Rhode Island is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state
Rhode Island Board of Nursing
3 Capitol Hill, Room 103
Providence, RI 02908
TEL: 401-222-5700
FAX: 401-222-6683
License by Endorsement
| Processing Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application | $135 |
Temp License Processing
RI no longer issues temporary licenses.
Permanent license issued approximately up to 4 weeks upon completion of all required documents.
| Documents Needed | Perm |
|---|---|
| Completed online application | Yes |
| Verification of ALL licenses held | Yes |
| Completed fingerprint cards | Yes |
Apply online
Fingerprinting Information
Renewal License Processing
Approximately 5 business days
Online Renewal
Verify an Rhode Island license
NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address
