Direct answer
The responsible authority is Mississippi Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Mississippi source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Mississippi, 5 primary official source records and 9 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
713 S. Pear Orchard Road, Suite 300, Ridgeland, MS 39157Open 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 | Mississippi License Verification | Use the reviewed Mississippi primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Mississippi result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Applications and Forms | Mississippi renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: RN: December 31 of even-numbered years. LPN: December 31 of odd-numbered years; renewal opens July 1. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | Mississippi CE FAQ | Mississippi rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: 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. |
| Apply by endorsement | Licensure by Endorsement | The Mississippi destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Use Nursys for participating jurisdictions or the Board-directed verification method. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Mississippi Nurse Gateway | Authenticated Mississippi transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: www.msbn.ms.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Mississippi. For Mississippi, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Mississippi Board of Nursing | For Mississippi, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (601) 957-6300 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 Mississippi authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
Mississippi 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, 2026Mississippi license verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Continuing-education FAQ ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Licensure by endorsement ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Applications and forms ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Mississippi 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 Mississippi status recorded as NLC member 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 Mississippi Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Mississippi license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Mississippi source remains Mississippi Board of Nursing license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Mississippi Board of Nursing license verification for Mississippi; follow Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
Mississippi Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(601) 957-6300
Is there a separate mailing address?
713 S. Pear Orchard Road, Suite 300, Ridgeland, MS 39157
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.