Virginia is an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) state
Virginia Board of Nursing
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
TEL: 804-367-4515
FAX: 804-527-4455
License by Endorsement
| Processing Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application | $190 |
| Background check | $36.95 |
Temp License Processing
Approximately 10 business days upon receipt of all required docs.
Letter of practice valid for 30 days upon request. May be extended for another 30 days with evidence that verification of original state licensure has been requested.
Must not have any prior convictions OR disciplinary actions.
| Documents Needed | Temp | Perm |
|---|---|---|
| Completed online application | Yes | Yes |
| Verification of original state license | No | Yes |
| Verification of current active state license | Yes | Yes |
| Authorization to practice letter for temp license. Email request to appsupportdocs@dhp.virginia.gov | Yes | No |
| Criminal background check | No | Yes |
| Verification of clinical hours – only if graduated from nursing program with less than 500 clinical hours | 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 | $140 | Approximately 5-10 business days |
| Late renewal (within 2yrs) | $50 | |
| Late inactive renewal | $70 | |
| Reinstatement | $225 | Criminal background check required |
Additional Info
Reinstatements: Must provide 15 hours of board approved CEUs with a minimum of 640 hours of active practice.
Online Renewal
Verify a Virginia license
NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address
