How to Obtain Your Washington Nursing License
License by Endorsement
ASSOCIATED FEES | |
Application | $88 |
Temporary License | Fee included |
License Renewal
ASSOCIATED FEES | PROCESS | |
Timely | $97 | 2 business days |
Late Renewal (1-3 Years) | $147 | 2-3 weeks |
Expired Renewal | $217 |
Temporary License Processing
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
Completed Application | Yes | Yes |
Proof/Verification of Original State License | Yes | Yes |
Verification/Copy of Current License | Yes | Yes |
Completed Fingerprint Card | No | Yes |
Nurses must attest to 7 hours of AIDS Education Training. Proof is not required with the application but can be requested any time within 2 years of approval.
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
Licenses Expired Over 3 Years:
- Nurses must include a copy of a current active license from another state.
- Nurses must also complete the Washington State Board of Nursing refresher course.
Check for proper mailing address when sending in applications as it may differ from the physical address provided.
Contact Information & Mailing Address
Washington State Board of Nursing
Town Center 2
111 Israel Rd SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Phone: 360-236-4700