How to Obtain Your Wisconsin Nursing License | Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State
License by Endorsement
| ASSOCIATED FEES | |
| Application | $82 |
| Temporary License | $10 |
License Renewal
| ASSOCIATED FEES | PROCESS | |
| Timely | $86 | Active within 48 hours if license is renewed online (can only be renewed online if expired for less than 5 years) |
| Late Fee | $25 | |
| Reinstatement | About 15-20 business days |
Temporary License Processing
It takes approximately 7-15 days to receive a temporary license in Wisconsin after all required documents have been received by the board and the license will last for up to 3 months (must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary action to obtain).
Temporary licenses are only available if the original state license does not participate in NURSYS.
| NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
| Completed Application | Yes | Yes |
| Proof/Verification of Original State license | No | Yes |
| Verification/Copy of Current License | No | Yes |
| Criminal Background Check – If applying for multistate license | No | 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
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
Wisconsin State Board of Nursing
Department of Safety and Professional Services
1400 East Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-266-2112