North Dakota is an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) state
North Dakota Board of Nursing
919 S 7th St. Suite 504
Bismarck, ND 58504
TEL: 701-328-9777
FAX: 701-328-9785
License by Endorsement
| Processing Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application | $160 |
| Background check | $42.75 |
Temp License Processing
Approximately within 7-10 business days upon receipt of all required docs - valid for 90 days
Must not have any prior convictions OR disciplinary actions.
| Documents Needed | Temp | Perm |
|---|---|---|
| Completed application | Yes | Yes |
| Transcript – received directly from nursing school | Yes | Yes |
| Verification of original state license | Yes | Yes |
| Verification of current state license if original not active | Yes | Yes |
| Two Fingerprint cards | No | 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 | $120 | Approximately 2-3 business days if renewed online |
| Late | $240 | |
| Reinstatement | $150 | $20 additional if no criminal check completed in the past 90 days |
Additional Info
Must have 400 hours of nursing practice in the past 4 years and 12 contact hours of CE in past 2 years. A 90 day temporary permit may be issued while waiting for criminal check results if needed.
Online Renewal
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NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address
