How to Obtain Your Iowa Nursing License | Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State
License by Endorsement
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ASSOCIATED FEES |
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Application |
$169 |
License Renewal
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ASSOCIATED FEES |
PROCESS |
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Timely |
$99 |
Takes 3-5 business days for paper renewal |
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Late Fee |
$149 |
Within 24 hours for online renewal |
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Reinstatement |
$225 |
About 5 business days upon receiving all documents |
Temporary License Processing
You will receive your temporary license within about 5 business days of the Iowa State Board of Nursing receiving all of the necessary documents (It could take between 2-4 weeks to receive all of documents).
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NECESSARY DOCUMENTS |
TEMPORARY |
PERMANENT |
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Completed Application |
Yes |
Yes |
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Proof/Verification of Original State license |
Yes |
Yes |
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Transcript – Sent Directly from Nursing School |
No |
Yes |
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Signed Waver Form |
Yes |
Yes |
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Completed Fingerprint Card (from the Iowa State Board) |
Yes |
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
Reinstatement:
- Reinstatement requires 1.2 CEUs or 12 contact hours earned in the previous 12 months Also must complete a criminal background check.
- 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
Iowa State Board of Nursing
400 S.W. 8th Street
Suite B
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Phone: 515-281-4825