How to Obtain Your Montana Nursing License | Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State
License by Endorsement
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ASSOCIATED FEES |
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Application |
$200 |
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Background Check |
$27.25 |
License Renewal
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ASSOCIATED FEES |
PROCESS |
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Timely |
$100 |
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Late Fee |
$100 |
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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.
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NECESSARY DOCUMENTS |
PERMANENT |
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Completed Application |
Yes |
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Proof/Verification of Original State license |
Yes |
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Verification of licenses that are held regardless of status |
Yes |
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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