Direct answer
The responsible authority is Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
U.S. Virgin Islands source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure |
| Public verification | U.S. Virgin Islands official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial by birth month |
| Renewal deadline | LPN/CNA: even years; RN/APRN: odd years; expiration is last day of birth month. |
| Continuing competence | Complete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN. |
| Fees | Confirm the credential-specific amount in the nurse portal. |
| Compact status | NLC enacted — implementation pending |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, CNA |
| Phone | (340) 249-0684 |
| Physical location | Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, St. Thomas, VI 00802 |
| Mailing address | Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, St. Thomas, VI 00802 |
| Primary official domains | doh.vi.gov, vibnl.boardsofnursing.org |
For U.S. Virgin Islands, 4 primary official source records and 7 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure is the responsible licensing authority. RN/APRN and LPN/CNA renew in different years.
Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, St. Thomas, VI 00802Open 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 | U.S. Virgin Islands License Verification | Use the reviewed U.S. Virgin Islands primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live U.S. Virgin Islands result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | U.S. Virgin Islands Renewal Portal | U.S. Virgin Islands renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: LPN/CNA: even years; RN/APRN: odd years; expiration is last day of birth month. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | U.S. Virgin Islands rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review 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 endorsement | U.S. Virgin Islands Licensure Applications | The U.S. Virgin Islands destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. For U.S. Virgin Islands, use Nursys when accepted; otherwise follow the authority’s direct verification instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | U.S. Virgin Islands Renewal Portal | Authenticated U.S. Virgin Islands transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: doh.vi.gov, vibnl.boardsofnursing.org. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in U.S. Virgin Islands. For 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 authority | Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure | For U.S. Virgin Islands, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (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 monitoring | Nursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when accepted | Nursys can support participating-board national verification, endorsement verification and monitoring, but the U.S. Virgin Islands authority remains the source for local requirements. U.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. |
Complete official task destinations
U.S. Virgin Islands license verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026U.S. Virgin Islands licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the U.S. Virgin Islands status recorded as NLC enacted — implementation pending; 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 Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure; passing the exam does not itself create a U.S. Virgin Islands license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local U.S. Virgin Islands source remains U.S. Virgin Islands official license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside U.S. Virgin Islands official license verification for U.S. Virgin Islands; follow Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure 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 U.S. Virgin Islands?
Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure.
What is the published phone number?
(340) 249-0684
Is there a separate mailing address?
Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, St. Thomas, VI 00802
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.