Georgia licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Georgia Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Georgia: LPN, RN, APRN. Public status checks use Georgia Professional Licensee Search; renewal uses Nursing renewal information. The recorded renewal schedule is Every two years The compact classification shown for this review is Compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
Georgia Professional Licensee Search is the reviewed public verification route for Georgia. The destination is hosted on goals.sos.ga.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Georgia, the recorded renewal cycle is Every two years The named renewal route is Nursing renewal information. The current fee summary is Confirm the license fee in GOALS; GOALS also states that online application and license processing carries a $10 processing fee..
CE or competence
The reviewed Georgia continuing-education or competence rule is: Georgia requires continuing competency for biennial renewal and uses CE Broker to track evidence. The record-retention or audit note is: A renewal can be flagged and paused if selected for a CE audit..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Georgia Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Georgia Secretary of State License Search in GOALS |
| Renewal cycle | Every two years |
| Renewal deadline | Use the expiration date and renewal window shown in GOALS. |
| Continuing competence | Georgia requires continuing competency for biennial renewal and uses CE Broker to track evidence. |
| Fees | Confirm the license fee in GOALS; GOALS also states that online application and license processing carries a $10 processing fee. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | LPN, RN, APRN |
| Phone | (404) 424-9966 |
| Physical location | 3920 Arkwright Road, Suite 195, Macon, GA 31210 |
| Mailing address | 3920 Arkwright Road, Suite 195, Macon, GA 31210 |
| Primary official domains | sos.ga.gov |
How to verify a Georgia nursing license
Georgia Professional Licensee Search is the reviewed public verification route for Georgia. The destination is hosted on goals.sos.ga.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Nursing renewal information.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia credential type | For Georgia, confirm the exact credential among LPN, RN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Georgia, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Georgia Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Georgia, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Every two years. Use the expiration date and renewal window shown in GOALS. | For Georgia, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Georgia 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 Georgia or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Georgia, 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 Georgia Board of Nursing, Georgia Secretary of State License Search in GOALS 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 Georgia verification date. | For Georgia, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Georgia nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: GOALS.
- Confirm the renewal period in GOALS.
- Complete the applicable continuing competency option.
- Make sure CE is reported in CE Broker.
- Submit the renewal and payment through GOALS.
- Verify the renewed status in the public search.
Renewal cautions
- CE Broker reporting is a current workflow requirement.
- A compact-state nurse cannot maintain conflicting multistate licenses.
- Paper applications are no longer accepted for GOALS professions.
Continuing education or continuing competence
Georgia requires continuing competency for biennial renewal and uses CE Broker to track evidence.
- Choose an approved continuing competency option for the credential.
- Report required education through CE Broker.
- Retain documentation for audit.
Records and audits: A renewal can be flagged and paused if selected for a CE audit.
Georgia license by endorsement
The reviewed Georgia credential set is LPN, RN, APRN. Use Georgia Professional Licensee Search for the public record and Nursing renewal information for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Compact jurisdiction. The public record host is goals.sos.ga.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Every two years
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
Compact jurisdiction
Georgia is classified as Compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Every two years and the authority model is Board within Georgia Secretary of State Professional Licensing Boards Division. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOALS online processing fee | All | $10 | Online application and license processing fee stated by GOALS; profession fees are additional Official source ↗ |
Georgia Board of Nursing contact and location
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5 reviewed official destinations for Georgia
Georgia Professional Licensee Search ↗
Official GOALS public licensee search for Georgia professional licenses.
Current primary official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursing renewal information ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nursing continuing education ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026GOALS ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Georgia Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Georgia?
Georgia Board of Nursing. Georgia nursing applications, renewals and license management use the Georgia Online Application Licensing System (GOALS). The Georgia Board of Nursing uses CE Broker for continuing education reporting.
What is the reviewed Georgia license lookup?
Georgia Secretary of State License Search in GOALS. Georgia Professional Licensee Search is the reviewed public verification route for Georgia. The destination is hosted on goals.sos.ga.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Nursing renewal information.
When is a Georgia nursing license renewed?
Every two years. Use the expiration date and renewal window shown in GOALS.
What CE or competence applies in Georgia?
Georgia requires continuing competency for biennial renewal and uses CE Broker to track evidence.
What fee information is published for Georgia?
Confirm the license fee in GOALS; GOALS also states that online application and license processing carries a $10 processing fee.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Georgia?
Georgia Board of Nursing publishes (404) 424-9966 and 3920 Arkwright Road, Suite 195, Macon, GA 31210.