Compact state checker
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Why we point you to Nursys
CompactStates explains the state rules. Nursys confirms your individual license. Nursys QuickConfirm is the official, free service where nurses can look up whether their own license is single-state or multistate. We’re an independent guide; Nursys and your board are where personal license status is verified.
Open Nursys QuickConfirmCommon questions
A nursing compact state is a U.S. jurisdiction that has joined and implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). If your primary state of residence is a compact state, you can apply for one multistate license that lets you practice in other compact states without getting a separate license in each one.