How to Obtain Your Indiana Nursing License
License by Endorsement
ASSOCIATED FEES | |
Application | $50 |
Temporary License Fee | $10 |
License Renewal
ASSOCIATED FEES | PROCESS | |
Timely | $50 | Ability to renew online if expired less than 18 months |
Late Fee | $50 |
Temporary License Processing
It takes approximately 2-4 weeks to receive a temporary license in Indiana after all documents have been received by the board and criminal background check has been completed. Temporary license will last for up to 90 days (must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary action to obtain).
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
Completed Application – Notarized for temporary license | Yes | Yes |
Proof/Verification of Original State license | No | Yes |
Proof of Current Active License | Yes | No |
Completed Fingerprint Card – DO NOT complete prior to sending in application | Yes | |
Verification of ALL licenses held (current and expired) | No | Yes |
2.5×3.5 Photo that is signed on front | Yes | Yes |
Criminal background check must be completed after the board has received all of the necessary documents and application.
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
Reinstatement:
- If license is expired more than 18 months Nurses must contact the board for the appropriate renewal information and steps.
- If license is expired more than 3 years Complete renewal form for expired licenses and include a copy of current active license from another state.
- All licenses expire on October 31st of odd-numbered years regardless of the date it was issued.
- View license verification information here.
Check for proper mailing address when sending in applications as it may differ from the physical address provided.
Contact Information & Mailing Address
Indiana State Board of Nursing
Professional Licensing Agency
402 W. Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-234-2043