U.S. · Nursing licences
California nursing license lookup.
California registered nurse licences are issued by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and appear in the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) License Search, which says each record shows whether a licence is current, expired, or subject to discipline such as suspension or revocation.
Important, up front: this is a guide, not a verification service. It links to the official register and never queries it for you. The live record on the official site is the only thing that confirms a licence.
How to check, step by step
- Open the DCA License Search and choose the board and licence type (for example Registered Nurse).
- Enter the last name and first name, or the licence number.
- Open the matching record and check the status: current, expired, or subject to disciplinary action.
- Match the name and licence number to the person’s ID or credentials before relying on the result.
No public check-digit formula exists for these licence numbers, so there is nothing to validate offline: a number that looks right proves nothing until the regulator’s record confirms it.
Official lookups
Why check a licence
Employers, patients and agencies verify a California RN or nurse practitioner before hiring or care. The DCA record is the board-maintained status, so it beats a business card or résumé line.
Sources
- DCA License Search (retrieved October 2026)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (retrieved October 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if a nurse is licensed in California?
Use the DCA License Search, choose Registered Nurse (or another nursing licence type), and search by name or licence number.
Does the record show discipline?
DCA states each licence record reflects whether the licence is current, expired, or has been subject to disciplinary action such as suspension or revocation.
Can I verify a vocational nurse here too?
The DCA search lists Vocational Nurse among its licence types; choose that type and search the same way.
Guide only — not an official verification
TNAADO is not affiliated with any licensing authority named here. Registers change; confirm on the official site and, for anything binding, with the regulator. This page collects no personal data.