Indiana licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Indiana State Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Indiana: LPN, RN, APRN. Public status checks use Indiana Free Search and Verify; renewal uses Indiana PLA Online Services. The recorded renewal schedule is Biennial The compact classification shown for this review is Compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
Indiana Free Search and Verify is the reviewed public verification route for Indiana. The destination is hosted on www.in.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Indiana, the recorded renewal cycle is Biennial The named renewal route is Indiana PLA Online Services. The current fee summary is Indiana lists a $50 RN/LPN renewal fee. Confirm the amount in the current transaction..
CE or competence
The reviewed Indiana continuing-education or competence rule is: Indiana does not require a generic CE-hour total for routine RN or LPN renewal. An APRN with prescriptive authority must meet applicable pharmacology and continuing-education requirements. The record-retention or audit note is: Keep APRN certification and prescriptive-authority CE records for the period required by the Board..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Indiana State Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Indiana Free Search and Verify |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial |
| Renewal deadline | RN licenses expire October 31 of odd-numbered years; verify the exact expiration shown for the credential. |
| Continuing competence | Indiana does not require a generic CE-hour total for routine RN or LPN renewal. An APRN with prescriptive authority must meet applicable pharmacology and continuing-education requirements. |
| Fees | Indiana lists a $50 RN/LPN renewal fee. Confirm the amount in the current transaction. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | LPN, RN, APRN |
| Phone | (317) 234-2043 |
| Physical location | 402 West Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
| Mailing address | 402 West Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
| Primary official domains | www.in.gov |
How to verify an Indiana nursing license
Indiana Free Search and Verify is the reviewed public verification route for Indiana. The destination is hosted on www.in.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Indiana PLA Online Services.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana credential type | For Indiana, confirm the exact credential among LPN, RN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Indiana, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Indiana State Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Indiana, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Biennial. RN licenses expire October 31 of odd-numbered years; verify the exact expiration shown for the credential. | For Indiana, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Indiana 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 Indiana or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Indiana, 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 Indiana State Board of Nursing, Indiana Free Search and Verify 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 Indiana verification date. | For Indiana, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Indiana nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: MyLicense One.
- Check the license expiration date.
- Sign in to MyLicense One.
- Complete renewal questions and required disclosures.
- Pay the displayed fee.
- Verify the renewed license through the free public search.
Renewal cautions
- APRN prescriptive authority has separate continuing-education requirements.
- A compact privilege is not a substitute for updating the primary state of residence after a permanent move.
- Renewal timing differs by credential.
Continuing education or continuing competence
Indiana does not require a generic CE-hour total for routine RN or LPN renewal. An APRN with prescriptive authority must meet applicable pharmacology and continuing-education requirements.
- No general RN/LPN CE hours for routine renewal.
- APRN prescriptive authority: confirm the current 30-hour requirement and pharmacology component.
- Maintain national certification when required.
Records and audits: Keep APRN certification and prescriptive-authority CE records for the period required by the Board.
Indiana license by endorsement
The reviewed Indiana credential set is LPN, RN, APRN. Use Indiana Free Search and Verify for the public record and Indiana PLA Online Services 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 www.in.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Biennial
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
Compact jurisdiction
Indiana is classified as Compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Biennial and the authority model is Professional licensing board within the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal | RN/LPN | $50 | Board-published renewal fee. Official source ↗ |
| Endorsement application | RN/LPN | $50 | Base application fee; compact processing can add a separate charge. Official source ↗ |
| Compact application add-on | RN/LPN | $25 | Additional fee when the multistate route applies. Official source ↗ |
Indiana State Board of Nursing contact and location
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4 reviewed official destinations for Indiana
Indiana Free Search and Verify ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Indiana PLA Online Services ↗
Indiana PLA Online Services is the reviewed Indiana renewal destination on www.in.gov. Confirm the credential, deadline, and amount before submitting payment.
Indiana PLA official online-services page for renewing a professional license · reviewed July 28, 2026Indiana Nursing Licensing Information ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Indiana State 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 Indiana?
Indiana State Board of Nursing. The Indiana State Board of Nursing regulates LPN, RN and APRN credentials. Public verification is available without logging in, while applications and renewals use the state licensing account.
What is the reviewed Indiana license lookup?
Indiana Free Search and Verify. Indiana Free Search and Verify is the reviewed public verification route for Indiana. The destination is hosted on www.in.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Indiana PLA Online Services.
When is a Indiana nursing license renewed?
Biennial. RN licenses expire October 31 of odd-numbered years; verify the exact expiration shown for the credential.
What CE or competence applies in Indiana?
Indiana does not require a generic CE-hour total for routine RN or LPN renewal. An APRN with prescriptive authority must meet applicable pharmacology and continuing-education requirements.
What fee information is published for Indiana?
Indiana lists a $50 RN/LPN renewal fee. Confirm the amount in the current transaction.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Indiana?
Indiana State Board of Nursing publishes (317) 234-2043 and 402 West Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, IN 46204.