How to Obtain Your Idaho Nursing License | Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State
License by Endorsement
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ASSOCIATED FEES |
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Application |
$110 |
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Temporary License |
$25 |
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Background Check |
$42 |
License Renewal
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ASSOCIATED FEES |
PROCESS |
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Timely |
$90 |
Active within 24 hours if license is renewed online |
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Late Fee |
$35/month – Cannot Exceed $125 |
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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).
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NECESSARY DOCUMENTS |
TEMPORARY |
PERMANENT |
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Completed Online Application |
Yes |
Yes |
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Proof/Verification of Original State license |
No |
Yes |
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Proof/Verification of Current License |
Yes |
No |
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Employment Reference |
Yes |
Yes |
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Idaho State Policy Privacy Statement |
No |
Yes |
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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