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