This page helps users complete a Nursing License Lookup in Alabama and understand which official options fit common verification needs.
The Alabama Board of Nursing License Lookup is the main public tool for checking RN, LPN, and MAC licensed nurses. Employers, nurses, and the public may also use Alabama Board of Nursing verification services when a lookup printout is not enough.
Alabama Board of Nursing License Lookup
Use the search the Alabama Board of Nursing License Lookup tool to check a nurse by license or permit number, or by name.
- License or permit number
- Name
The lookup results may show license details that help confirm the record before printing or saving the result.
- Select search by license or permit number, or search by name.
- Enter the available search information.
- Review the matching license record for the nurse.
- Print the License Lookup result if you need to keep primary source verification.
Lookup results may include name, license or permit number, license or permit type, Compact Type, status, issue date, expiration date, and encumbrance history.
What License Lookup verifies
License Lookup provides primary source verification as of the date the verification is printed. The lookup application can be used to check the status of RN, LPN, and MAC licensed nurses.
The term “encumbrance” refers to probation, suspension, or revocation of a license. If a record shows an encumbrance history, review the result carefully before relying on it for employment, credentialing, or public information purposes.
Employer note: The Alabama Board of Nursing says License Lookup is valid for employers only if the original print product was printed and maintained in the facility.
Verification services beyond License Lookup
License Lookup is not the same as verification of licensure required by other Boards of Nursing before issuing a license. For broader verification choices, use the review Alabama Board of Nursing verification options page.
Nursys is used for coordinated national verification of nurse licensure, discipline, and practice privileges for RNs and LPN/VNs licensed by participating boards of nursing. Nurses seeking endorsement and employers checking multistate or out-of-state practice privileges may need a Nursys service instead of a basic lookup.
For endorsement verification, Nurse License Verification for Endorsement is an online service through Nursys for secure electronic verification between boards of nursing.
APRNs and multistate privilege checks
Individual primary source daily verification of APRNs with MSP approval is handled by email through the Alabama Board of Nursing. Send those requests to advancedpractice@abn.alabama.gov.
Employers that use multistate licensed nurses or out-of-state nurses working on a multistate privilege should verify licensure through Nursys e-Notify. QuickConfirm may be useful during interviews, but the Alabama Board of Nursing warns that it does not confirm identity information for fraud-prevention purposes.
Employer subscription service
The ABN Subscription Service is for employing facilities of Alabama licensed nurses. Subscribers receive electronic notice when an employee’s license status changes and can use the service for license verification information without phone calls or written requests.
The service includes licensee name, license number, license status, temporary permit status, expiration date, original licensure date, public action status, and advanced practice information when applicable.
The listed annual subscription levels are:
| Level | Number of licensees | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|
| Level One | 0–250 | $100.00 |
| Level Two | 251–500 | $750.00 |
| Level Three | 500+ | $1,500.00 |
If paying online by credit card, a 3% transaction fee is added to the total.
Public records requests
For Alabama Board of Nursing public records, users may submit a public-records request form. ABN Subscriber Service participants should use the subscriber service to request documents available through that service.
Requests that clearly identify a specific document can generally be handled more quickly than requests requiring substantial staff time to identify, retrieve, redact, or withhold legally protected information. The agency may charge reasonable fees and will notify the requester in advance of likely fees.
Alabama Board of Nursing contacts
Use these contacts for Alabama Board of Nursing license lookup, verification, advanced practice, and public records questions.
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Alabama Board of Nursing, RSA Plaza, Suite 250, 770 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104
Toll Free: 1-800-656-5318
Fax: 1-334-293-5201 - Alabama Board of Nursing mailing address, PO Box 303900, Montgomery, AL 36130-3900
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APRNs with MSP approval
advancedpractice@abn.alabama.gov -
Public records coordinator
public.records@abn.alabama.gov
Common questions
Where can I look up an Alabama nursing license?
Use the Alabama Board of Nursing License Lookup to search by name or license or permit number. The tool checks RN, LPN, and MAC licensed nurses.
Is License Lookup primary source verification?
Yes. License Lookup provides primary source verification as of the date the verification is printed.
Can License Lookup be used for endorsement to another Board of Nursing?
No. The Alabama Board of Nursing says License Lookup is not the same as licensure verification required by other Boards of Nursing before license issuance. Endorsement verification is handled through Nursys.
How quickly do License Lookup status changes post?
The Alabama Board of Nursing states that changes to license status usually post very quickly, generally no more than 24 hours after a status change occurs.
How do employers verify multistate or out-of-state nurses?
Employers that use multistate licensed nurses or out-of-state nurses working on a multistate privilege should use Nursys e-Notify for licensure, discipline status, and expiration updates.