Arizona is an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State and a Walk-through State
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Arizona State Board of Nursing
1740 West Adams Street
Suite 2000
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-771-7800
License by Endorsement
| ASSOCIATED FEES | |
| Application | $150 |
| Temporary License | $50 |
| Background Check | $50 |
License Renewal
| ASSOCIATED FEES | PROCESS | |
| Timely | $160 | Active within 24 hours if license is renewed online |
| Late Fee | $50/month – Cannot Exceed $200 | |
| Reinstatement | $150 + Any Late Fees | About 30 days for paper applications that are sent in |
Temporary License Processing
It takes approximately 30 days to receive a temporary license in Arizona and the license will last for up to 6 months (must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary action to obtain).
As a Walk-through State, Arizona is able to issue temporary licenses within 48 hours for emergencies only. In order to receive a temporary license within 48 hours, you must bring all required documents including a letter of employment on the employer’s letterhead with a specific starting date within 7 days of current date.
| NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
| Completed Application | Yes | Yes |
| Proof/Verification of Original State license | No | Yes |
| Copy of Current License | Yes | No |
| Completed Fingerprint Card (from AZBN) | Yes | Yes |
** Temporary licenses are only issued while other required documents are in the process of being received and is used in the meantime before a permanent license is obtained. There are additional steps that MUST be completed to receive a permanent license.
Additional Information
**Nurses must submit a written request for a paper application from AZBN (Arizona State Board of Nursing) if license is expired – Application must be submitted in a self-addressed and stamped envelope.
**Be sure to check address for proper mailing address when sending in applications as it may differ from the physical address provided above.