Direct answer
The responsible authority is Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Northern Mariana Islands source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners |
| Public verification | Northern Mariana Islands official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Credential-specific Board cycle |
| Renewal deadline | Use the expiration date and current credential-specific renewal document. |
| Continuing competence | Follow the current credential-specific total; all licensees must complete current substance-use-disorder education. |
| Fees | Confirm the amount in the official CNMI portal. |
| Compact status | Non-compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, CNA |
| Phone | +1 (670) 233-2263 |
| Physical location | CDA Building, 2nd Floor, San Jose, Beach Road, Saipan, MP 96950 |
| Mailing address | CDA Building, 2nd Floor, San Jose, Beach Road, Saipan, MP 96950 |
| Primary official domains | www.cnmilicensing.gov.mp |
For Northern Mariana Islands, 4 primary official source records and 7 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners is the responsible licensing authority. Use the latest credential-specific renewal document.
CDA Building, 2nd Floor, San Jose, Beach Road, Saipan, MP 96950Open 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 | Northern Mariana Islands License Verification | Use the reviewed Northern Mariana Islands primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Northern Mariana Islands result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Northern Mariana Islands Renewal Portal | Northern Mariana Islands renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Use the expiration date and current credential-specific renewal document. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Northern Mariana Islands rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: Follow the current credential-specific total; all licensees must complete current substance-use-disorder education. |
| Apply by endorsement | Northern Mariana Islands Licensure Applications | The Northern Mariana Islands destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. For Northern Mariana Islands, use Nursys when accepted; otherwise follow the authority’s direct verification instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Northern Mariana Islands Renewal Portal | Authenticated Northern Mariana Islands transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: www.cnmilicensing.gov.mp. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Northern Mariana Islands. For 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 authority | Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners | For Northern Mariana Islands, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call +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 monitoring | Nursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when accepted | Nursys can support participating-board national verification, endorsement verification and monitoring, but the Northern Mariana Islands authority remains the source for local requirements. Northern 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. |
Complete official task destinations
Northern Mariana Islands license verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Northern Mariana Islands licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Northern Mariana Islands status recorded as Non-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 Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners; passing the exam does not itself create a Northern Mariana Islands license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Northern Mariana Islands source remains Northern Mariana Islands official license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Northern Mariana Islands official license verification for Northern Mariana Islands; follow Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners 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 Northern Mariana Islands?
Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners.
What is the published phone number?
+1 (670) 233-2263
Is there a separate mailing address?
CDA Building, 2nd Floor, San Jose, Beach Road, Saipan, MP 96950
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.