How to Obtain Your Vermont Nursing License
License by Endorsement
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ASSOCIATED FEES |
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Application |
$150 |
License Renewal
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ASSOCIATED FEES |
PROCESS |
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Timely |
$140 |
Active within 24 hours if license is renewed online |
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Late Fee (within 30 Days) |
$100 |
After first 30 days, expired licenses incur monthly late fee of $40, not to exceed $1500.
Temporary License Processing
It takes approximately 3-5 business days to receive a temporary license in Vermont after the board has received all required documents. License valid 90 days (must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary action to obtain).
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NECESSARY DOCUMENTS |
TEMPORARY |
PERMANENT |
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Completed Application |
Yes |
Yes |
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Proof/Verification of Original State License |
No |
Yes |
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Copy/Verification of Current License |
No |
Yes |
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Copy of Driver’s License/Passport/or Government ID |
Yes |
Yes |
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2×2 Photo Taken within Past 6 Months |
Yes |
Yes |
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Photocopy of Current Active State License if Not From NURSYS State |
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
Renewal:
- All renewal requests made more than 30 days after expiration must include verification of employment.
- Renewal requires nurse to have practiced nursing for a minimum of 50 days (400 hours) of current licensing period OR 120 days (960 hours) within 5 years of the end of the current licensing period.
Check for proper mailing address when sending in applications as it may differ from the physical address provided.
Contact Information & Mailing Address
Vermont State Board of Nursing
Office of Professional Regulation
89 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Montpelier, VT 05620
Phone: 802-828-2396