Colorado is an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) state
Also participates in the NLC until July 18, 2018
Colorado Board of Nursing
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
TEL: 303-894-7800
FAX: 303-894-7693
License by Endorsement
| Processing Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application | $43 |
Temp License Processing
No temporary license available.
Approximately 8 weeks.
| Documents Needed | Perm |
|---|---|
| Completed online application | Yes |
| Verification of original state license | Yes |
| Verification of current license | Yes |
| Online Healthcare Professions Profile | Yes |
| Background check | Yes |
Apply online
Online healthcare professions profile
License Renewal
| Processing Fees | Renewal License Processing | |
|---|---|---|
| Timely | $87 | Renew within 60 day grace period |
| Reinstatement | $180 |
Additional Info
All licenses expire on September 30 of odd or even numbered years. Background check may be required for renewals/reinstatements due to new eNLC requirements.
Expired more than 2 years – must provide verification of active licensure in another state.
Must complete and maintain an online healthcare professions profile.
Online Renewal
Verify an Colorado license
NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address
