License Validation System

Outside of Kentucky: Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Validation

For added security measures, we no longer offer the option of entering a social security number when you access the license validation system.  The Basic License Validation is offered FREE OF CHARGE. 

If you select a validation service other than the Basic, an annual subscription fee plus an annual premimum service fee is required.  For enhanced service subscription information, see:

• Level 1: Basic License Validation or
• Level 2: Enhanced License Validation or
• Level 3: Premium License Validation or

• VIEW ALL THREE VALIDATION SERVICE OPTIONS

The following key services are provided with the subscription options:

You may now search the validation system by name (First, Last, or Both to narrow the search), as well as the other validation options listed below.  The name search validation is available for nurses and the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry. 

Please review the validation options below, and then go to the Basic Validation Search page to access the system.  

• Validate ARNP registrations by entering the 3 or 4-digit ARNP registration number or search by name.
• Validate RN and LPN licenses by entering the 7-digit license number or search by name.
• Validate provisional licenses by entering the 8-digit provisional license number or search by name.  Questions can be emailed to KBN-cred@ky.gov.
• Validate temporary work permits by entering the 5-digit temporary work permit number or search by name.
• Validate Dialysis Technician credentials by entering the 7-digit credential number or search by name.
• Validate state registered nurse aides or home health aides by entering the SRNA# or search by name.

The KBN website is considered primary source verification and is actually the preferred method of licensure validation instead of viewing the license card.  Both JCAHO and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of the Inspector General, consider verification through the website as evidence of licensure.  License cards do not have an expiration date visible and are not considered validation of current licensure.

With implementation of the NLC, please note that employers need to continue validating the license of a nurse whose primary state of residence is a compact state (other than Kentucky). 

• Validate a nursing license in another compact state online  using NurSys.
• See Contacts for Nurse Licensure Compact States for contact information. 

KBN can take disciplinary action on a nurse's "privilege to practice." 

• See Discipline on Privilege to Practice for additional information and a list of individuals who have/had disciplinary action on a privilege to practice in Kentucky.