Nurse License Verification API
Verify RN, LPN, and APRN licenses in real-time across 31 U.S. states from official state nursing boards — including active/inactive status, expiration dates, and disciplinary actions. Built for healthcare staffing platforms, credentialing teams, and HR tech.
31 States — Official Board Sources
Data sourced directly from state nursing boards and NURSYS-participating jurisdictions.
Quick Start
Request
curl --request GET \
--url 'https://nurse-license-verification.p.rapidapi.com/verify?license_number=RN123456&state=FL' \
--header 'x-rapidapi-host: nurse-license-verification.p.rapidapi.com' \
--header 'x-rapidapi-key: YOUR_API_KEY'Response
{
"license_number": "RN123456",
"name": "Jane Smith",
"state": "FL",
"license_type": "Registered Nurse",
"status": "Active",
"expiration_date": "2026-04-30",
"disciplinary_actions": [],
"verified_at": "2026-03-23T15:00:00Z",
"source_url": "https://flhealthsource.gov/",
"cache_hit": false
}Response Schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| license_number | string | The verified license number |
| name | string | Full name of the license holder |
| state | string | Two-letter state code (e.g., FL) |
| license_type | string | License classification (e.g., Registered Nurse, LPN, APRN, NP, CNS, ARNP) |
| status | string | Current license status: Active, Inactive, Expired, or Suspended |
| expiration_date | string | License expiration date in YYYY-MM-DD format |
| disciplinary_actions | array | List of disciplinary actions on record, if any |
| verified_at | string | ISO 8601 timestamp of when the verification was performed |
| source_url | string | URL of the official state board source used |
| cache_hit | boolean | Whether this result was served from cache or fetched live |
Common Use Cases
Simple, transparent pricing
Start for free. Scale as you grow. All plans include access to official data sources and real-time verification.
Pro
2,000 requests/month
- 2,000 verifications/month
- then $0.10/req overage
- 31 states
- JSON responses
- Priority support
Ultra
10,000 requests/month
- 10,000 verifications/month
- then $0.08/req overage
- 31 states
- JSON responses
- Priority support
Mega
50,000 requests/month
- 50,000 verifications/month
- then $0.02/req overage
- 31 states
- JSON responses
- Dedicated support
API Reference
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GET | /verify | Verify a single license by number and state |
| GET | /search | Search licenses by full or partial name |
| GET | /states | List supported states with board metadata |
| GET | /status | Real-time health status of each state portal |
Frequently asked questions
What is the data source?
All data is pulled directly from official state nursing boards and NURSYS-participating jurisdictions in real time.
How fresh is the data?
Results are cached for up to 30 minutes. Pass bypass_cache=true to force a live pull directly from the state board.
Which states are supported?
The API currently supports 31 U.S. states with real-time verification from official state nursing boards. See the coverage section above for the full list. Additional states are added on an ongoing basis.
Do you offer enterprise contracts?
Yes. Contact us for custom volume, SLA guarantees, and white-label access.
Verify Nurse Licenses by State
Select a state to view state-specific verification details, board information, and API documentation.
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