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ALERT Effective April 8, 2024, the Board of Registered Nursing's (BRN) Public Counter in Sacramento will be temporarily relocated due to building construction. The 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. 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 us page, or call the BRN using the automated phone system at 916-322-3350.
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The Public Counter will only be able to accept and date stamp documents, accept payments, and provide paper applications at the address below during this temporary relocation:

Department of Consumer Affairs
Consumer Information Center
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-112
Sacramento, CA 95834

This webpage will be updated once construction has finished and staff return to the BRN headquarters.

All mailed documents should continue to be sent to the following location:

Board of Registered Nursing
1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95834-1924

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.

*As of April 8, 2024, the Public Counter is temporarily relocated.

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

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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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