Direct answer
The responsible authority is Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Rhode Island source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education |
| Public verification | Rhode Island official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Two years |
| Renewal deadline | Renew before the expiration date shown in the licensing record. |
| Continuing competence | 10 CE hours per two-year cycle, including the current substance-related education specified by the Department. |
| Fees | Confirm the credential-specific amount in the official portal. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN |
| Phone | (401) 222-5700 |
| Physical location | 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908 |
| Mailing address | 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908 |
| Primary official domains | health.ri.gov, healthri.mylicense.com |
For Rhode Island, 4 primary official source records and 7 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education is the responsible licensing authority. APRN rules differ from RN/LPN requirements.
3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908Open 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 | Rhode Island License Verification | Use the reviewed Rhode Island primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Rhode Island result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Rhode Island Renewal Portal | Rhode Island renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Renew before the expiration date shown in the licensing record. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Rhode Island rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: 10 CE hours per two-year cycle, including the current substance-related education specified by the Department. |
| Apply by endorsement | Rhode Island Licensure Applications | The Rhode Island destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. For Rhode Island, use Nursys when accepted; otherwise follow the authority’s direct verification instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Rhode Island Renewal Portal | Authenticated Rhode Island transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: health.ri.gov, healthri.mylicense.com. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Rhode Island. For Rhode Island, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education | For Rhode Island, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (401) 222-5700 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 Rhode Island authority remains the source for local requirements. Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. |
Complete official task destinations
Rhode Island license verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Rhode Island licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Rhode Island status recorded as 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 Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education; passing the exam does not itself create a Rhode Island license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Rhode Island source remains Rhode Island official license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Rhode Island official license verification for Rhode Island; follow Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education 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 Rhode Island?
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education.
What is the published phone number?
(401) 222-5700
Is there a separate mailing address?
3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908
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.