New Hampshire is an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) state
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
121 S Fruit Street, Suite 102
Concord, NH 03301
TEL: 603-271-2323
FAX: 603-271-6605
License by Endorsement
Processing Fees | |
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Application | $120 |
Temp license | $20 |
Background check | $47 |
Temp License Processing
Approximately 4-6 weeks.
Temp licenses issued only to applicants from Massachusetts, Connecticut and Vermont. Valid for 120 days.
Must not have any prior convictions OR disciplinary actions.
Documents Needed | Temp | Perm |
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Completed application | Yes | Yes |
Verification of original state license | No | Yes |
Verification of current active license | Yes | Yes |
Copy of driver’s license | Yes | Yes |
Fingerprint cards – background check | Yes | Yes |
Send an email to boardquestions@nursing.state.nh.us with contact info to request the required fingerprint card. No temp license can be issued until the background check results are received and reviewed by the board of nursing.
Must have 400 hours of nursing practice in the past 4 years, and 30 contact hours of CE in past 2 years OR successfully passed the NCLEX within the 2 years immediately prior to applying for licensure in NH.
*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 | |
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Timely | $80 | |
Reinstatement | $120 | Must call the board or send email to board.questions@oplc.nh.gov to request a reinstatement application |
Online Renewal
Verify an New Hampshire license
NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address