Kentucky is an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) state
Kentucky Board of Nursing
312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40222
TEL: 502-429-3300
FAX: 502-429-3311
License by Endorsement
| Processing Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application | $165 |
| Fingerprint Card | $12 |
Temp License Processing
Approximately 14 days upon receipt of all required docs - valid for 6 months.
Must not have any prior convictions OR disciplinary actions.
KBN does not issue license cards.
| Documents Needed | Temp | Perm |
|---|---|---|
| Completed application | Yes | Yes |
| Verification of original state license | No | Yes |
| Federal Criminal Background Check (request FP card) | Yes | Yes |
| State Criminal Background Check (online requests only) | Yes | Yes |
| Official Transcripts (if original license is NOT a NURSYS state) | Yes | Yes |
| Complete the KY jurisprudence exam | Yes | Yes |
| Evidence of 2 contact hours of HIV/AIDS | No | Yes |
Apply online
Request fingerprint card – Federal Background Check
Request AOC report – State Background Check
Online KY Jurisprudence Exam
*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 | $65 | Within 24 hours - online |
| Reinstatement | $135 | 2 or more weeks depending on requirements |
Additional Info
Federal and State background check is required for reinstatements
- Verification of employment required for employment outside of KY for at least 500 hours within past 5 years
- CE requirements vary for reinstatements vary depending on each year after expiration. See the CE requirements on the KBN website.
- Must complete the KY jurisprudence exam if license has been lapsed for one year or more.
Online Renewal
Online Reinstatement
Verify an Kentucky license
NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address
