How to Obtain Your Tennessee Nursing License – Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State
License by Endorsement
ASSOCIATED FEES | |
Application | $169 |
Background Check | $38 |
License Renewal
ASSOCIATED FEES | PROCESS | |
Timely | $100 | Renew Online |
Reinstatement | $200 | About 2-4 Weeks |
Temporary License Processing
The Tennessee Board of Nursing does not issue temporary licenses. It takes approximately 6 weeks to receive a permanent license after the board has obtained all necessary and required documents.
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | PERMANENT |
Completed Online Application | Yes |
Proof/Verification of Original State license | Yes |
2X2 Photo taken within the last 6 months | Yes |
Affidavit – Notarized | Yes |
Declaration of Citizenship – Notarized | Yes |
Copy of Nursing Diploma or Transcript | Yes |
Criminal Background Check | Yes |
Additional Information
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
Tennessee State Board of Nursing
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-532-5166