Illinois · License Verification
Illinois RN License Lookup
Verify any registered nurse, LPN, or APRN license issued in Illinois directly against the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — the primary-source record for IL nursing licenses.
Search the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation →Verifying an RN license in Illinois
Illinois maintains its own license verification system and does not currently participate in Nursys. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's portal is the only primary-source lookup for IL nursing licenses — third-party directories and aggregators should never be treated as a substitute.
Search by the nurse's full legal name or license number. A valid record will show license type (RN, LPN, or APRN), current status (active, expired, or disciplined), original issue date, and expiration date. Always confirm the license is active and unencumbered before relying on it for hiring or care decisions.