New York licensing facts
How regulation is organized
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for New York: RN, LPN, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist. Public status checks use New York Online Verification Searches; renewal uses Online Registration Renewal. The recorded renewal schedule is Registration is renewed about every three years The compact classification shown for this review is Non-compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
New York Online Verification Searches is the reviewed public verification route for New York. The destination is hosted on www.op.nysed.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For New York, the recorded renewal cycle is Registration is renewed about every three years The named renewal route is Online Registration Renewal. The current fee summary is Confirm the registration renewal fee in the official renewal transaction..
CE or competence
The reviewed New York continuing-education or competence rule is: No general RN CE-hour total is listed for routine registration renewal; profession-specific mandatory training still applies. The record-retention or audit note is: Maintain documentation of required coursework and exemptions..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Nursing |
| Public verification | NYSED Online License Verification |
| Renewal cycle | Registration is renewed about every three years |
| Renewal deadline | Online renewal is generally available in the final five months of the registration period and up to four months after the last valid period. |
| Continuing competence | No general RN CE-hour total is listed for routine registration renewal; profession-specific mandatory training still applies. |
| Fees | Confirm the registration renewal fee in the official renewal transaction. |
| Compact status | Non-compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Phone | (518) 474-3817 ext. 120 |
| Physical location | 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234-1000 |
| Mailing address | 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234-1000 |
| Primary official domains | www.op.nysed.gov |
How to verify a New York nursing license
New York Online Verification Searches is the reviewed public verification route for New York. The destination is hosted on www.op.nysed.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Online Registration Renewal.
Open New York Online Verification Searches ↗
Read the detailed lookup and troubleshooting guide
How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| New York credential type | Confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For New York, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For New York, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Registration is renewed about every three years. Online renewal is generally available in the final five months of the registration period and up to four months after the last valid period. | For New York, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | New York is recorded as a non-compact jurisdiction. A nurse normally needs the license or other authority required by New York; an out-of-state compact license should not be assumed to replace that requirement. | For New York, 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 New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Nursing, NYSED Online 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 New York verification date. | For New York, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
New York nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: NYSED Online Registration Renewal.
- Confirm that the registration is within the online renewal window.
- Retrieve the renewal PIN if required.
- Complete required training and disclosures.
- Submit the renewal and payment online.
- Check Online License Verification after processing.
Renewal cautions
- The license can remain valid while registration expires.
- Online processing can take up to three business days.
- A conditional registration or reportable event can require additional documents.
Continuing education or continuing competence
No general RN CE-hour total is listed for routine registration renewal; profession-specific mandatory training still applies.
- Infection control and barrier precautions every four years unless exempt.
- Child abuse identification and reporting coursework as required or exempted.
Records and audits: Maintain documentation of required coursework and exemptions.
New York license by endorsement
The reviewed New York credential set is RN, LPN, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist. Use New York Online Verification Searches for the public record and Online Registration Renewal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Non-compact jurisdiction. The public record host is www.op.nysed.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Registration is renewed about every three years
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
Non-compact jurisdiction
New York is classified as Non-compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Registration is renewed about every three years and the authority model is State education department professional licensing authority. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensure and first registration | RN/LPN | $143 | Initial license and first registration Official source ↗ |
| Limited permit | RN/LPN | $35 | Qualified applicants only Official source ↗ |
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Nursing contact and location
Fax: 518-474-3706
General Office of the Professions customer service is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Eastern time, excluding holidays.
5 reviewed official destinations for New York
New York Online Verification Searches ↗
NYSED public verification guidance and search routes for professional license and registration records.
New York State Education Department official verification service · reviewed July 28, 2026Online Registration Renewal ↗
Online renewal of professional registration
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nursing license requirements ↗
Official primary-source nursing licensing information.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nursing contact information ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Office of the Professions ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in New York?
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Nursing. New York distinguishes the professional license from registration. The license generally remains valid for life unless acted upon, but the registration must be renewed to practice or use the protected title. New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction.
What is the reviewed New York license lookup?
NYSED Online License Verification. New York Online Verification Searches is the reviewed public verification route for New York. The destination is hosted on www.op.nysed.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Online Registration Renewal.
When is a New York nursing license renewed?
Registration is renewed about every three years. Online renewal is generally available in the final five months of the registration period and up to four months after the last valid period.
What CE or competence applies in New York?
No general RN CE-hour total is listed for routine registration renewal; profession-specific mandatory training still applies.
What fee information is published for New York?
Confirm the registration renewal fee in the official renewal transaction.
How can I contact the nursing authority in New York?
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Nursing publishes (518) 474-3817 ext. 120 and 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234-1000.