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Nurse License Guide

Alaska Nursing License Lookup

Verify any Alaska (AK) registered nurse license for free. Below is the official Alaska Board of Nursing lookup tool plus a step-by-step guide on how to use it.

Official Alaska License Verification

Hosted by the Alaska Board of Nursing. Free, public, and updated in real time.

Open Alaska License Lookup

Official source: Alaska Board of Nursing

What you'll need to look up a Alaska nurse license

  • The nurse's first and last name (exactly as registered), OR
  • The nurse's license number
  • No login or account required

How to look up a nurse license in Alaska

  1. 1

    Visit the Alaska Board of Nursing license verification tool (link above).

  2. 2

    Enter the nurse's first and last name exactly as registered, or enter the license number if you have it.

  3. 3

    Submit the search and review the results list.

  4. 4

    Click into the matching record to see license status, expiration date, and any disciplinary actions.

What each license status means

Status Meaning
Active Licensed and currently eligible to practice.
Inactive Not currently practicing, but the license can be reactivated.
Lapsed / Expired License was not renewed on time; nurse cannot practice until renewed.
Suspended Disciplinary action in place; practice is temporarily prohibited.
Revoked License was permanently terminated by the state board.

Looking up a multistate compact license?

Alaska does not issue multistate compact licenses directly. If you're trying to verify a nurse who practices in Alaska under a multistate license from another NLC state, use Nursys QuickConfirm, the national database operated by NCSBN.

Open Nursys QuickConfirm

Checking for disciplinary actions

The Alaska Board of Nursing lookup tool shows any disciplinary actions (suspensions, revocations, probation, consent orders) as part of the public record. If you need more detail on a specific disciplinary case, most state boards publish formal action documents on their enforcement page.

Visit the Alaska Board of Nursing website →

Alaska License Lookup FAQs

How do I look up a nurse license in Alaska?
Use the official Alaska Board of Nursing license verification tool. Enter the nurse's full name (or license number if you have it) and the tool will show current license status, expiration date, and any disciplinary actions. Results are free and updated in real time from the state board's records.
Is Alaska nursing license lookup free?
Yes. The Alaska Board of Nursing provides free public license verification. There is no cost to search, and you do not need to create an account for a basic lookup.
What does each license status mean?
Active means the nurse is licensed and in good standing. Inactive means the license is not currently in use but may be reactivated. Lapsed or Expired means the license was not renewed on time. Suspended or Revoked means disciplinary action was taken by the board and the nurse cannot legally practice.
Can I use Alaska license lookup results for hiring decisions?
No. Information from this page and from state board lookup tools is for general reference only. It is not a consumer report and cannot be used to make employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions. Employers who need FCRA-compliant background checks should use a licensed consumer reporting agency.
How current is the license information in Alaska?
The Alaska Board of Nursing maintains the authoritative record and typically updates license status within 24-48 hours of any change. Nursys (NCSBN's national database) also pulls from this state board, so data you see on Nursys may lag the state board by up to two business days.
Can I look up a multistate (compact) license from Alaska?
Alaska is not currently a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so licenses issued in Alaska are single-state only. You can still verify the license through the Alaska Board of Nursing directly.

Board information last verified: January 1, 2025