Direct answer
The responsible authority is Montana Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Montana source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Montana Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Montana official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Use the credential expiration shown in the licensing system |
| Renewal deadline | Renew before the official expiration date. |
| Continuing competence | The former general RN/LPN/APRN CE requirement was repealed effective November 18, 2023; individual credential conditions still control. |
| Fees | Confirm the current amount in Montana online licensing. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, CNA |
| Phone | (406) 841-2300 |
| Physical location | 301 S. Park Avenue, Suite 401, P.O. Box 200513, Helena, MT 59620-0513 |
| Mailing address | 301 S. Park Avenue, Suite 401, P.O. Box 200513, Helena, MT 59620-0513 |
| Primary official domains | boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov, ebiz.mt.gov |
4 primary official source records and 6 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
Montana Board of Nursing is the responsible licensing authority. Older pages may still show a repealed general CE total.
301 S. Park Avenue, Suite 401, P.O. Box 200513, Helena, MT 59620-0513Open 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 Montana primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Montana result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Montana Renewal Portal | Montana renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Renew before the official expiration date. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Montana rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: The former general RN/LPN/APRN CE requirement was repealed effective November 18, 2023; individual credential conditions still control. |
| Apply by endorsement | Montana Licensure Applications | The Montana destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. For Montana, use Nursys when accepted; otherwise follow the authority’s direct verification instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Montana Renewal Portal | Authenticated Montana transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov, ebiz.mt.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Montana. For Montana, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Montana Board of Nursing | For Montana, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (406) 841-2300 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 Montana authority remains the source for local requirements. Montana 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 Montana or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. |
Complete official task destinations
Montana license verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Montana licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Montana 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 Montana status recorded as Compact jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Montana Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Montana license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Montana source remains Montana official license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Montana official license verification for Montana; follow Montana 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 Montana?
Montana Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(406) 841-2300
Is there a separate mailing address?
301 S. Park Avenue, Suite 401, P.O. Box 200513, Helena, MT 59620-0513
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.