How to Obtain Your New Mexico Nursing License | Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State
License by Endorsement
ASSOCIATED FEES | |
Application | $150 |
Temporary License | $60 |
Background Check | $44 |
License Renewal
ASSOCIATED FEES | PROCESS | |
Timely | $110 | Within 3 Business Days |
Lapsed | $200 |
Temporary License Processing
It takes approximately 2-3 weeks to receive a temporary license after all required documents have been received and the license will last for up to 6 months (must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary action to obtain).
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
Completed Application | Yes | Yes |
Proof/Verification of Original State license | No | Yes |
Copy of Current License | Yes | Yes |
Completed Fingerprint Card – Proof of Receipt | 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
30 hours of CEUs required within 2 years for reinstatements.
Check for proper mailing address when sending in applications as it may differ from the physical address provided.
View license verification information here.
Contact Information & Mailing Address
New Mexico State Board of Nursing
6301 Indian School Road NE
Suite 710
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: 505-841-8340