Professional License Verification
Confirm the credentials behind the professional.
Verify reported licenses and certifications with the issuing authority or available primary source—before placing someone in a credentialed role.
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Professional License Verification Report
- Licence typeRegistered Nurse (RN)
- Issuing authorityState board
- StatusActive
- RestrictionsNone reported
Illustrative example. Source information and report details vary by issuing authority.
- Issuing-source research
- Current license status
- Restrictions when available
- Documented results
Verify more than a license number.
Available information varies by issuing authority, credential type, jurisdiction and source.
- License holder name
- License or certification type
- License number
- Issuing authority
- Current status
- Issue and expiration dates
- Restrictions or conditions
- Disciplinary information when available
From reported credential to source-based result.
- 01AuthorizeObtain candidate disclosure and authorization.
- 02Submit credentialProvide the licence or certification details from the candidate.
- 03Identify issuing sourceDetermine the appropriate board, regulatory agency or certifying body.
- 04Verify recordResearch and obtain information from the issuing source.
- 05Compare detailsMatch and compare source information with the reported credential.
- 06Review & reportPresent results with key details and any discrepancies.
Some boards provide searchable records, while others require direct requests or additional processing.
A point-in-time view of the credential.
What the result reflects
Verification reflects information available from the source when the search is completed.
- Possible statuses: Active, Inactive, Expired, Suspended, Revoked, Restricted, Probationary, Not Found
- Status terminology differs by board
- A credential can change after the report date
Periodic re-verification
ISS can help clients configure recurring rechecks at selected intervals where supported.
- Configured intervals, where the source supports them
- Not continuous licence monitoring unless included in the program
- Each recheck returns its own documented result
License verification is not the same as education or employment verification.
| RecommendedProfessional license | Education | Employment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it confirms | A licence or certification with its issuer or an available source | School attendance, enrollment, degree or diploma | Job history such as employer, title, status and dates |
| Who the source is | Issuing board, regulatory agency or certifying body | Institution, connected source or registrar | Employer, payroll source or designated verification service |
| What it can include | Status, type, number, dates, restrictions and discipline when available | Major, dates and conferral when available | Title, dates and status when disclosed |
Where license verification matters.
- Healthcare and caregiving
- Skilled trades
- Transportation and fleet
- Financial and insurance roles
- Education and youth programs
- Other credentialed positions
Frequently asked questions.
Licence holder name, licence or certification type, licence number, issuing authority, current status, issue and expiration dates, restrictions or conditions, and disciplinary information when available. What comes back varies by issuing authority, credential type, jurisdiction and source.
Confirm credentials before someone starts in the role.
Let's configure license verification around the positions you hire for.