education or competence rule is: Transition terms may receive CE prorating; mandatory LGBTQ cultural-competency and public-health-priority components remain. The record-retention or audit note is: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | District of Columbia Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | District of Columbia official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Birth-month and birth-year cycle |
| Renewal deadline | 2026 RN/APRN renewal: April 1–June 30; individual transition dates may differ. |
| Continuing competence | Transition terms may receive CE prorating; mandatory LGBTQ cultural-competency and public-health-priority components remain. |
| Fees | Confirm the credential-specific amount in the DC Health portal. |
| Compact status | Non-compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, CNA |
| Phone | (877) 672-2174 |
| Physical location | 2201 Shannon Place SE, 1st Floor, Washington, DC 20020 |
| Mailing address | 2201 Shannon Place SE, 1st Floor, Washington, DC 20020 |
| Primary official domains | dchealth.dc.gov, doh.force.com, dohenterprise.my.site.com |
How to verify a District of Columbia nursing license
District of Columbia license verification is the reviewed public verification route for District of Columbia. The destination is hosted on doh.force.com. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use District of Columbia licensing or renewal portal.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia credential type | For District of Columbia, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN, CNA; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For District of Columbia, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by District of Columbia Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For District of Columbia, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Birth-month and birth-year cycle. 2026 RN/APRN renewal: April 1–June 30; individual transition dates may differ. | For District of Columbia, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | District of Columbia is recorded as a non-compact jurisdiction. A nurse normally needs the license or other authority required by District of Columbia; an out-of-state compact license should not be assumed to replace that requirement. | For District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia Board of Nursing, District of Columbia official license verification 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 District of Columbia verification date. | For District of Columbia, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
District of Columbia nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: District of Columbia official licensing portal.
- Confirm the credential and expiration date.
- Review the current credential-specific requirements.
- Complete required competence or education.
- Submit the official renewal and payment.
- Verify the updated license record.
Renewal cautions
- Use the individual record rather than an older fixed-cycle deadline.
- DC renewal-cycle transition must be handled separately.
Continuing education or continuing competence
Transition terms may receive CE prorating; mandatory LGBTQ cultural-competency and public-health-priority components remain.
- Use the credential-specific official instructions.
- Complete any mandatory topic or practice pathway.
- Retain supporting evidence for audit.
Records and audits: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority.
District of Columbia license by endorsement
The reviewed District of Columbia credential set is RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Use District of Columbia license verification for the public record and District of Columbia licensing or renewal portal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Non-compact jurisdiction. The public record host is doh.force.com, and the recorded renewal schedule is Birth-month and birth-year cycle
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
Read the detailed District of Columbia endorsement checklist
National verification and compact status
Non-compact jurisdiction
District of Columbia is classified as Non-compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Birth-month and birth-year cycle and the authority model is Board within DC Health. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing contact and location
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3 reviewed official destinations for District of Columbia
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026District of Columbia licensing or renewal portal ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia Board of Nursing. District of Columbia Board of Nursing is the responsible licensing authority. Use the individual record rather than an older fixed-cycle deadline.
What is the reviewed District of Columbia license lookup?
District of Columbia official license verification. District of Columbia license verification is the reviewed public verification route for District of Columbia. The destination is hosted on doh.force.com. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use District of Columbia licensing or renewal portal.
When is a District of Columbia nursing license renewed?
Birth-month and birth-year cycle. 2026 RN/APRN renewal: April 1–June 30; individual transition dates may differ.
What CE or competence applies in District of Columbia?
Transition terms may receive CE prorating; mandatory LGBTQ cultural-competency and public-health-priority components remain.
What fee information is published for District of Columbia?
Confirm the credential-specific amount in the DC Health portal.
How can I contact the nursing authority in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia Board of Nursing publishes (877) 672-2174 and 2201 Shannon Place SE, 1st Floor, Washington, DC 20020.