Direct answer
The responsible authority is New Jersey Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
New Jersey source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | New Jersey Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | New Jersey MyLicense verification |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial |
| Renewal deadline | Use the expiration date and renewal notice for the individual credential; renew through the official state route. |
| Continuing competence | New Jersey nurses complete 30 contact hours during each biennial renewal period. |
| Fees | Confirm the current renewal and late charges in the state portal; unsupported amounts are intentionally not copied here. |
| Compact status | NLC member jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APN |
| Phone | (973) 504-6200 |
| Physical location | 124 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102 |
| Mailing address | 124 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102 |
| Primary official domains | www.njconsumeraffairs.gov, newjersey.mylicense.com |
For New Jersey, 6 primary official source records and 10 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
The New Jersey Board of Nursing is part of the Division of Consumer Affairs. Public verification uses the state MyLicense search, while applications and renewals use account-based systems.
124 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102Open 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 | New Jersey MyLicense Verification | Use the reviewed New Jersey primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live New Jersey result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Applications and Forms | New Jersey renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Use the expiration date and renewal notice for the individual credential; renew through the official state route. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | New Jersey Nursing CE FAQ | New Jersey rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: New Jersey nurses complete 30 contact hours during each biennial renewal period. |
| Apply by endorsement | Applications and Forms | The New Jersey destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Nursys or direct verification, depending on the issuing jurisdiction and Board instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | New Jersey online licensing services | Authenticated New Jersey transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov, newjersey.mylicense.com. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | New Jersey MyLicense Verification | License status and public discipline are separate questions in New Jersey. For New Jersey, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | New Jersey Board of Nursing | For New Jersey, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (973) 504-6200 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 New Jersey authority remains the source for local requirements. New Jersey 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 New Jersey or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. |
Complete official task destinations
New Jersey license verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026New Jersey nurse renewals ↗
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, 2026Applications and forms ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a New Jersey license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local New Jersey source remains New Jersey MyLicense verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside New Jersey MyLicense verification for New Jersey; follow New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
New Jersey Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(973) 504-6200
Is there a separate mailing address?
124 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102
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.