Direct answer
The responsible authority is Minnesota Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Minnesota source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Minnesota, 6 primary official source records and 10 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
1210 Northland Drive, Suite 120, Mendota Heights, MN 55120Open 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 | Minnesota License Verification | Use the reviewed Minnesota primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Minnesota result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Minnesota Nursing Fees | Minnesota renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Renew by the expiration associated with the licensee’s birth month and renewal year. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | Continuing Education | Minnesota rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: RNs complete 24 continuing-education hours during a 24-month cycle; LPNs complete 12 hours during a 24-month cycle. |
| Apply by endorsement | Apply by Endorsement | The Minnesota destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Use Nursys when the licensing jurisdiction participates or follow direct Board verification instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Minnesota Board online services | Authenticated Minnesota transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: mn.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Minnesota. For Minnesota, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Minnesota Board of Nursing | For Minnesota, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (612) 317-3000 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 Minnesota authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
Minnesota Board Contact Directory ↗
Official board contact, complaint and public resource directory.
Minnesota Board of Nursing official website · reviewed July 28, 2026Minnesota 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 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 Minnesota status recorded as Non-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 Minnesota Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Minnesota license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Minnesota source remains Minnesota Board of Nursing license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Minnesota Board of Nursing license verification for Minnesota; follow Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Minnesota Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(612) 317-3000
Is there a separate mailing address?
1210 Northland Drive, Suite 120, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
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.