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Obtaining Your North Carolina Nursing License

For Nurses: Licensing Guide/North Carolina

Contact Information

North Carolina State Board Information

4516 Lake Boone Trail

Raleigh, NC 27607

License by Endorsement

Processing Fees

Fee

Application

$150.00

Background check

$38.00

Temp License Processing

Documents Needed

Temp

Perm

Completed online application

Yes

Yes

Verification of original state license

No

Yes

Verification of current active state license

Yes

Yes

Completed fingerprint cards (provided NCBON once app is received)

Yes

Yes

Must enter the INA Search ID number located on the payment summary on your fingerprint card in the box marked “FBI Leave Blank”.

Additional Info

Must complete a background check if license is expired 6 months or more. 15 contact hours of CE’s & 640 hours of active practice within 2 years or 30 contact hours of CE’s (see reinstatement requirements on NCBON website for other options).

License Renewal

Processing Fees

Fee

Renewal License Processing

Timely

$100.00

Within 24 hours for online renewal

Reinstatement

$180.00

Within 3 business days for online reinstatements. 6-8 weeks if background check is required