Louisiana licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Louisiana State Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Louisiana: RN, APRN. Public status checks use Louisiana Licensure Verification; renewal uses Louisiana Renewal FAQs and Nurse Portal. The recorded renewal schedule is Biennial The compact classification shown for this review is Compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
Louisiana Licensure Verification is the reviewed public verification route for Louisiana. The destination is hosted on www.lsbn.state.la.us. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Louisiana, the recorded renewal cycle is Biennial The named renewal route is Louisiana Renewal FAQs and Nurse Portal. The current fee summary is The RN renewal base fee is $100; the portal can add transaction or late charges. Confirm the displayed total..
CE or competence
The reviewed Louisiana continuing-education or competence rule is: For RN renewal, Louisiana recognizes 30 approved continuing-education contact hours or 900 employer-verified nursing practice hours during the two-year licensure period. The record-retention or audit note is: Retain CE certificates or employer verification supporting the selected renewal pathway..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Louisiana State Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Louisiana State Board of Nursing public verification |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial |
| Renewal deadline | The regular RN renewal period is generally October 1 through December 31, followed by a late-renewal period January 1 through January 31; licenses expire January 31. |
| Continuing competence | For RN renewal, Louisiana recognizes 30 approved continuing-education contact hours or 900 employer-verified nursing practice hours during the two-year licensure period. |
| Fees | The RN renewal base fee is $100; the portal can add transaction or late charges. Confirm the displayed total. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, APRN |
| Phone | (225) 755-7500 |
| Physical location | 17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 |
| Mailing address | 17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 |
| Primary official domains | www.lsbn.state.la.us, www.lsbpne.com |
How to verify a Louisiana nursing license
Louisiana Licensure Verification is the reviewed public verification route for Louisiana. The destination is hosted on www.lsbn.state.la.us. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Louisiana Renewal FAQs and Nurse Portal.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana credential type | Confirm the exact credential among RN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Louisiana, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Louisiana State Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Louisiana, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Biennial. The regular RN renewal period is generally October 1 through December 31, followed by a late-renewal period January 1 through January 31; licenses expire January 31. | For Louisiana, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Louisiana 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 Louisiana or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Louisiana, 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 Louisiana State Board of Nursing, Louisiana State Board of Nursing public 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 Louisiana verification date. | For Louisiana, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Louisiana nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: LSBN online applications/renewal.
- Confirm the RN/APRN credential and current renewal cycle.
- Document the selected competence pathway.
- Open the official LSBN renewal transaction.
- Complete disclosures and pay the displayed amount.
- Verify the updated license after processing.
Renewal cautions
- LPN renewal is managed by a different Louisiana board.
- Late renewal can add fees and does not change the competence requirement.
- APRN renewal includes specialty and national-certification obligations.
Continuing education or continuing competence
For RN renewal, Louisiana recognizes 30 approved continuing-education contact hours or 900 employer-verified nursing practice hours during the two-year licensure period.
- Choose and document the applicable CE or practice-hour pathway.
- APRN licensees must also maintain required national certification and role-specific conditions.
- Use official Board guidance for accepted documentation.
Records and audits: Retain CE certificates or employer verification supporting the selected renewal pathway.
Louisiana license by endorsement
The reviewed Louisiana credential set is RN, APRN. Use Louisiana Licensure Verification for the public record and Louisiana Renewal FAQs and Nurse Portal 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.lsbn.state.la.us, 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
Louisiana is classified as Compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Biennial and the authority model is RN/APRN regulatory board; practical nursing is regulated by a separate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal base fee | RN | $100 | Transaction and late charges may be additional. Official source ↗ |
| Endorsement application | RN | $100 | Board application fee. Official source ↗ |
| Temporary permit | RN | $100 | Separate temporary permit fee when available and eligible. Official source ↗ |
| Multistate conversion | RN/LPN | $50 | Background-check charges are additional. Official source ↗ |
Louisiana State Board of Nursing contact and location
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6 reviewed official destinations for Louisiana
Louisiana Licensure Verification ↗
Official Louisiana State Board of Nursing verification and license lookup route.
Current primary official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Louisiana Renewal FAQs and Nurse Portal ↗
Louisiana Renewal FAQs and Nurse Portal is the reviewed Louisiana renewal destination on www.lsbn.state.la.us. Confirm the credential, deadline, and amount before submitting payment.
Louisiana State Board official renewal instructions identifying the active season and Nurse Portal · reviewed July 28, 2026Louisiana Applications ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Louisiana Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Louisiana State Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Louisiana?
Louisiana State Board of Nursing. The Louisiana State Board of Nursing regulates RN and APRN practice. LPN licensure is handled separately by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, so users must route by credential.
What is the reviewed Louisiana license lookup?
Louisiana State Board of Nursing public verification. Louisiana Licensure Verification is the reviewed public verification route for Louisiana. The destination is hosted on www.lsbn.state.la.us. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Louisiana Renewal FAQs and Nurse Portal.
When is a Louisiana nursing license renewed?
Biennial. The regular RN renewal period is generally October 1 through December 31, followed by a late-renewal period January 1 through January 31; licenses expire January 31.
What CE or competence applies in Louisiana?
For RN renewal, Louisiana recognizes 30 approved continuing-education contact hours or 900 employer-verified nursing practice hours during the two-year licensure period.
What fee information is published for Louisiana?
The RN renewal base fee is $100; the portal can add transaction or late charges. Confirm the displayed total.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Louisiana?
Louisiana State Board of Nursing publishes (225) 755-7500 and 17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.