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Nurse License Guide

Oregon Nursing License Lookup

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

Clinically reviewed by Sarah Johnson, MSN, RN

Based on 9 official sources • Last verified: June 2026

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Official Oregon License Verification

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

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What you'll need to look up a Oregon 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 Oregon

  1. 1

    Visit the Oregon 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?

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

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Oregon nurse aide (CNA) registry lookup

Looking up a certified nursing assistant? CNAs are not in the Oregon State Board of Nursing RN/LPN lookup. Oregon keeps a separate nurse aide registry, run by Oregon State Board of Nursing, that shows certification status, expiration, and any findings of abuse or neglect.

Open the Oregon nurse aide registry → Registry phone: (971) 673-0685 Oregon CNA certification guide →

Getting licensed in Oregon?

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Checking for disciplinary actions

The Oregon State 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.

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Oregon License Lookup FAQs

How do I look up a nurse license in Oregon?
Use the official Oregon State 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 Oregon nursing license lookup free?
Yes. The Oregon State 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 Oregon 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 Oregon?
The Oregon State Board of Nursing maintains the authoritative record. Nursys, NCSBN's national database, shows what this board has submitted to it: NCSBN states that it posts information "when, and as, submitted by the individual boards of nursing" and displays the date each board last updated. That date is the one to check — NCSBN publishes no standard refresh interval, and submission gaps do happen. When a status matters for a decision, verify it against the board's own record.
How do I look up a CNA in Oregon?
Certified nursing assistants are listed on the Oregon nurse aide registry, run by Oregon State Board of Nursing, not on the nursing board's RN/LPN lookup. Search the registry by name or certificate number to confirm the CNA is active and in good standing.
Can I look up a multistate (compact) license from Oregon?
Oregon is not currently a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so licenses issued in Oregon are single-state only. You can still verify the license through the Oregon State Board of Nursing directly.