Direct answer
The responsible authority is Ohio Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Ohio source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Ohio Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | eLicense Ohio |
| Renewal cycle | Every two years |
| Renewal deadline | The exact window depends on credential type and year; consult the official renewal schedule. |
| Continuing competence | Credential-specific CE requirements apply; complete them in the reporting period stated by the Board. |
| Fees | Confirm the current single-state or multistate fee on the official fee page and in eLicense. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | LPN, RN, APRN, Dialysis Technician, Community Health Worker |
| Phone | (614) 466-3947 |
| Physical location | 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 |
| Mailing address | 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 |
| Primary official domains | nursing.ohio.gov |
For Ohio, 4 primary official source records and 8 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
Ohio uses the eLicense Ohio system for applications, renewals and license management. The public eLicense search and Nursys services support verification. Ohio participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068Open 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 | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Use the reviewed Ohio primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Ohio result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Ohio Renewal Schedule | Ohio renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: The exact window depends on credential type and year; consult the official renewal schedule. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Ohio rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: Credential-specific CE requirements apply; complete them in the reporting period stated by the Board. |
| Apply by endorsement | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | The Ohio destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Nursys or the official verification route specified by Ohio. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | eLicense Ohio | Authenticated Ohio transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: nursing.ohio.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Ohio. For Ohio, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Ohio Board of Nursing | For Ohio, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (614) 466-3947 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 Ohio authority remains the source for local requirements. Ohio 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 Ohio or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. |
Complete official task destinations
Ohio RN/LPN License Lookup through Nursys ↗
The Ohio Board directs public RN/LPN license lookup to Nursys. Use QuickConfirm and match the license type, status and any discipline information.
Ohio Board licensing guidance naming Nursys for RN license lookup · reviewed July 28, 2026Renewal schedule ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026eLicense Applications ↗
Official eLicense route
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Ohio Board fees ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Ohio 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 Ohio status recorded as 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 Ohio Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create an Ohio license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Ohio source remains eLicense Ohio.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside eLicense Ohio for Ohio; follow Ohio 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 Ohio?
Ohio Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(614) 466-3947
Is there a separate mailing address?
8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
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.