Obtain an Idaho Nursing License Today! – Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State
License by Endorsement
ASSOCIATED FEES | |
Application | $110 |
Temporary License | $25 |
Background Check | $42 |
License Renewal
ASSOCIATED FEES | PROCESS | |
Timely | $90 | Active within 24 hours if license is renewed online |
Late Fee | $35/month – Cannot Exceed $125 | |
Reinstatement | $150 + Any Late Fees | About 30 days for paper applications that are sent in |
Temporary License Processing & Walk-Through Service
Temporary licenses are valid for 90 days (must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary action to obtain).
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
Completed Online Application | Yes | Yes |
Proof/Verification of Original State license | No | Yes |
Proof/Verification of Current License | Yes | No |
Employment Reference | Yes | Yes |
Idaho State Policy Privacy Statement | No | Yes |
Completed Fingerprint Card | No | Yes |
Temporary licenses are only issued while other required documents are being processed. There are additional steps that must be completed to receive a permanent license.
Additional Information
A temporary license may be issued for licenses that are lapsed for more than a year but less than 3 years.
Check for proper mailing address when sending in applications as it may differ from the physical address provided.
Contact Information & Mailing Address
Idaho State Board of Nursing
280 N. 8th Street
Suite 210
Boise, Idaho 83720
Phone: 208-577-2476