North Dakota licensing facts
How regulation is organized
North Dakota Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for North Dakota: RN, LPN, APRN, UAP. Public status checks use North Dakota license verification; renewal uses North Dakota licensing or renewal portal. The recorded renewal schedule is Two years The compact classification shown for this review is Compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
North Dakota license verification is the reviewed public verification route for North Dakota. The destination is hosted on www.ndbon.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For North Dakota, the recorded renewal cycle is Two years The named renewal route is North Dakota licensing or renewal portal. The current fee summary is LPN $130; RN $140; APRN $220; APRN with prescriptive authority $295..
CE or competence
The reviewed North Dakota continuing-education or competence rule is: RN/LPN: 12 contact hours every two years; APRN prescriptive authority: 15 pharmacotherapy hours. The record-retention or audit note is: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | North Dakota Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | North Dakota official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Two years |
| Renewal deadline | Renew before the expiration shown in the Board record. |
| Continuing competence | RN/LPN: 12 contact hours every two years; APRN prescriptive authority: 15 pharmacotherapy hours. |
| Fees | LPN $130; RN $140; APRN $220; APRN with prescriptive authority $295. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, UAP |
| Phone | (701) 751-3000 |
| Physical location | 919 S. 7th Street, Suite 504, Bismarck, ND 58504 |
| Mailing address | 919 S. 7th Street, Suite 504, Bismarck, ND 58504 |
| Primary official domains | www.ndbon.org |
How to verify a North Dakota nursing license
North Dakota license verification is the reviewed public verification route for North Dakota. The destination is hosted on www.ndbon.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use North Dakota licensing or renewal portal.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota credential type | Confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN, UAP; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For North Dakota, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by North Dakota Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For North Dakota, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Two years. Renew before the expiration shown in the Board record. | For North Dakota, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | North Dakota 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 North Dakota or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For North Dakota, 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 North Dakota Board of Nursing, North Dakota official 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 North Dakota verification date. | For North Dakota, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
North Dakota nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: North Dakota official licensing portal.
- Confirm the credential and expiration date.
- Review the current credential-specific requirements.
- Complete required competence or education.
- Submit the official renewal and payment.
- Verify the updated license record.
Renewal cautions
- Retain CE records for two renewal cycles.
- APRN requirements and fees differ from RN/LPN.
Continuing education or continuing competence
RN/LPN: 12 contact hours every two years; APRN prescriptive authority: 15 pharmacotherapy hours.
- Use the credential-specific official instructions.
- Complete any mandatory topic or practice pathway.
- Retain supporting evidence for audit.
Records and audits: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority.
North Dakota license by endorsement
The reviewed North Dakota credential set is RN, LPN, APRN, UAP. Use North Dakota license verification for the public record and North Dakota licensing or renewal portal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Compact jurisdiction. The public record host is www.ndbon.org, and the recorded renewal schedule is Two years
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
Compact jurisdiction
North Dakota is classified as Compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Two years and the authority model is State nursing regulatory board. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal | LPN | $130 | Current Board renewal page. Official source ↗ |
| Renewal | RN | $140 | Current Board renewal page. Official source ↗ |
| Renewal | APRN | $220 | Without prescriptive authority. Official source ↗ |
| Renewal | APRN with prescriptive authority | $295 | Current Board renewal page. Official source ↗ |
North Dakota Board of Nursing contact and location
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3 reviewed official destinations for North Dakota
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026North Dakota licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026North Dakota Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in North Dakota?
North Dakota Board of Nursing. North Dakota Board of Nursing is the responsible licensing authority. Retain CE records for two renewal cycles.
What is the reviewed North Dakota license lookup?
North Dakota official license verification. North Dakota license verification is the reviewed public verification route for North Dakota. The destination is hosted on www.ndbon.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use North Dakota licensing or renewal portal.
When is a North Dakota nursing license renewed?
Two years. Renew before the expiration shown in the Board record.
What CE or competence applies in North Dakota?
RN/LPN: 12 contact hours every two years; APRN prescriptive authority: 15 pharmacotherapy hours.
What fee information is published for North Dakota?
LPN $130; RN $140; APRN $220; APRN with prescriptive authority $295.
How can I contact the nursing authority in North Dakota?
North Dakota Board of Nursing publishes (701) 751-3000 and 919 S. 7th Street, Suite 504, Bismarck, ND 58504.