Direct answer
The responsible authority is Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Louisiana source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Louisiana, 5 primary official source records and 9 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810Open 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 | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Use the reviewed Louisiana primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Louisiana result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Louisiana Nursing Applications | Louisiana renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: 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. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | Louisiana Renewal FAQs | Louisiana rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: For RN renewal, Louisiana recognizes 30 approved continuing-education contact hours or 900 employer-verified nursing practice hours during the two-year licensure period. |
| Apply by endorsement | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | The Louisiana destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Arrange Nursys verification where available or follow LSBN’s direct jurisdiction-verification instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | LSBN online applications/renewal | Authenticated Louisiana transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: www.lsbn.state.la.us, www.lsbpne.com. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Louisiana. For Louisiana, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Louisiana State Board of Nursing | For Louisiana, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (225) 755-7500 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 Louisiana authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
Louisiana 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 Licensure Verification ↗
Official Louisiana State Board of Nursing verification and license lookup route.
Current primary official source · 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, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Louisiana 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 Louisiana State Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Louisiana license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Louisiana source remains Louisiana State Board of Nursing public verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Louisiana State Board of Nursing public verification for Louisiana; follow Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(225) 755-7500
Is there a separate mailing address?
17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
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.