Vermont licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Vermont Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Vermont: RN, LPN, APRN, LNA. Public status checks use Vermont license verification; renewal uses Vermont licensing or renewal portal. The recorded renewal schedule is Credential-specific OPR cycle The compact classification shown for this review is Compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
Vermont license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Vermont. The destination is hosted on sos.vermont.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Vermont, the recorded renewal cycle is Credential-specific OPR cycle The named renewal route is Vermont licensing or renewal portal. The current fee summary is Confirm the credential-specific amount in OPR online services..
CE or competence
The reviewed Vermont continuing-education or competence rule is: Follow the current credential-specific practice or education pathway rather than assuming one blanket total. The record-retention or audit note is: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Vermont Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Vermont official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Credential-specific OPR cycle |
| Renewal deadline | Use the expiration shown in the OPR record and current renewal notice. |
| Continuing competence | Follow the current credential-specific practice or education pathway rather than assuming one blanket total. |
| Fees | Confirm the credential-specific amount in OPR online services. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, LNA |
| Phone | (802) 828-2396 |
| Physical location | 89 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05602-3402 |
| Mailing address | 89 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05602-3402 |
| Primary official domains | sos.vermont.gov |
How to verify a Vermont nursing license
Vermont license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Vermont. The destination is hosted on sos.vermont.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Vermont licensing or renewal portal.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont credential type | Confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN, LNA; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Vermont, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Vermont Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Vermont, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Credential-specific OPR cycle. Use the expiration shown in the OPR record and current renewal notice. | For Vermont, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Vermont 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 Vermont or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Vermont, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by Vermont Board of Nursing, Vermont official license verification or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Vermont verification date. | For Vermont, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Vermont nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Vermont official licensing portal.
- Confirm the credential and expiration date.
- Review the current credential-specific requirements.
- Complete required competence or education.
- Submit the official renewal and payment.
- Verify the updated license record.
Renewal cautions
- LNA requirements differ from RN/LPN requirements.
- Compact membership does not prove individual multistate eligibility.
Continuing education or continuing competence
Follow the current credential-specific practice or education pathway rather than assuming one blanket total.
- 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.
Vermont license by endorsement
The reviewed Vermont credential set is RN, LPN, APRN, LNA. Use Vermont license verification for the public record and Vermont 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; Compact jurisdiction. The public record host is sos.vermont.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Credential-specific OPR cycle
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
Compact jurisdiction
Vermont is classified as Compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Credential-specific OPR cycle and the authority model is Board within the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Vermont Board of Nursing contact and location
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3 reviewed official destinations for Vermont
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Vermont licensing or renewal portal ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Vermont Board of Nursing ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Vermont?
Vermont Board of Nursing. Vermont Board of Nursing is the responsible licensing authority. LNA requirements differ from RN/LPN requirements.
What is the reviewed Vermont license lookup?
Vermont official license verification. Vermont license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Vermont. The destination is hosted on sos.vermont.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Vermont licensing or renewal portal.
When is a Vermont nursing license renewed?
Credential-specific OPR cycle. Use the expiration shown in the OPR record and current renewal notice.
What CE or competence applies in Vermont?
Follow the current credential-specific practice or education pathway rather than assuming one blanket total.
What fee information is published for Vermont?
Confirm the credential-specific amount in OPR online services.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Vermont?
Vermont Board of Nursing publishes (802) 828-2396 and 89 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05602-3402.