Direct answer
The responsible authority is Kansas State Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Kansas source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Kansas, 7 primary official source records and 11 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
KSBN regulates nursing licenses and provides a real-time verification system, online renewal, endorsement and continuing-education tracking resources.
900 SW Jackson, Suite 1051, Topeka, KS 66612Open 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 | KSBN License Status Verification | Use the reviewed Kansas primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Kansas result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Kansas NLC and CNE FAQ | Kansas renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Renew before the expiration displayed in the KSBN record and renewal system. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | KSBN Contact | Kansas rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: 30 approved continuing nursing education hours for active RN/LPN renewal. |
| Apply by endorsement | KSBN Endorsement Application | The Kansas destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Use Nursys or the verification method KSBN directs for each jurisdiction. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | KSBN online renewal | Authenticated Kansas transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: ksbn.kansas.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Kansas. For Kansas, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Kansas State Board of Nursing | For Kansas, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (785) 296-4929 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 Kansas authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
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, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Kansas 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 Kansas State Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Kansas license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Kansas source remains KSBN real-time license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside KSBN real-time license verification for Kansas; follow Kansas 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 Kansas?
Kansas State Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(785) 296-4929
Is there a separate mailing address?
900 SW Jackson, Suite 1051, Topeka, KS 66612
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.