How to Obtain Your Kentucky Nursing License | Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State
License by Endorsement
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ASSOCIATED FEES |
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Application |
$165 |
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Fingerprint Card |
$12 |
License Renewal
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ASSOCIATED FEES |
PROCESS |
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Timely |
$65 |
Active within 24 hours if license is renewed online |
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Reinstatement |
$135 |
About two weeks (maybe more) depending on requirements |
Temporary License Processing
It takes approximately 14 days to receive a temporary license after all of the necessary documents are received and the license will last for up to 6 months (must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary action to obtain).
The Kentucky State Board of Nursing does not issue license cards.
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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 |
No |
Yes |
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Federal Criminal Background Check (request FP card) |
Yes |
Yes |
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State Criminal Background Check (online requests only) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Official Transcripts – If original license is not a NURSYS state |
Yes |
Yes |
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Complete KY Jurisprudence Exam |
Yes |
Yes |
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Evidence of 2 Contact Hours of HIV/AIDS |
No |
Yes |
Request Fingerprint Card – Federal Background Check
Request AOC Report – State Background Check
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:
- Federal and State background checks are required for reinstatements
- Verification of employment is required for reinstatement of those with employment outside of Kentucky for at least 500 hours within the past 5 years.
- CE requirements vary for reinstatements depending on each year after expiration.
- Nurses must also complete the KY jurisprudence exam if license has lapsed for one or more years.
- 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
Kentucky State Board of Nursing
312 Whittington Parkway
Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40222
Phone: 502-429-3300