How to Obtain Your Vermont Nursing License
License by Endorsement
ASSOCIATED FEES | |
Application | $150 |
License Renewal
ASSOCIATED FEES | PROCESS | |
Timely | $140 | Active within 24 hours if license is renewed online |
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).
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
Completed Application | Yes | Yes |
Proof/Verification of Original State License | No | Yes |
Copy/Verification of Current License | No | Yes |
Copy of Driver’s License/Passport/or Government ID | Yes | Yes |
2×2 Photo Taken within Past 6 Months | Yes | Yes |
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