Mississippi licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Mississippi Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Mississippi: RN, LPN, APRN. Public status checks use Mississippi license verification; renewal uses Mississippi Licensee Gateway. The recorded renewal schedule is Biennial by credential The compact classification shown for this review is NLC member jurisdiction.
Public verification
Mississippi license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Mississippi. The destination is hosted on www.msbn.ms.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Mississippi, the recorded renewal cycle is Biennial by credential The named renewal route is Mississippi Licensee Gateway. The current fee summary is The Board’s current renewal application lists an active renewal fee of $100; late fees escalate after expiration..
CE or competence
The reviewed Mississippi continuing-education or competence rule is: RNs generally need 20 contact hours when out of practice for more than five years. LPNs and APRNs are subject to their own renewal, endorsement and specialty requirements. The record-retention or audit note is: Retain certificates and submit them when the Board requests evidence..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Mississippi Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Mississippi Board of Nursing license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial by credential |
| Renewal deadline | RN: December 31 of even-numbered years. LPN: December 31 of odd-numbered years; renewal opens July 1. |
| Continuing competence | RNs generally need 20 contact hours when out of practice for more than five years. LPNs and APRNs are subject to their own renewal, endorsement and specialty requirements. |
| Fees | The Board’s current renewal application lists an active renewal fee of $100; late fees escalate after expiration. |
| Compact status | NLC member jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN |
| Phone | (601) 957-6300 |
| Physical location | 713 S. Pear Orchard Road, Suite 300, Ridgeland, MS 39157 |
| Mailing address | 713 S. Pear Orchard Road, Suite 300, Ridgeland, MS 39157 |
| Primary official domains | www.msbn.ms.gov |
How to verify a Mississippi nursing license
Mississippi license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Mississippi. The destination is hosted on www.msbn.ms.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Mississippi Licensee Gateway.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi credential type | For Mississippi, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Mississippi, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Mississippi Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Mississippi, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Biennial by credential. RN: December 31 of even-numbered years. LPN: December 31 of odd-numbered years; renewal opens July 1. | For Mississippi, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Mississippi 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 Mississippi or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Mississippi, 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 Mississippi Board of Nursing, Mississippi 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 Mississippi verification date. | For Mississippi, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Mississippi nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Mississippi Nurse Gateway.
- Confirm the credential renewal year.
- Complete any CE or competency condition that applies to the license history.
- Log in to the Nurse Gateway.
- Submit renewal and payment during the official window.
- Verify the renewed status in the public lookup.
Renewal cautions
- Late renewal charges increase after the regular window.
- Expanded-role LPN and APRN credentials can require additional forms or education.
Continuing education or continuing competence
RNs generally need 20 contact hours when out of practice for more than five years. LPNs and APRNs are subject to their own renewal, endorsement and specialty requirements.
- Use accepted nursing-related education.
- APRN controlled-substance or specialty obligations may apply.
- Do not assume one credential’s CE rule applies to another.
Records and audits: Retain certificates and submit them when the Board requests evidence.
Mississippi license by endorsement
The reviewed Mississippi credential set is RN, LPN, APRN. Use Mississippi license verification for the public record and Mississippi Licensee Gateway for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; NLC member jurisdiction. The public record host is www.msbn.ms.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Biennial by credential
National verification and compact status
NLC member jurisdiction
Mississippi is classified as NLC member jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Biennial by credential 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active license renewal | RN/LPN | $100 | Confirm credential and current late-fee tier in Nurse Gateway. Official source ↗ |
| Endorsement application | RN | $100 | Nonrefundable. Official source ↗ |
| Endorsement application | LPN | $60 | Nonrefundable. Official source ↗ |
| Criminal background check | Endorsement applicant | $75 | Required CBC fee. Official source ↗ |
Mississippi Board of Nursing contact and location
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6 reviewed official destinations for Mississippi
Mississippi license verification ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Mississippi Licensee Gateway ↗
Mississippi Licensee Gateway is the reviewed Mississippi renewal destination on gateway.licensure.msbn.ms.gov. Confirm the credential, deadline, and amount before submitting payment.
Mississippi Board secure gateway for license renewal and license management · reviewed July 28, 2026Continuing-education FAQ ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Licensure by endorsement ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Applications and forms ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Mississippi Board of Nursing ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Mississippi?
Mississippi Board of Nursing. The Mississippi Board of Nursing regulates RN, LPN and APRN practice. Its Nurse Gateway handles applications and renewals, while public verification is a separate primary-source service.
What is the reviewed Mississippi license lookup?
Mississippi Board of Nursing license verification. Mississippi license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Mississippi. The destination is hosted on www.msbn.ms.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Mississippi Licensee Gateway.
When is a Mississippi nursing license renewed?
Biennial by credential. RN: December 31 of even-numbered years. LPN: December 31 of odd-numbered years; renewal opens July 1.
What CE or competence applies in Mississippi?
RNs generally need 20 contact hours when out of practice for more than five years. LPNs and APRNs are subject to their own renewal, endorsement and specialty requirements.
What fee information is published for Mississippi?
The Board’s current renewal application lists an active renewal fee of $100; late fees escalate after expiration.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Mississippi?
Mississippi Board of Nursing publishes (601) 957-6300 and 713 S. Pear Orchard Road, Suite 300, Ridgeland, MS 39157.