Tennessee is an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) state
Tennessee Board of Nursing
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
TEL: 615-532-5166
FAX: 615-741-7899
License by Endorsement
| Processing Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application | $169 |
| Background check | $38 |
Temp License Processing
TN Board does not issue temporary licenses.
Up to 6 weeks upon receipt of all required docs.
| Documents Needed | Perm |
|---|---|
| Completed online application | Yes |
| 2x2 photo within 6 months – signed and dated | Yes |
| Affidavit - notarized | Yes |
| Declaration of citizenship – notarized | Yes |
| Copy of nursing diploma or transcript | Yes |
| Verification of original state license | Yes |
| Criminal background check | Yes |
Apply online
License Renewal
| Processing Fees | Renewal License Processing | |
|---|---|---|
| Timely | $100 | Renew online |
| Reinstatement | $200 | Approximately 2-4 weeks |
Online Renewal
Verify a Tennessee license
NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address
