Direct answer
The responsible authority is Oregon State Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Oregon source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Oregon State Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Oregon Board primary-source verification |
| Renewal cycle | Every two years by birthday |
| Renewal deadline | Renew before the birthday expiration shown in the official Oregon record. |
| Continuing competence | For 2026–2027 LPN/RN/APRN renewal, complete the one-hour Oregon pain-management module within 36 months and two hours of cultural-competency education within 48 months. |
| Fees | Confirm the current amount in Oregon licensing services; fee rules changed with 2026 modernization. |
| Compact status | Non-compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, CNA, CMA |
| Phone | (971) 673-0685 |
| Physical location | 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97224 |
| Mailing address | 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97224 |
| Primary official domains | www.oregon.gov, osbn.boardsofnursing.org |
For Oregon, 6 primary official source records and 10 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
The Oregon State Board of Nursing regulates nursing licenses and certificates. Oregon changed its competency framework effective January 1, 2026, so pre-2026 practice-hour summaries are outdated.
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97224Open 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 | Oregon Primary Source Verification | Use the reviewed Oregon primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Oregon result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Oregon Licensing Services | Oregon renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Renew before the birthday expiration shown in the official Oregon record. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | Cultural Competency CE | Oregon rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: For 2026–2027 LPN/RN/APRN renewal, complete the one-hour Oregon pain-management module within 36 months and two hours of cultural-competency education within 48 months. |
| Apply by endorsement | LPN/RN Endorsement Directions | The Oregon destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Use Nursys when available and the Board’s direct instructions for nonparticipating jurisdictions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Oregon Licensing Services | Authenticated Oregon transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: www.oregon.gov, osbn.boardsofnursing.org. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Oregon. For Oregon, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Oregon State Board of Nursing | For Oregon, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (971) 673-0685 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 Oregon authority remains the source for local requirements. Oregon is recorded as a non-compact jurisdiction. A nurse normally needs the license or other authority required by Oregon; an out-of-state compact license should not be assumed to replace that requirement. |
Complete official task destinations
Oregon Nursing Renewal Instructions ↗
Oregon Nursing Renewal Instructions is the reviewed Oregon renewal destination on www.oregon.gov. Confirm the credential, deadline, and amount before submitting payment.
Oregon State Board official licensing how-to page with renewal route to online licensing · reviewed July 28, 2026Oregon license lookup ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Competency requirements ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Cultural competency CE ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Pain management CE ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026LPN/RN endorsement directions ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Oregon State 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 Oregon status recorded as Non-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 Oregon State Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create an Oregon license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Oregon source remains Oregon Board primary-source verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Oregon Board primary-source verification for Oregon; follow Oregon State 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 Oregon?
Oregon State Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(971) 673-0685
Is there a separate mailing address?
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97224
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.