Direct answer
The responsible authority is Vermont Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Vermont source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Vermont, 4 primary official source records and 7 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
Vermont Board of Nursing is the responsible licensing authority. LNA requirements differ from RN/LPN requirements.
89 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05602-3402Open 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 | Vermont License Verification | Use the reviewed Vermont primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Vermont result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Vermont Renewal Portal | Vermont renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Use the expiration shown in the OPR record and current renewal notice. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Vermont rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: Follow the current credential-specific practice or education pathway rather than assuming one blanket total. |
| Apply by endorsement | Vermont Licensure Applications | The Vermont destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. For Vermont, use Nursys when accepted; otherwise follow the authority’s direct verification instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Vermont Renewal Portal | Authenticated Vermont transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: sos.vermont.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Vermont. For Vermont, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Vermont Board of Nursing | For Vermont, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (802) 828-2396 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 Vermont authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
Vermont license verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Vermont licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Vermont Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Vermont 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 Vermont Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Vermont license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Vermont source remains Vermont official license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Vermont official license verification for Vermont; follow Vermont Board of Nursing 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 Vermont?
Vermont Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(802) 828-2396
Is there a separate mailing address?
89 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05602-3402
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.