Direct answer
The responsible authority is Idaho Board of Nursing / Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Idaho source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Idaho Board of Nursing / Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses |
| Public verification | Idaho DOPL Nursing License Search |
| Renewal cycle | Transitioning to biennial licensure beginning April 1, 2026 |
| Renewal deadline | Follow the expiration and renewal window displayed in DOPL during the transition. |
| Continuing competence | Idaho uses continued-competence requirements under current Board rules. Because licensure cycles are transitioning in 2026, confirm the exact accepted activities and cycle in the current rules and renewal instructions. |
| Fees | PN/RN/APRN renewal: $70. |
| Compact status | NLC member jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN |
| Phone | (208) 334-3233 |
| Physical location | 11341 W. Chinden Blvd., Building 4, Boise, ID 83714 |
| Mailing address | 11341 W. Chinden Blvd., Building 4, Boise, ID 83714 |
| Primary official domains | dopl.idaho.gov |
3 primary official source records and 7 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
Idaho nursing services are administered through DOPL. The Board announced a transition beginning April 1, 2026 toward biennial licensure, so the account record and current transition instructions control the exact expiration and renewal timing.
11341 W. Chinden Blvd., Building 4, Boise, ID 83714Open 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 | Idaho Nursing License Search | Use the reviewed Idaho primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Idaho result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Idaho Board of Nursing Renewal Information | Idaho renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Follow the expiration and renewal window displayed in DOPL during the transition. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | Statutes, Rules and Guidance | Idaho rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: Idaho uses continued-competence requirements under current Board rules. Because licensure cycles are transitioning in 2026, confirm the exact accepted activities and cycle in the current rules and renewal instructions. |
| Apply by endorsement | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | The Idaho destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Use Nursys where applicable or the verification route directed by DOPL. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Idaho Board of Nursing Renewal Information | Authenticated Idaho transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: dopl.idaho.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Idaho. For Idaho, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Idaho Board of Nursing / Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses | For Idaho, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (208) 334-3233 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 Idaho authority remains the source for local requirements. Idaho 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 Idaho or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. |
Complete official task destinations
Idaho DOPL Nursing Renewal ↗
Idaho DOPL Nursing Renewal is the reviewed Idaho renewal destination on dopl.idaho.gov. Confirm the credential, deadline, and amount before submitting payment.
Idaho Board official page providing Apply for or Renew a License action · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursing license search ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho Board of Nursing / Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses; passing the exam does not itself create an Idaho license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Idaho source remains Idaho DOPL Nursing License Search.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Idaho DOPL Nursing License Search for Idaho; follow Idaho Board of Nursing / Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses 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 Idaho?
Idaho Board of Nursing / Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.
What is the published phone number?
(208) 334-3233
Is there a separate mailing address?
11341 W. Chinden Blvd., Building 4, Boise, ID 83714
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.