Skip to content

Nursing license verification

Before you rely on compact privilege, confirm your license type. The official way to do that is Nursys QuickConfirm.

How do I verify whether my nursing license is multistate?

Use Nursys QuickConfirm, the national nurse license verification service. It shows your license details — including whether your license is single-state or multistate — so you know whether you actually hold compact privilege before you practice across state lines.

Nursys QuickConfirmLast reviewed 2026-06-17

Why verification matters

Living in a compact state doesn’t guarantee your license is multistate — you might hold a single-state license for several reasons. Compact privilege only works with a multistate license, so checking removes the guesswork.

  • Confirms single-state vs multistate status.
  • Shows whether the license is active and unencumbered.
  • Lets employers and boards verify you too.

How to verify your license

Go to Nursys QuickConfirm and search by your name and license details. If something looks wrong, contact your state board of nursing — find it on any state page.

What to do if your license is single-state

If you’re in a compact state but your license is single-state, contact your board about converting it to multistate. Learn more in the multistate license guide.

Frequently asked questions

Nursys QuickConfirm lets you look up license information online. It’s the recommended way to confirm whether a license is single-state or multistate.