Minnesota licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Minnesota Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Minnesota: RN, LPN, APRN. Public status checks use Minnesota License and Permit Verification; renewal uses Renew a license. The recorded renewal schedule is Every two years after initial registration The compact classification shown for this review is Non-compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
Minnesota License and Permit Verification is the reviewed public verification route for Minnesota. The destination is hosted on mn.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Minnesota, the recorded renewal cycle is Every two years after initial registration The named renewal route is Renew a license. The current fee summary is Renewal: $85..
CE or competence
The reviewed Minnesota continuing-education or competence rule is: RNs complete 24 continuing-education hours during a 24-month cycle; LPNs complete 12 hours during a 24-month cycle. The record-retention or audit note is: The Board may request supporting CE records..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Minnesota Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Minnesota Board of Nursing license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Every two years after initial registration |
| Renewal deadline | Renew by the expiration associated with the licensee’s birth month and renewal year. |
| Continuing competence | RNs complete 24 continuing-education hours during a 24-month cycle; LPNs complete 12 hours during a 24-month cycle. |
| Fees | Renewal: $85. |
| Compact status | Non-compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN |
| Phone | (612) 317-3000 |
| Physical location | 1210 Northland Drive, Suite 120, Mendota Heights, MN 55120 |
| Mailing address | 1210 Northland Drive, Suite 120, Mendota Heights, MN 55120 |
| Primary official domains | mn.gov |
How to verify a Minnesota nursing license
Minnesota License and Permit Verification is the reviewed public verification route for Minnesota. The destination is hosted on mn.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Renew a license.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota credential type | For Minnesota, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Minnesota, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Minnesota Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Minnesota, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Every two years after initial registration. Renew by the expiration associated with the licensee’s birth month and renewal year. | For Minnesota, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Minnesota is recorded as a non-compact jurisdiction. A nurse normally needs the license or other authority required by Minnesota; an out-of-state compact license should not be assumed to replace that requirement. | For Minnesota, 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 Minnesota Board of Nursing, Minnesota Board of Nursing 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 Minnesota verification date. | For Minnesota, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Minnesota nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Minnesota Board online services.
- Confirm the renewal year and expiration.
- Complete the credential-specific CE total.
- Submit the online renewal.
- Pay the $85 fee.
- Verify the updated license status.
Renewal cautions
- Keep CE documentation for two years after using it for renewal.
- Minnesota does not issue NLC multistate authority.
Continuing education or continuing competence
RNs complete 24 continuing-education hours during a 24-month cycle; LPNs complete 12 hours during a 24-month cycle.
- Use activities accepted by the Minnesota Board.
- Retain documentation for two years after the renewal in which it was used.
- APRN national certification and specialty requirements are separate.
Records and audits: The Board may request supporting CE records.
Minnesota license by endorsement
The reviewed Minnesota credential set is RN, LPN, APRN. Use Minnesota License and Permit Verification for the public record and Renew a license for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Non-compact jurisdiction. The public record host is mn.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Every two years after initial registration
National verification and compact status
Non-compact jurisdiction
Minnesota is classified as Non-compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Every two years after initial registration 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| License renewal | RN/LPN | $85 | Published renewal fee. Official source ↗ |
| Licensure by endorsement | RN/LPN | $105 | Published endorsement fee. Official source ↗ |
| Reregistration | RN/LPN | $105 | Published reregistration fee. Official source ↗ |
| Background check | Applicant | $32 | Published background-check fee. Official source ↗ |
Minnesota Board of Nursing contact and location
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7 reviewed official destinations for Minnesota
Minnesota License and Permit Verification ↗
Minnesota Board primary-source verification guidance for APRN, RN, LPN and temporary permits.
Minnesota Board of Nursing official verification page · reviewed July 28, 2026Renew a license ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Continuing education ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Apply by endorsement ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Licensure fees ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Minnesota Board Contact Directory ↗
Official board contact, complaint and public resource directory.
Minnesota Board of Nursing official website · reviewed July 28, 2026Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Minnesota Board of Nursing. The Minnesota Board of Nursing administers licensing, public verification, renewal and endorsement. Minnesota is not an NLC member, so practice in Minnesota generally requires Minnesota authority.
What is the reviewed Minnesota license lookup?
Minnesota Board of Nursing license verification. Minnesota License and Permit Verification is the reviewed public verification route for Minnesota. The destination is hosted on mn.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Renew a license.
When is a Minnesota nursing license renewed?
Every two years after initial registration. Renew by the expiration associated with the licensee’s birth month and renewal year.
What CE or competence applies in Minnesota?
RNs complete 24 continuing-education hours during a 24-month cycle; LPNs complete 12 hours during a 24-month cycle.
What fee information is published for Minnesota?
Renewal: $85.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Minnesota?
Minnesota Board of Nursing publishes (612) 317-3000 and 1210 Northland Drive, Suite 120, Mendota Heights, MN 55120.