How to Obtain Your Montana Nursing License | Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State
License by Endorsement
ASSOCIATED FEES | |
Application | $200 |
Background Check | $27.25 |
License Renewal
ASSOCIATED FEES | PROCESS | |
Timely | $100 | |
Late Fee | $100 |
Temporary License Processing
The Montana State Board of Nursing does not offer temporary nursing licenses. Permanent license takes about 10 days (or a few more) to be received after the board has obtained all necessary and required documents.
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | PERMANENT |
Completed Application | Yes |
Proof/Verification of Original State license | Yes |
Verification of licenses that are held regardless of status | Yes |
Completed Fingerprint Card (from AZBN) | 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
All licenses renew on December 31st of even-numbered years.
All RNs MUST maintain proof of 24 continuing education credits per two-year licensing period.
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
Montana State Board of Nursing
301 S Park, 4th Floor
Helena, MT 59620-0513
Phone: 406-841-2202