Contact Information
Business Hours and Location
The Board of Registered Nursing’s (BRN) Public Counter will not be able to research or provide updates on applications, review applications, review documentation submitted, or approve applications for licensure or exam. The Public Counter will only be able to accept and date stamp documents, accept payments, and/or provide paper applications. All applicants should check for status updates by checking their
BreEZe
account or visiting our
Application Status and Details page
. Applicants may also use the
Contact Form
, or call the BRN using the automated phone system at 916-322-3350.
With the exception of
State Holidays
, the Board of Registered Nursing's hours of operation are:
Main Phone Line:
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST
Public Counter:
Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. and 1:05 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. PST
Mailing Address
Board of Registered Nursing
PO Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244-2100
Physical Address
Board of Registered Nursing
1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95834-1924
Contact the Board
The BRN website may have the information you need! Please check out our
Application Status and Details
page or
FAQs
before contacting the Board to avoid unnecessary wait times.
Main Office
Phone: (916) 322-3350
Hearing-Impaired Persons: 711, or (800) 735-2929 (TTY)
California Relay Service: (800) 735-2922 (Voice)
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DCA BreEZe Technical Support
For BreEZe account registration issues and errors, password resets, and locked accounts. Technical support is provided by the Department of Consumer Affairs Consumer Information Center (CIC), not BRN staff. Updates regarding your BRN application status cannot be provided using this line.
Phone: (916) 557-1208
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
Media Inquiries
For inquiries from journalists and media outlets for information from the Board of Registered Nursing.
Email:
BRN.PIO@dca.ca.gov
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
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