What Happens to Your Nursing License Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Priority
High
Board
Notify state board of nursing
Compact
Notify all compact states if applicable
Step-by-Step Guide
Notify the state board of nursing
Contact the state board of nursing to report the death. Provide a copy of the death certificate. If the nurse held a multistate compact license, notify the home state board.
Notify employer(s)
Contact current and recent employers to report the death and terminate facility credentials and system access.
Cancel professional memberships
Cancel memberships in professional organizations such as ANA, specialty nursing associations, and continuing education subscriptions.
Document Now Checklist
- Nursing license number and type (RN, LPN, APRN)
- State(s) of licensure and compact status
- Current employer and facility credentials
- DEA registration if applicable (APRN)
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Nursing License. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
Social Security
Social Security must be notified of death immediately. Benefits paid after death must be returned. Survivor benefits may be available.
IRS / Tax Returns
A final individual tax return must be filed for the year of death. Estates over $13.61M may owe federal estate tax.
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans are entitled to burial benefits, a headstone or marker, a burial flag, and Presidential Memorial Certificate — all at no cost.
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