Direct answer
The responsible authority is Indiana State Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Indiana source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
3 primary official source records and 7 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
402 West Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, IN 46204Open 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 | Indiana Free Search and Verify | Use the reviewed Indiana primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Indiana result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Indiana Nursing Licensing Information | Indiana renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: RN licenses expire October 31 of odd-numbered years; verify the exact expiration shown for the credential. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Indiana rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: 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. |
| Apply by endorsement | Indiana Nursing Licensing Information | The Indiana destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Nursys verification is used for participating jurisdictions; otherwise follow Indiana’s direct verification route. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | MyLicense One | Authenticated Indiana transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: www.in.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Indiana. For Indiana, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Indiana State Board of Nursing | For Indiana, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (317) 234-2043 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 Indiana authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
Indiana 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 Free Search and Verify ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 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, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Indiana 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 Indiana State Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create an Indiana license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Indiana source remains Indiana Free Search and Verify.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Indiana Free Search and Verify for Indiana; follow Indiana State 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 Indiana?
Indiana State Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(317) 234-2043
Is there a separate mailing address?
402 West Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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.