Direct answer
The responsible authority is Georgia Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Georgia source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Georgia, 4 primary official source records and 8 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
3920 Arkwright Road, Suite 195, Macon, GA 31210Open map ↗
Confirm current service hours and walk-in availability before visiting.
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 Georgia primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Georgia result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Georgia GOALS | Georgia renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Use the expiration date and renewal window shown in GOALS. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | Nursing Continuing Education | Georgia rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: Georgia requires continuing competency for biennial renewal and uses CE Broker to track evidence. |
| Apply by endorsement | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | The Georgia destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Nursys verification for endorsement. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | GOALS | Authenticated Georgia transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: sos.ga.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Georgia. For Georgia, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Georgia Board of Nursing | For Georgia, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (404) 424-9966 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 Georgia authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
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, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Georgia 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 Georgia Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Georgia license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Georgia source remains Georgia Secretary of State License Search in GOALS.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Georgia Secretary of State License Search in GOALS for Georgia; follow Georgia 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 Georgia?
Georgia Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(404) 424-9966
Is there a separate mailing address?
3920 Arkwright Road, Suite 195, Macon, GA 31210
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.