WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Town Center2
111 Israel Rd SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Phn: 360-236-4700 Fx: 360-236-4738
http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/NursingCommission.aspx
LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT
Processing Fees |
|
Temp License Processing |
Application |
$88.00 |
Approx 3 weeks upon receipt of all required docs – valid for 6 months (must not have any prior convictions (must not have any prior convictions |
Temp License |
Fee included |
Documents Needed |
Temp |
Perm |
Completed application |
Yes |
Yes |
Verification of original state license |
Yes |
Yes |
Verification of current active license |
Yes |
Yes |
Completed fingerprint card (provided by the board once app is received) |
No |
Yes |
Must attest to 7 hrs of AIDS Education Training – no proof required with app but may be asked to provide for up to 2 years
*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 renewal (online) within 60 days of expiration |
$97.00 |
2 business days
|
Late renewal – more than 1yr, less than 3yrs |
$147.00 |
Approx 2-3 weeks |
Expired renewal – more than 3 yrs |
$217.00 |
|
Additional Info
Expired more than 3 years:
- Must include a copy of a current active license from another state
- Complete WA State approved refresher nursing course
Online Renewal
https://secureaccess.wa.gov/
Verify a WA license
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/providercredentialsearch/SearchCriteria.aspx
NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address