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The BRN Public Counter will continue to accept and date stamp documents, accept payments (via check, money order, or cash), and provide forms and/or paper applications.
Application status updates can be found by visiting our Application Status and Details page, by emailing BRN.Licensing@dca.ca.gov or by calling the BRN main line at (916) 322-3350.
Please review the BRN’s application timeframes for initial review prior to reaching out to BRN staff. If the BRN is currently outside your timeframe and the initial review has not been conducted, telephone staff may be unable to assist.
Telephone staff cannot expedite applications.
Application timeframes for initial review are available on our Processing Times page.
With the exception of State Holidays, the Board of Registered Nursing's hours of operation are:
- Main Phone Line: Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm.
- Public Counter: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am to 5pm and Wednesday from 8:30am to 5pm.
PO Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244-2100
1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95834-1924
Contact the Board
Main Office
Phone: (916) 322-3350
Hearing-Impaired Persons: 711, or (800) 735-2929 (TTY)
California Relay Service: (800) 735-2922 (Voice)
Applicant Services
For questions about applying for RN licensure, advanced practice certification, application status, or applying to become a continuing education provider (CEP).
Fax: (916) 574-7697
Licensee Services
For questions about RN and advanced practice certificate renewal, CEP renewal, name change and duplicate certificate status.
Fax: (916) 574-7699
Enforcement Program
For questions about the complaint process, reporting convictions, or license discipline and reinstatements.
Fax: (916) 574-7693
Intervention Program
A voluntary and confidential recovery and monitoring program for RNs whose practice may be impaired by substance use disorder or mental illness.
Phone: (916) 574-7692
BreEZe Technical Support
For BreEZe account registration issues and errors, password resets, and locked accounts.
Phone: (916) 557-1208
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