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