Kansas licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Kansas State Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Kansas: RN, LPN, APRN. Public status checks use License status verification; renewal uses Renewal application. The recorded renewal schedule is Every two years The compact classification shown for this review is NLC member jurisdiction.
Public verification
License status verification is the reviewed public verification route for Kansas. The destination is hosted on ksbn.kansas.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Kansas, the recorded renewal cycle is Every two years The named renewal route is Renewal application. The current fee summary is Biennial renewal: $85..
CE or competence
The reviewed Kansas continuing-education or competence rule is: 30 approved continuing nursing education hours for active RN/LPN renewal. The record-retention or audit note is: KSBN can audit continuing nursing education compliance..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Kansas State Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | KSBN real-time license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Every two years |
| Renewal deadline | Renew before the expiration displayed in the KSBN record and renewal system. |
| Continuing competence | 30 approved continuing nursing education hours for active RN/LPN renewal. |
| Fees | Biennial renewal: $85. |
| Compact status | NLC member jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN |
| Phone | (785) 296-4929 |
| Physical location | 900 SW Jackson, Suite 1051, Topeka, KS 66612 |
| Mailing address | 900 SW Jackson, Suite 1051, Topeka, KS 66612 |
| Primary official domains | ksbn.kansas.gov |
How to verify a Kansas nursing license
License status verification is the reviewed public verification route for Kansas. The destination is hosted on ksbn.kansas.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Renewal application.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas credential type | For Kansas, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Kansas, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Kansas State Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Kansas, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Every two years. Renew before the expiration displayed in the KSBN record and renewal system. | For Kansas, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Kansas 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 Kansas or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Kansas, 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 Kansas State Board of Nursing, KSBN real-time license verification 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 Kansas verification date. | For Kansas, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Kansas nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: KSBN online renewal.
- Confirm renewal eligibility and expiration.
- Complete 30 approved CNE hours.
- Submit the KSBN renewal application.
- Pay the $85 biennial fee.
- Verify the updated status in the real-time system.
Renewal cautions
- APRN maintenance includes credential-specific requirements.
- Late or lapsed licenses can require reinstatement rather than ordinary renewal.
Continuing education or continuing competence
30 approved continuing nursing education hours for active RN/LPN renewal.
- Use KSBN-approved or accepted CNE.
- Track completion through the system directed by KSBN.
- Retain records for audit and credential-specific review.
Records and audits: KSBN can audit continuing nursing education compliance.
Kansas license by endorsement
The reviewed Kansas credential set is RN, LPN, APRN. Use License status verification for the public record and Renewal application for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; NLC member jurisdiction. The public record host is ksbn.kansas.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Every two years
National verification and compact status
NLC member jurisdiction
Kansas is classified as NLC member jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Every two years and the authority model is State nursing regulatory board. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biennial renewal | RN/LPN | $85 | Active license renewal. Official source ↗ |
| Single-state application | RN/LPN | $75 | Published application fee. Official source ↗ |
| Multistate application | RN/LPN | $125 | Published multistate application fee. Official source ↗ |
| Reinstatement | RN/LPN | $150 | Published reinstatement fee. Official source ↗ |
Kansas State Board of Nursing contact and location
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6 reviewed official destinations for Kansas
License status verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Renewal application ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026NLC/CNE FAQ ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Endorsement application ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026KSBN Fee Schedule ↗
Published application and renewal fees
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Kansas 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 Kansas?
Kansas State Board of Nursing. KSBN regulates nursing licenses and provides a real-time verification system, online renewal, endorsement and continuing-education tracking resources.
What is the reviewed Kansas license lookup?
KSBN real-time license verification. License status verification is the reviewed public verification route for Kansas. The destination is hosted on ksbn.kansas.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Renewal application.
When is a Kansas nursing license renewed?
Every two years. Renew before the expiration displayed in the KSBN record and renewal system.
What CE or competence applies in Kansas?
30 approved continuing nursing education hours for active RN/LPN renewal.
What fee information is published for Kansas?
Biennial renewal: $85.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Kansas?
Kansas State Board of Nursing publishes (785) 296-4929 and 900 SW Jackson, Suite 1051, Topeka, KS 66612.