Verification for Endorsement

Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses

For Arizona RN and LPN Nurses Needing Verification Sent from Arizona to another State for Endorsement Purposes
  • Go to NURSYS.com and select “Verification for Endorsement” and follow the directions.

    Please Note: The NURSYS verification fee is $30.00 per verification sent. DO NOT submit payment to AZBN for this verification.
For Out-of-State RN and LPN Nurses Needing Verification Sent from another State to Arizona for Endorsement Purposes
  • You MUST apply for Arizona licensure by completing and submitting an application through the Arizona Nurse Portal.
  • You will request verification from your original state of licensure for the license type you are requesting.
  • If your original state of licensure participates in sending verifications through NURSYS, go to nursys.com and select “Verification for Endorsement” and follow the directions. For a list of participating states, visit nursys.com/NLV/NLVJurisdictions.aspx

    Please Note: The NURSYS verification fee is $30.00 per verification sent. DO NOT submit payment to AZBN for this verification.
  • If your original state of licensure does not currently participate in sending verifications through NURSYS (PA, CA-LVN), please contact that state directly to have a verification sent to the Arizona State Board of Nursing at [email protected] or mailed to our physical address at:

    Arizona State Board of Nursing
    1740 W Adams St, Suite 2000,
    Phoenix, AZ 85007.

    Please Note: DO NOT submit payment to AZBN for this verification. The other state may have charges associated with the verification request.
For Arizona RN and LPN Nurses Needing Verification Sent from Arizona to another Country

To request verification from Arizona for the purpose of obtaining licensure in another country, follow the steps below:

  • Submit a $50.00 license verification payment through the Arizona State Board of Nursing's online payment system.
  • Send an email to [email protected] with a copy of your receipt, license number for verification, and/or supporting documentation,
  • You must include the name, address\email address of the recipient in order to complete the verification process.
  • Verifications can take approximately 3 weeks to be completed.

Advanced Practice Nurses or Nursing Assistants

For Arizona CNAs, LNAs, or APRNs Needing Verification Sent from Arizona to another State or Country for Endorsement Purposes

To request verification from Arizona for the purpose of obtaining licensure in another state or country, follow the steps below:

  • Submit a $50.00 license verification payment through the Arizona State Board of Nursing's online payment system.
  • Send an email to [email protected] with a copy of your receipt, license or certificate number for verification, and/or supporting documentation.
  • You must include the name and address/email address of the recipient in order to complete the verification process.
  • Verifications can take approximately 3 weeks to be completed.

Verifications for Other Purposes - All Credential Types

For credentialing purposes and employment opportunities
  • Submit a $50.00 license verification payment through the Arizona State Board of Nursing's online payment system.
  • Send an email to [email protected] with a copy of your receipt, license number for verification, and/or supporting documentation,
  • You must include the name and address/email address of the recipient in order to complete the verification process.
  • Verifications can take approximately 3 weeks to be completed.