Iowa is an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) state
Iowa Board of Nursing
400 S.W. 8th Street, Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50309
TEL: 515-281-3255
FAX: 515-281-4825
License by Endorsement
| Processing Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application | $169 |
Temp License Processing
Approximately within 5 business days upon receipt of all required docs (may take 2-4 weeks to receive all docs). Valid for 30 days (must not have any prior convictions OR disciplinary actions).
| Documents Needed | Temp | Perm |
|---|---|---|
| Completed application | Yes | Yes |
| Transcript – received directly from nursing school | No | Yes |
| Verification of original state license | Yes | Yes |
| Signed waiver form | Yes | Yes |
| 2 completed fingerprint cards – must be from the board | Yes | Yes |
Apply online
*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.
License Renewal
| Processing Fees | Renewal License Processing | |
|---|---|---|
| Timely | $99 | 3-5 business days – paper renewal |
| Late | $149 | Within 24 hours for online renewal |
| Reinstatement | $225 | Approximately 5 business days upon receipt of all docs |
Additional Info
Reinstatement requirement of 1.2 CEUs or 12 contact hours earned in previous 12 months, and must complete a criminal background check.
Online Renewal
Verify an Iowa license
NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address
