Direct answer
The responsible authority is Puerto Rico Board of Nurse Examiners. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Puerto Rico source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Puerto Rico Board of Nurse Examiners |
| Public verification | Puerto Rico official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Three years |
| Renewal deadline | Use the individual expiration date and current ORCPS notice. |
| Continuing competence | Credential-specific CE totals apply; current official forms and regulations control. |
| Fees | Confirm the current credential-specific amount in ORCPS. |
| Compact status | Non-compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN |
| Phone | (787) 765-2929 |
| Physical location | GM Group Building, 3rd Floor, 1590 Ponce de León Avenue, Río Piedras, PR 00926 |
| Mailing address | GM Group Building, 3rd Floor, 1590 Ponce de León Avenue, Río Piedras, PR 00926 |
| Primary official domains | www.salud.pr.gov, orcps.salud.pr.gov |
4 primary official source records and 6 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
Puerto Rico Board of Nurse Examiners is the responsible licensing authority. Official forms may be published in Spanish and credential requirements differ.
GM Group Building, 3rd Floor, 1590 Ponce de León Avenue, Río Piedras, PR 00926Open 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 Puerto Rico primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Puerto Rico result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Puerto Rico Renewal Portal | Puerto Rico renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Use the individual expiration date and current ORCPS notice. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Puerto Rico rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: Credential-specific CE totals apply; current official forms and regulations control. |
| Apply by endorsement | Puerto Rico Licensure Applications | The Puerto Rico destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. For Puerto Rico, use Nursys when accepted; otherwise follow the authority’s direct verification instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Puerto Rico Renewal Portal | Authenticated Puerto Rico transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: www.salud.pr.gov, orcps.salud.pr.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Puerto Rico. For Puerto Rico, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Puerto Rico Board of Nurse Examiners | For Puerto Rico, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (787) 765-2929 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 Puerto Rico authority remains the source for local requirements. Puerto Rico is recorded as a non-compact jurisdiction. A nurse normally needs the license or other authority required by Puerto Rico; an out-of-state compact license should not be assumed to replace that requirement. |
Complete official task destinations
Puerto Rico license verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Puerto Rico licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico Board of Nurse Examiners; passing the exam does not itself create a Puerto Rico license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Puerto Rico source remains Puerto Rico official license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Puerto Rico official license verification for Puerto Rico; follow Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico Board of Nurse Examiners.
What is the published phone number?
(787) 765-2929
Is there a separate mailing address?
GM Group Building, 3rd Floor, 1590 Ponce de León Avenue, Río Piedras, PR 00926
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.