Arkansas is an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State!
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Arkansas State Board of Nursing
University Tower Bldg.
1123 South University
Suite 800
Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
Phone: 501-686-2700
License by Endorsement
| ASSOCIATED FEES | |
| Application | $100 |
| Temporary License | $25 |
License Renewal
| ASSOCIATED FEES | PROCESS | |
| Timely | $75 | Active within 24 hours if license is renewed online |
| Expired (5 years) | $50/month – Cannot Exceed $200 | 2 weeks for any paper application |
Temporary License Processing
It takes approximately 2 weeks 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).
Licenses are not issued on a walk-in basis.
| NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
| Completed Online Application | Yes | Yes |
| Proof/Verification of Original State license | No | Yes |
| Copy/Verification of Current License | Yes | No |
| Completed Fingerprint Card (from ASBN) | No | 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 may renew their licenses online in Arkansas as long as the old license has expired within 5 years and the primary state of residence is not a compact state.
- An additional 5 hours of board approved CEUs required
- An additional 20 hours of board approved CEUs are required for non-active licenses
**Nurses looking to reinstate with licenses that are more than 5 years expired while also having a primary residence in a compact state, must hand mail in a request to the Arkansas Board of Nursing for paper renewal (must include 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.