New Jersey Board of Nursing

The agency that licenses and disciplines nurses in New Jersey — how to reach it, what it charges, and what it requires to keep a licence active.

NLC Compact State

Contact the board

Website www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur

Phone (973) 504-6430

Email askconsumeraffairs@dca.njoag.gov

Verify a New Jersey licence Application portal

What this board regulates

Every nursing credential issued in New Jersey, with what it costs to get and what it takes to keep. Initial cost totals application, examination, and fingerprinting fees.

Credential	Initial cost	Renewal	CE hours
CNA Certified Nursing Assistant	$218	$30 every 2 yrs	—
LPN/LVN Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse	$370	$125 every 2 yrs	30
RN Registered Nurse	$345	$120 every 2 yrs	30
NP Nurse Practitioner	$100	$160 every 2 yrs	30
CNM Certified Nurse-Midwife	$180	$160 every 2 yrs	None
CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist	$100	$160 every 2 yrs	30
CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	$100	$160 every 2 yrs	30

Certified nursing assistants are listed on the New Jersey nurse aide registry, run by New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program — a separate agency from the nursing board.

Multistate practice

New Jersey is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. A multistate licence issued by this board lets you practise in other NLC member states without a separate application in each one.

New Jersey joined the NLC in 2025. With a multistate license issued by New Jersey, you can practice in all other NLC member states without obtaining additional licenses.

How the Nurse Licensure Compact works

Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the New Jersey Board of Nursing?

Phone: (973) 504-6430. Email: askconsumeraffairs@dca.njoag.gov. Website: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur. The board is the authoritative source for licence status, disciplinary records, and application questions. Contact it directly rather than relying on third-party summaries, including this one.

What licences does the New Jersey Board of Nursing issue?

It handles Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Certified nursing assistants are listed on the New Jersey nurse aide registry, run by New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program, which is a separate agency from the nursing board.

Is New Jersey a Nurse Licensure Compact state?

Yes. New Jersey is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate licence issued here lets you practise in other NLC member states without applying separately in each one.

How do I verify a New Jersey nursing licence?

Use the board's public verification tool, which is free and does not require an account. It shows current status, expiration date, and any disciplinary action. Nursys also carries New Jersey data, though it can lag the board by up to two business days.

How often do New Jersey nursing licences renew?

Renewal cycles vary by credential: CNA every 2 years, LPN/LVN every 2 years, RN every 2 years, NP every 2 years, CNM every 2 years, CNS every 2 years, CRNA every 2 years. Continuing education requirements are set per credential and are listed in the table above.

Clinically reviewed by Clinical Review Team

Based on 4 official sources • Last verified: July 2026

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