North Carolina is an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) state
North Carolina Board of Nursing
4516 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
TEL: 919-782-3211
FAX: 919-781-9461
License by Endorsement
| Processing Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application | $150 |
| Background check | $38 |
Temp License Processing
Approximately 2-3 weeks upon receipt of all required docs - valid for 6 months
Must not have any prior convictions OR disciplinary actions.
NCBON does not issue license cards.
| Documents Needed | Temp | Perm |
|---|---|---|
| Completed online application | Yes | Yes |
| Verification of current active state license | Yes | Yes |
| Verification of original state license | No | Yes |
| Completed fingerprint cards (provided NCBON once app is received) | 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 | $100 | Within 24 hours for online renewal |
| Reinstatement | $180 | Within 3 business days for online reinstatements. 6-8 weeks if background check is required |
Additional Info
Must complete a background check if license is expired 6 months or more.
15 contact hours of CE’s & 640 hours of active practice within 2 years or 30 contact hours of CE’s (see reinstatement requirements on NCBON website for other options).
Online Renewal/Reinstatement
Verify a North Carolina license
NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address
