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U.S. Virgin Islands nursing license lookup, renewal and board contact

The U.S. Virgin Islands uses birth-month renewal and has enacted the NLC, but implementation remains pending.

Reviewed July 27, 20264 official source recordsView link evidence
Current regulatory alert

Do not assume multistate practice authority while implementation is pending.

Verified answer map

Which system should you use?

The route depends on the task and credential. Only links tied to a reviewed task record are presented as official actions.

GoalReviewed routeState-specific note
Verify current license statusU.S. Virgin Islands License VerificationSearch by license number when available and document the live U.S. Virgin Islands result date.
Renew or reactivate a licenseU.S. Virgin Islands Renewal PortalFollow this published timing: LPN/CNA: even years; RN/APRN: odd years; expiration is last day of birth month.
Check CE or continuing competenceNCSBN License Verification GuidanceReview the exact requirement before buying coursework: Complete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN.
Apply by endorsementU.S. Virgin Islands Licensure ApplicationsFor U.S. Virgin Islands, use Nursys when accepted; otherwise follow the authority’s direct verification instructions.
Use the account or transaction portalU.S. Virgin Islands Renewal PortalConfirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: doh.vi.gov, vibnl.boardsofnursing.org.
Check complaints or public disciplineofficial complaint and discipline resourceFor U.S. Virgin Islands, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot.
Contact the licensing authorityVirgin Islands Board of Nurse LicensureCall (340) 249-0684 with the credential, license or application number available; do not email sensitive documents unless given a secure route.
Use national verification or monitoringNursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when acceptedU.S. Virgin Islands has enacted compact participation but implementation is recorded as pending. Do not treat an ordinary U.S. Virgin Islands license as multistate until the responsible authority confirms operational implementation and the public record shows multistate authority.

U.S. Virgin Islands licensing facts

How regulation is organized

Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure regulates the credentials recorded for U.S. Virgin Islands: RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Public status checks use U.S. Virgin Islands license verification; renewal uses U.S. Virgin Islands licensing or renewal portal. The recorded renewal schedule is Biennial by birth month The compact classification shown for this review is NLC enacted — implementation pending.

Public verification

U.S. Virgin Islands license verification is the reviewed public verification route for U.S. Virgin Islands. The destination is hosted on vibnl.boardsofnursing.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.

Renewal timing

For U.S. Virgin Islands, the recorded renewal cycle is Biennial by birth month The named renewal route is U.S. Virgin Islands licensing or renewal portal. The current fee summary is Confirm the credential-specific amount in the nurse portal..

CE or competence

The reviewed U.S. Virgin Islands continuing-education or competence rule is: Complete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN. The record-retention or audit note is: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority..

Reviewed fieldCurrent dataset value
AuthorityVirgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure
Public verificationU.S. Virgin Islands official license verification
Renewal cycleBiennial by birth month
Renewal deadlineLPN/CNA: even years; RN/APRN: odd years; expiration is last day of birth month.
Continuing competenceComplete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN.
FeesConfirm the credential-specific amount in the nurse portal.
Compact statusNLC enacted — implementation pending
CredentialsRN, LPN, APRN, CNA
Phone(340) 249-0684
Physical locationVirgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Mailing addressVirgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Primary official domainsdoh.vi.gov, vibnl.boardsofnursing.org

Authority and credential routing

Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure is the responsible licensing authority. RN/APRN and LPN/CNA renew in different years.

Credential in this recordRN
Credential in this recordLPN
Credential in this recordAPRN
Credential in this recordCNA

The reviewed U.S. Virgin Islands credential set is RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Use U.S. Virgin Islands license verification for the public record and U.S. Virgin Islands licensing or renewal portal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; NLC enacted — implementation pending. The public record host is vibnl.boardsofnursing.org, and the recorded renewal schedule is Biennial by birth month

How to verify a U.S. Virgin Islands nursing license

U.S. Virgin Islands license verification is the reviewed public verification route for U.S. Virgin Islands. The destination is hosted on vibnl.boardsofnursing.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use U.S. Virgin Islands licensing or renewal portal.

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Employer note: Use the live primary-source record rather than a saved screenshot.

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How to interpret the result

FieldMeaningRisk to avoid
U.S. Virgin Islands credential typeFor U.S. Virgin Islands, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN, CNA; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit.For U.S. Virgin Islands, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority.
Current statusRead the exact status wording published by Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted.For U.S. Virgin Islands, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice.
Expiration / renewal timingBiennial by birth month. LPN/CNA: even years; RN/APRN: odd years; expiration is last day of birth month.For U.S. Virgin Islands, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record.
Multistate designationU.S. Virgin Islands has enacted compact participation but implementation is recorded as pending. Do not treat an ordinary U.S. Virgin Islands license as multistate until the responsible authority confirms operational implementation and the public record shows multistate authority.For U.S. Virgin Islands, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move.
Public discipline or restrictionsReview public orders or restrictions linked by Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, U.S. Virgin Islands official license verification or Nursys when applicable.Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice.
Verification dateThe result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live U.S. Virgin Islands verification date.For U.S. Virgin Islands, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision.

U.S. Virgin Islands nursing license renewal

CycleBiennial by birth month
DeadlineLPN/CNA: even years; RN/APRN: odd years; expiration is last day of birth month.
Published fee summaryConfirm the credential-specific amount in the nurse portal.
CE / competenceComplete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN.

Named renewal system: U.S. Virgin Islands official licensing portal.

  1. Confirm the credential and expiration date.
  2. Review the current credential-specific requirements.
  3. Complete required competence or education.
  4. Submit the official renewal and payment.
  5. Verify the updated license record.

Renewal cautions

  • RN/APRN and LPN/CNA renew in different years.
  • Do not assume multistate practice authority while implementation is pending.

Continuing education or continuing competence

Complete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN.

  • Use the credential-specific official instructions.
  • Complete any mandatory topic or practice pathway.
  • Retain supporting evidence for audit.

Records and audits: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority.

U.S. Virgin Islands license by endorsement

The reviewed U.S. Virgin Islands credential set is RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Use U.S. Virgin Islands license verification for the public record and U.S. Virgin Islands licensing or renewal portal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; NLC enacted — implementation pending. The public record host is vibnl.boardsofnursing.org, and the recorded renewal schedule is Biennial by birth month

No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.

Read the detailed U.S. Virgin Islands endorsement checklist

National verification and compact status

NLC enacted — implementation pending

U.S. Virgin Islands is classified as NLC enacted — implementation pending. The recorded renewal cycle is Biennial by birth month and the authority model is Territorial nursing regulatory board. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.

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Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure contact and location

Physical address
Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, St. Thomas, VI 00802
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Mailing address
Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Email / service hours

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Location note: Confirm office hours and whether walk-in service is available before visiting.

Frequently asked questions

Who regulates nursing licenses in U.S. Virgin Islands?

Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure. Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure is the responsible licensing authority. RN/APRN and LPN/CNA renew in different years.

What is the reviewed U.S. Virgin Islands license lookup?

U.S. Virgin Islands official license verification. U.S. Virgin Islands license verification is the reviewed public verification route for U.S. Virgin Islands. The destination is hosted on vibnl.boardsofnursing.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use U.S. Virgin Islands licensing or renewal portal.

When is a U.S. Virgin Islands nursing license renewed?

Biennial by birth month. LPN/CNA: even years; RN/APRN: odd years; expiration is last day of birth month.

What CE or competence applies in U.S. Virgin Islands?

Complete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN.

What fee information is published for U.S. Virgin Islands?

Confirm the credential-specific amount in the nurse portal.

How can I contact the nursing authority in U.S. Virgin Islands?

Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure publishes (340) 249-0684 and Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, St. Thomas, VI 00802.

Evidence register

Primary official sources reviewed

Review date: July 27, 2026 · Next scheduled review: September 27, 2026.