Official Licensure Finder
Start with the source that owns the answer
Choose the task you need to complete, then go directly to the organization responsible for that information.
Last reviewed: August 2026
What are you trying to do?
Find my nursing regulatory body
Use the NCSBN directory to locate the board or regulatory body for the jurisdiction where you are applying or practicing.
Open the NCSBN board directory (opens the official website in a new tab)Verify a nursing license
Use Nursys QuickConfirm for participating boards. If a record is unavailable or a notice flags stale data, confirm directly with the issuing board.
Open Nursys QuickConfirm (opens the official website in a new tab)Check Nurse Licensure Compact status
Review the official compact map and requirements before assuming that a license carries multistate privileges.
Open Nurse Licensure Compact (opens the official website in a new tab)Understand the NCLEX process
Use the official NCLEX site for registration steps, current candidate rules, test plans, exam-day guidance, and results information.
Open the official NCLEX site (opens the official website in a new tab)Register or schedule with Pearson
Pearson manages NCLEX registration, payment, and scheduling after the required regulatory steps are completed.
Open official registration guidance (opens the official website in a new tab)Before you submit or pay
- Confirm that you are using the correct jurisdiction and license type.
- Use your legal name consistently and follow the identification rules for the process.
- Save confirmation emails, receipts, application numbers, and deadline dates.
- Verify accommodations and documentation requirements early with the responsible regulatory body.
- Return to the official source before acting on saved or printed information.