Oklahoma is an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State!
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Oklahoma State Board of Nursing
2915 N Classen Boulevard, Suite 524
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Phone: 405-962-1800
License by Endorsement
| ASSOCIATED FEES | |
| Application | $85 |
| Temporary License | $10 |
| Multistate Application | $150 |
License Renewal
| ASSOCIATED FEES | PROCESS | |
| Timely | $75 | Active within 2 business days – renewed online |
| Reinstatement | $115 | About 1 week after all documents are received |
Temporary License Processing
It takes approximately 10 business days to receive a temporary license Oklahoma after all required documents have been received and the license will last for up to 3 months (must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary action to obtain).
| NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
| Completed Application – May apply online. |
Yes | Yes |
| Proof/Verification of Original State license |
Yes | Yes |
| Verification of Citizenship | Yes | Yes |
| Completed Fingerprint Card – Provided by the board | Yes | Yes |
| Employment Verification – Directly from employer | Yes | Yes |
| Evidence of Status Form – Notarized | Yes | Yes |
**Must initiate a background check process in order to receive a temporary license.
**Graduates of Excelsior College and other non-traditional programs should contact the Board before applying for license.
** Temporary licenses are only issued while other required documents are in the process of being received and is used in the meantime before a permanent license is obtained. There are additional steps that MUST be completed to receive a permanent license.
Additional Information
Nurses with an inactive status of 2 or more years, must provide proof of current licensure in another state with employment verification of at least 520 work hours within the past 2 years.
**Evidence of status form is required if license lapsed on or before Nov 1st, 2007.
**Be sure to check address for proper mailing address when sending in applications as it may differ from the physical address provided.