GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Department of Health
Health Regulation & Licensing Administration
899 North Capitol Street, N.E., First Floor
Washington, DC 20002
TEL: 877-672-2174 FAX: (202) 724-5145
LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT
Processing Fees |
|
Temp License Processing |
Application |
$230.00 |
Approx 3-6 weeks upon receipt of all required docs |
Documents Needed |
Temp |
Perm |
Completed application |
Yes |
Yes |
2X2 Photo (2) – name printed on back |
Yes |
Yes |
Verification of original state license |
Yes |
Yes |
Verification of current active state license - if original is expired |
Yes |
Yes |
Criminal background check |
Yes |
Yes |
Electronic Fingerprints
IN THE DC AREA:
L1 ENROLLMENT: Visit http://www.L1ENROLLMENT.COM/state/?st=DC to schedule an appointment
OUTSIDE OF THE DC AREA:
Call L1 Enrollment at 1-877-783-4187 to pay for the processing of your fingerprints and to obtain a mailing address for submission of your fingerprint card
*Temporary permits are issued while other required docs are in process of receiving a permanent license. Additional necessary steps to receive a permanent license MUST also be initiated. Approx 30-45 days
LICENSE RENEWAL
Processing Fees |
|
Renewal License Processing |
Timely renewal |
$145.00 |
Renew online within 60 days after expiration |
Late fee |
$85.00 |
Apply for relicensure if expired more than 60 days |
Reinstatement |
Contact DC BON |
|
Additional Info
Reinstatements – Approx 2 or more weeks upon receipt of all required documentation.
24 contact hours of CEU required with original verification form signed/stamped by program sponsor
-Must contact the DC Board of Nursing to request a reinstatement application.
The application is sent back to the BON accompanied with a letter of explanation as to why the license has lapsed, proof of CEUs and verification of a current license.
-Background check required
Verify a DC license
http://app.hpla.doh.dc.gov/weblookup/
NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address