Direct answer
The responsible authority is New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
New York source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For New York, 4 primary official source records and 8 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234-1000Open map ↗
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.
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 New York primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live New York result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Online Registration Renewal | New York renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Online renewal is generally available in the final five months of the registration period and up to four months after the last valid period. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | Office of the Professions | New York rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: No general RN CE-hour total is listed for routine registration renewal; profession-specific mandatory training still applies. |
| Apply by endorsement | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | The New York destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Nursys can transmit participating U.S. license verification; otherwise the jurisdiction completes the required verification form. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | NYSED Online Registration Renewal | Authenticated New York transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: www.op.nysed.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in New York. For New York, 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 York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Nursing | For New York, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (518) 474-3817 ext. 120 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 York authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
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, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the New York status recorded as Non-compact 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 York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a New York license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local New York source remains NYSED Online License Verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside NYSED Online License Verification for New York; follow New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for 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 York?
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(518) 474-3817 ext. 120
Is there a separate mailing address?
89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234-1000
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.