Direct answer
The responsible authority is Florida Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Florida source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Florida Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Florida Department of Health Verify a License |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial, with RN cohorts assigned different expiration dates |
| Renewal deadline | Renew by the expiration date shown for the nurse’s assigned group. |
| Continuing competence | The standard RN framework totals 24 hours per biennium, with required subject areas and additional periodic courses. |
| Fees | Active-to-active before expiration: $75. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | LPN, RN, APRN, CNA |
| Phone | 850-488-0595 |
| Physical location | 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252 |
| Mailing address | 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252 |
| Primary official domains | floridasnursing.gov |
3 primary official source records and 7 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
Florida’s Board of Nursing operates within the Department of Health’s Medical Quality Assurance system. Public verification, application status and MQA account services are separate routes.
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252Open map ↗
850-488-0595
Secondary: 850-245-4125
Confirm MQA and board-office hours before calling.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Use the reviewed Florida primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Florida result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Registered Nurse Renewal | Florida renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Renew by the expiration date shown for the nurse’s assigned group. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | Registered Nurse Renewal | Florida rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: The standard RN framework totals 24 hours per biennium, with required subject areas and additional periodic courses. |
| Apply by endorsement | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | The Florida destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Follow Florida’s endorsement instructions and use Nursys where required. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | MQA Online Services | Authenticated Florida transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: floridasnursing.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Florida. For Florida, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Florida Board of Nursing | For Florida, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call 850-488-0595 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 Florida authority remains the source for local requirements. Florida 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 Florida or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. |
Complete official task destinations
Nursys Verification for Florida RN/LPN ↗
Florida directs RN and LPN license verification through Nursys.
Current primary official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Registered Nurse Renewal ↗
RN requirements, process, fees and CE
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Florida license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Florida source remains Florida Department of Health Verify a License.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Florida Department of Health Verify a License for Florida; follow Florida 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 Florida?
Florida Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
850-488-0595
Is there a separate mailing address?
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252
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.