Nurse Licensing Requirements Across the United States
- Compact State
- Non-Compact State
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Single States
| State | Perm Cost | Perm Time | Temp Cost | Temp Time | Renewal Cost | Renewal Frequency | Renewal Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $375.00 | 2-3 weeks | $275.00 | 10-15 business days | $175.00 | 2 years | |
| California | $350.00 | 6-8 weeks | $100.00 | 6-12 weeks | $190.00 | 2 years | |
| Connecticut | $180.00 | 10-15 business days | Fees Included | 10-15 business days | $110.00 | Annually | |
| Hawaii | $240.00 | $75.00 | $176.00 | 2 years | |||
| Illinois | $50.00 | 2-4 weeks | $125.00 | 2-4 weeks | $60.00 | 2 years | 6-8 weeks |
| Massachusetts | $275.00 | 4-6 weeks | N/A | N/A | $120.00 | 2 years | |
| Michigan | $208.80 | 4-6 weeks | $219.50 | 4-6 weeks | $128.50 | 2 years | |
| Minnesota | $138.25 | 2-4 weeks | Fees Included | 2-4 weeks | $85.00 | 2 years | |
| Nevada | $155.00 | 2-4 months | $155.00 | 7-10 business days | $100.00 | 2 years | |
| New York | $143.00 | Same Day (Walk-Thru) | $35.00 | 4-6 weeks | $73.00 | 2 years | |
| Ohio | $75.00 | 2-4 weeks | $75.00 | 2-4 weeks | $65.00-$115.00 | 2 years | |
| Oregon | $200.00 | 3-6 weeks | N/A | N/A | $100.00 | 2 years | |
| Pennsylvania | $200.00 | 3-4 weeks | $190.00 | 1-2 weeks | $122.00 | 2 years | 30-60 days |
| Rhode Island | $135.00 | 6 months | $135.00 | 4-8 weeks | $135.0 | 2 years | |
| Vermont | $150.00 | 7-10 business days | $150.00 | 7-10 business days | $95.00 | 2 years | |
| Washington | $120.00 | 1-2 months | Fee Included | 1-2 months | $120.00 | Annually |
Compact States
| State | Perm Cost | Perm Time | Temp Cost | Temp Time | Renewal Cost | Renewal Frequency | Renewal Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $103.50 | $50.00 | 48 hours | $103.50 | 2 years | ||
| Arizona | $200.00 | 2-3 days (Walk-Thru) | $50.00 | 2 weeks | $160.00 | 4 years | |
| Arkansas | $100.00 | 2-4 weeks | $155.00 | 2-4 weeks | $75.00 | 2 years | |
| Colorado | $43.00 | 4 weeks | $43.00 | 10-14 business days | $123.00 | 2 years | |
| Delaware | $156.00 | 4-8 weeks | $196.00 | 4-8 weeks | Varies | 2 years | |
| Florida | $110.00 | 2-4 weeks | $110.00 | 2-4 weeks | $75.00 | 2 years | |
| Georgia | $75.00 | $75.00 | 2 weeks | $65.00 | 2 years | ||
| Idaho | $150.00 | 5-10 business days | $25.00 | 7-10 business days | $90.00 | 2 years | |
| Indiana | $50.00 | Immediate | $75.00 | 2 weeks | $50.00 | 2 years | |
| Iowa | $169.00 | 5 business days | $169.00 | $99.00 | 3 years | ||
| Kansas | $123.00 | 2-4 weeks | $75.00 | 4-8 weeks | $85.00 | 2 years | |
| Kentucky | $165.00 | 2 weeks | $165.00 | 5-10 business days | $65.00 | Annually | |
| Louisiana | $240.00 | 4-6 weeks | $140.00 | 5-10 business days | $240.00 | Annually | |
| Maine | $75.00 | 1-2 weeks | $75.00 | N/A | $75.00 | 2 years | |
| Maryland | $100.00 | 4-6 weeks | $40.00 | 3-5 business days | $136.00 | 2 years | |
| Mississippi | $175.00 | 7-14 business days | $125.00 | 7-10 business days | $60.00 | 2 years | |
| Missouri | $55.00 | Same Day (Walk-Thru) | $55.00 | Same Day (Walk-Thru) | $60.00 | 2 years | |
| Montana | $100.00 | 10 business days | N/A | N/A | $100.00 | 2 years | |
| Nebraska | $123.00 | 1-2 weeks | $123.00 | 1-2 weeks | $123.00 | 2 years | |
| New Hampshire | $120.00 | 4-6 weeks | $20.00 | 4 weeks | $80.00 | 2 years | |
| New Mexico | $150.00 | 5-10 business days | $60.00 | 2-3 weeks | $110.00 | 2 years | |
| North Carolina | $150.00 | 6-8 weeks | $150.00 | 2-3 weeks | $100.00 | 2 years | |
| North Dakota | $160.00 | 7-10 business days | $160.00 | 7-10 business days | $120.00 | 2 years | |
| Oklahoma | $85.00 | 1-2 weeks | $95.00 | 1-2 weeks | $75.00 | 2 years | |
| South Carolina | $100.00 | 10-14 business days | $120.00 | Same Day (Walk-Thru) | $75.00 | 2 years | |
| South Dakota | $100.00 | 3-6 weeks | $125.00 | 2-3 business days | $115.00 | 2 years | |
| Tennessee | $115.00 | 6 weeks | N/A | N/A | $100.00 | 2 years | |
| Texas | $186.00 | 2 weeks | Fee Included | 2 weeks | $60.00 | 2 years | 2 days |
| Utah | $100.00 | 2-4 weeks | N/A | N/A | $58.00 | 2 years | |
| Virginia | $190.00 | 2-4 weeks | Fee Included | 2-4 weeks | $140.00 | 2 years | |
| West Virginia | $100.00 | 7-10 business days | $125.00 | 7-10 business days | $67.00 | Annually | |
| Wisconsin | $90.00 | 1-3 weeks | $90.00 | 1-3 weeks | $90.00 | 2 years | |
| Wyoming | $135.00 | 45-60 days | $120.00 | 10-14 business days | $110.00 | 2 years |
Walk Through States
| State | Perm Cost | Perm Time | Temp Cost | Temp Time | Renewal Cost | Renewal Frequency | Renewal Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $150.00 | 5-10 business days | $25.00 | 7-10 business days | $90.00 | 2 years | |
| Indiana | $50.00 | Immediate | $75.00 | 2 weeks | $50.00 | 2 years | |
| Louisiana | $240.00 | 4-6 weeks | $140.00 | 5-10 business days | $240.00 | Annually | |
| Missouri | $55.00 | Same Day (Walk-Thru) | $55.00 | Same Day (Walk-Thru) | $60.00 | 2 years | |
| Montana | $100.00 | 10 business days | N/A | N/A | $100.00 | 2 years | |
| South Carolina | $100.00 | 10-14 business days | $120.00 | Same Day (Walk-Thru) | $75.00 | 2 years | |
| South Dakota | $100.00 | 3-6 weeks | $125.00 | 2-3 business days | $115.00 | 2 years |
