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Northern Mariana Islands nursing license lookup, renewal and board contact

CNMI uses online licensing and requires current substance-use-disorder education; it is not an NLC jurisdiction.

Reviewed July 27, 20264 official source recordsView link evidence
Current regulatory alert

Do not use an older renewal form after a revised document is issued.

Verified answer map

Which system should you use?

The route depends on the task and credential. Only links tied to a reviewed task record are presented as official actions.

GoalReviewed routeState-specific note
Verify current license statusNorthern Mariana Islands License VerificationSearch by license number when available and document the live Northern Mariana Islands result date.
Renew or reactivate a licenseNorthern Mariana Islands Renewal PortalFollow this published timing: Use the expiration date and current credential-specific renewal document.
Check CE or continuing competenceNCSBN License Verification GuidanceReview the exact requirement before buying coursework: Follow the current credential-specific total; all licensees must complete current substance-use-disorder education.
Apply by endorsementNorthern Mariana Islands Licensure ApplicationsFor Northern Mariana Islands, use Nursys when accepted; otherwise follow the authority’s direct verification instructions.
Use the account or transaction portalNorthern Mariana Islands Renewal PortalConfirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: www.cnmilicensing.gov.mp.
Check complaints or public disciplineofficial complaint and discipline resourceFor Northern Mariana Islands, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot.
Contact the licensing authorityCommonwealth Board of Nurse ExaminersCall +1 (670) 233-2263 with the credential, license or application number available; do not email sensitive documents unless given a secure route.
Use national verification or monitoringNursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when acceptedNorthern Mariana Islands is recorded as a non-compact jurisdiction. A nurse normally needs the license or other authority required by Northern Mariana Islands; an out-of-state compact license should not be assumed to replace that requirement.

Northern Mariana Islands licensing facts

How regulation is organized

Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners regulates the credentials recorded for Northern Mariana Islands: RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Public status checks use Northern Mariana Islands license verification; renewal uses Northern Mariana Islands licensing or renewal portal. The recorded renewal schedule is Credential-specific Board cycle The compact classification shown for this review is Non-compact jurisdiction.

Public verification

Northern Mariana Islands license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Northern Mariana Islands. The destination is hosted on www.cnmilicensing.gov.mp. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.

Renewal timing

For Northern Mariana Islands, the recorded renewal cycle is Credential-specific Board cycle The named renewal route is Northern Mariana Islands licensing or renewal portal. The current fee summary is Confirm the amount in the official CNMI portal..

CE or competence

The reviewed Northern Mariana Islands continuing-education or competence rule is: Follow the current credential-specific total; all licensees must complete current substance-use-disorder education. The record-retention or audit note is: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority..

Reviewed fieldCurrent dataset value
AuthorityCommonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners
Public verificationNorthern Mariana Islands official license verification
Renewal cycleCredential-specific Board cycle
Renewal deadlineUse the expiration date and current credential-specific renewal document.
Continuing competenceFollow the current credential-specific total; all licensees must complete current substance-use-disorder education.
FeesConfirm the amount in the official CNMI portal.
Compact statusNon-compact jurisdiction
CredentialsRN, LPN, APRN, CNA
Phone+1 (670) 233-2263
Physical locationCDA Building, 2nd Floor, San Jose, Beach Road, Saipan, MP 96950
Mailing addressCDA Building, 2nd Floor, San Jose, Beach Road, Saipan, MP 96950
Primary official domainswww.cnmilicensing.gov.mp

Authority and credential routing

Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners is the responsible licensing authority. Use the latest credential-specific renewal document.

Credential in this recordRN
Credential in this recordLPN
Credential in this recordAPRN
Credential in this recordCNA

The reviewed Northern Mariana Islands credential set is RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Use Northern Mariana Islands license verification for the public record and Northern Mariana Islands 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; Non-compact jurisdiction. The public record host is www.cnmilicensing.gov.mp, and the recorded renewal schedule is Credential-specific Board cycle

How to verify a Northern Mariana Islands nursing license

Northern Mariana Islands license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Northern Mariana Islands. The destination is hosted on www.cnmilicensing.gov.mp. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Northern Mariana Islands licensing or renewal portal.

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Employer note: Use the live primary-source record rather than a saved screenshot.

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How to interpret the result

FieldMeaningRisk to avoid
Northern Mariana Islands credential typeFor Northern Mariana Islands, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN, CNA; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit.For Northern Mariana Islands, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority.
Current statusRead the exact status wording published by Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted.For Northern Mariana Islands, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice.
Expiration / renewal timingCredential-specific Board cycle. Use the expiration date and current credential-specific renewal document.For Northern Mariana Islands, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record.
Multistate designationNorthern Mariana Islands is recorded as a non-compact jurisdiction. A nurse normally needs the license or other authority required by Northern Mariana Islands; an out-of-state compact license should not be assumed to replace that requirement.For Northern Mariana Islands, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move.
Public discipline or restrictionsReview public orders or restrictions linked by Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners, Northern Mariana Islands official license verification or Nursys when applicable.Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice.
Verification dateThe result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Northern Mariana Islands verification date.For Northern Mariana Islands, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision.

Northern Mariana Islands nursing license renewal

CycleCredential-specific Board cycle
DeadlineUse the expiration date and current credential-specific renewal document.
Published fee summaryConfirm the amount in the official CNMI portal.
CE / competenceFollow the current credential-specific total; all licensees must complete current substance-use-disorder education.

Named renewal system: Northern Mariana Islands official licensing portal.

  1. Confirm the credential and expiration date.
  2. Review the current credential-specific requirements.
  3. Complete required competence or education.
  4. Submit the official renewal and payment.
  5. Verify the updated license record.

Renewal cautions

  • Use the latest credential-specific renewal document.
  • Do not use an older renewal form after a revised document is issued.

Continuing education or continuing competence

Follow the current credential-specific total; all licensees must complete current substance-use-disorder education.

  • 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.

Northern Mariana Islands license by endorsement

The reviewed Northern Mariana Islands credential set is RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Use Northern Mariana Islands license verification for the public record and Northern Mariana Islands 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; Non-compact jurisdiction. The public record host is www.cnmilicensing.gov.mp, and the recorded renewal schedule is Credential-specific Board cycle

No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.

Read the detailed Northern Mariana Islands endorsement checklist

National verification and compact status

Non-compact jurisdiction

Northern Mariana Islands is classified as Non-compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Credential-specific Board cycle and the authority model is Territorial nursing regulatory board. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.

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Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners contact and location

Physical address
CDA Building, 2nd Floor, San Jose, Beach Road, Saipan, MP 96950
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Mailing address
CDA Building, 2nd Floor, San Jose, Beach Road, Saipan, MP 96950
Email / service hours

Confirm current service hours before calling or visiting.

Location note: Confirm office hours and whether walk-in service is available before visiting.

Frequently asked questions

Who regulates nursing licenses in Northern Mariana Islands?

Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners. Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners is the responsible licensing authority. Use the latest credential-specific renewal document.

What is the reviewed Northern Mariana Islands license lookup?

Northern Mariana Islands official license verification. Northern Mariana Islands license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Northern Mariana Islands. The destination is hosted on www.cnmilicensing.gov.mp. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Northern Mariana Islands licensing or renewal portal.

When is a Northern Mariana Islands nursing license renewed?

Credential-specific Board cycle. Use the expiration date and current credential-specific renewal document.

What CE or competence applies in Northern Mariana Islands?

Follow the current credential-specific total; all licensees must complete current substance-use-disorder education.

What fee information is published for Northern Mariana Islands?

Confirm the amount in the official CNMI portal.

How can I contact the nursing authority in Northern Mariana Islands?

Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners publishes +1 (670) 233-2263 and CDA Building, 2nd Floor, San Jose, Beach Road, Saipan, MP 96950.

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Primary official sources reviewed

Review date: July 27, 2026 · Next scheduled review: September 27, 2026.