Direct answer
The responsible authority is North Dakota Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
North Dakota source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For North Dakota, 4 primary official source records and 7 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
North Dakota Board of Nursing is the responsible licensing authority. Retain CE records for two renewal cycles.
919 S. 7th Street, Suite 504, Bismarck, ND 58504Open 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 | North Dakota License Verification | Use the reviewed North Dakota primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live North Dakota result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | North Dakota Renewal Portal | North Dakota renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Renew before the expiration shown in the Board record. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | North Dakota rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: RN/LPN: 12 contact hours every two years; APRN prescriptive authority: 15 pharmacotherapy hours. |
| Apply by endorsement | North Dakota Licensure Applications | The North Dakota destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. For North Dakota, use Nursys when accepted; otherwise follow the authority’s direct verification instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | North Dakota Renewal Portal | Authenticated North Dakota transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: www.ndbon.org. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in North Dakota. For North Dakota, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | North Dakota Board of Nursing | For North Dakota, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (701) 751-3000 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 North Dakota authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
North Dakota license verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
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, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the North Dakota 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 North Dakota Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a North Dakota license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local North Dakota source remains North Dakota official license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside North Dakota official license verification for North Dakota; follow North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
North Dakota Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(701) 751-3000
Is there a separate mailing address?
919 S. 7th Street, Suite 504, Bismarck, ND 58504
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.