Is Alabama a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? If the regulatory questions are answered “yes” and submit required documentation, then 48 hours. Otherwise, could take longer.
How long is a temp license good for? 90 days — only issued once and not renewable.
How much does a temp license cost? $50
How long does it take to get a permanent license? No set timeline. Licenses are issued when all requirements are completed, on a first in, first out basis. If all required documentation has been submitted, it could be as short as 48 hours.
How much does a perm license cost? Application fee of $85, transaction fee $3.50, and temporary permit cost of $50.
Is Alabama a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Alabama a compact state? No
Is Alaska a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? About 10 business days upon receipt of all necessary documents.
How long is a temp license good for? Six months. It is attached to the permanent license, cannot be applied for separately. Most people do not need it, does not expedite. The ones who should consider it are those who have an original or current state that is not on NURSYS and needs to be verified for the application.
How much does a temp license cost? An additional $50 (for a total of $325)
How long does it take to get a permanent license? About 10 business days upon receipt of all necessary documents.
How much does a perm license cost? $275, or $325 to include a temporary permit
Is Alaska a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Alaska a compact state? No
Is Arizona a walk through state? Yes – 48 hours to process – emergency only
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 30 days
How long is a temp license good for? 6 months.
How much does a temp license cost? $50
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 1-2 months.
How much does a perm license cost? $150 application fee and $50 fingerprint fee
Is Arizona a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Arizona a compact state? Yes
Is Arkansas a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 3-5 days upon receipt of required documentation
How long is a temp license good for? 6 months — only issued once and not renewable.
How much does a temp license cost? $30
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 3-5 days upon receipt of required documentation
How much does a perm license cost? $125
Is Arkansas a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Arkansas a compact state? Yes
Is California a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 8-10 weeks
How long is a temp license good for? 6 months
How much does a temp license cost? $50
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 10-12 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $350 application fee, with a $49 fingerprint card, if needed.
Is California a NURSYS state? No
Is California a compact state? No
Is Colorado a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 4-5 weeks
How long is a temp license good for? Temp licenses are only issued to nurses who are in the process of receiving a permanent license.
How much does a temp license cost? Included in the cost of the perm license application fee.
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 6 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $88 for nurse grads, $164 renewal
Is Colorado a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Colorado a compact state? Yes
Is Connecticut a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 2-3 weeks
How long is a temp license good for? 120 days
How much does a temp license cost? Included in the cost of the perm license application fee.
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 2-3 weeks once all documents are received
How much does a perm license cost? $180 (temp license included, if needed)
Is Connecticut a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Connecticut a compact state? No
Is Delaware a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 4-6 weeks
How long is a temp license good for? 90 days, but can be extended up to 6 months
How much does a temp license cost? $40
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 4-6 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $141
Is Delaware a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Delaware a compact state? Yes
Is District of Columbia a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 5-7 business days
How long is a temp license good for? 90 days
How much does a temp license cost? It is free and automatically given if you qualify.
How long does it take to get a permanent license? Once approved, 2 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $230
Is District of Columbia a NURSYS state? Yes
Is District of Columbia a compact state? No
Is Florida a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Approximately 30 days
How long is a temp license good for? 6 months
How much does a temp license cost? Included in the cost of a perm license
How long does it take to get a permanent license? Approximately 30 days
How much does a perm license cost? $110
Is Florida a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Florida a compact state? Yes
Is Georgia a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? GA does not offer a temp license
How long is a temp license good for? N/A
How much does a temp license cost? N/A
How long does it take to get a permanent license? Approximately 15 business days or less
How much does a perm license cost? $75
Is Georgia a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Georgia a compact state? Yes
Is Hawaii a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Hawaii does not issue temp licenses. A “temp permit” may be issued.
How long is a temp license good for? 90 days
How much does a temp license cost? $50
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 15-20 business days
How much does a Perm License cost? $146-$202 depending on when license is issued
Is Hawaii a NURSYS state? No
Is Hawaii a compact state? No
Is Idaho a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? No set timeline. Licenses are issued when all requirements are completed, on a first in, first out basis.
How long is a temp license good for? 90 days.
How much does a temp license cost? $25
How long does it take to get a permanent license? No set timeline. Licenses are issued when all requirements are completed, on a first in, first out basis.
How much does a perm license cost? $152
Is Idaho a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Idaho a compact state? Yes
Is Illinois a walk through state? Yes
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 2 weeks
How long is a temp license good for? 6 months
How much does a temp license cost? $25
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 4-6 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $50
Is Illinois a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Illinois a compact state? No – Legislation Pending
Is Indiana a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 2 weeks
How long is a temp license good for? 90 days
How much does a temp license cost? $60 total (must also apply for perm)
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 2-4 weeks to process once all documentation is complete.
How much does a perm license cost? $50
Is Indiana a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Indiana a compact state? No – Legislation Pending
Is Iowa a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 5-10 business days
How long is a temp license good for? 30 days
How much does a temp license cost? No additional cost
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 5-10 business days, but can extend up to 8 weeks during peak volume periods.
How much does a perm license cost? $169
Is Iowa a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Iowa a compact state? Yes
Is Kansas a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 7-10 business days from receipt of application
How long is a temp license good for? 120 days
How much does a temp license cost? No charge for RN or LPN
How long does it take to get a permanent license? No definite answer, too many variables.
How much does a perm license cost? $75 for RN and CRNA, $50 for LPN and APRN
Is Kansas a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Kansas a compact state? No – Legislation Pending
Is Kentucky a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? No set timeline. Licenses are issued when all requirements are completed, on a first in, first out basis.
How long is a temp license good for? 6 months from date issued
How much does a temp license cost? $165
How long does it take to get a permanent license? Within 14 days
How much does a perm license cost? $165 application fee, plus $12 fingerprint fee
Is Kentucky a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Kentucky a compact state? Yes
Is Louisiana a walk through state? Yes
How long does it take to get a temporary license? No set timeline. Licenses are issued when all requirements are completed, on a first in, first out basis.
How long is a temp license good for? 90 days
How much does a temp license cost? $240.75
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 4-6 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $140.75
Is Louisiana a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Louisiana a compact state? No
Is Maine a walk through state? No.
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Does not do temp licenses. Maine issues “90 day letters” if, for example: someone is originally licensed in CA and we are waiting on that verification and they have a job lined up there. They require a copy of the active license, start date, employer and contact information for employer. This process takes the same amount of time as it does to get the regular license, 7-14 days.
How long is a temp license good for? N/A
How much does a temp license cost? N/A
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 1-2 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $75 application fee
Is Maine a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Maine a compact state? Yes
Is Maryland a walk through state? Yes
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 48-72 hours
How long is a temp license good for? 90 days
How much does a temp license cost? $40
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 4-6 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $100
Is Maryland a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Maryland a compact state? Yes
Is Massachusetts a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Massachusetts does not issue temporary licenses.
How long is a temp license good for? N/A
How much does a temp license cost? N/A
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 4-6 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $275
Is Massachusetts a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Massachusetts a compact state? No – Legislation Pending
Is Michigan a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 4-6 weeks. However, temp licenses are only issued for individuals who are currently licensed as a registered nurse in Canada.
How long is a temp license good for? 1 year
How much does a temp license cost? $64 total (must also apply for perm)
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 4-6 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $54
Is Michigan a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Michigan a compact state? No – Legislation Pending
Is Minnesota a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Generally, one business day, unless background requires further review.
How long is a temp license good for? 60 days from date of the application.
How much does a temp license cost? Included in the $105 licensure by endorsement application fee.
How long does it take to get a permanent license? Depends on the applicant and when application is completed. It varies.
How much does a perm license cost? $105 licensure by endorsement application fee
Is Minnesota a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Minnesota a compact state? No
Is Mississippi a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Mississippi does not issue temporary licenses unless disaster relief or military transfers
How long is a temp license good for? N/A
How much does a temp license cost? N/A
How long does it take to get a permanent license? Once all requirements are completed by the nurse
How much does a perm license cost? RN licensure is $100; LPN licensure is $60
Is Mississippi a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Mississippi a compact state? Yes
Is Missouri a walk through state? Yes
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Processing time for mailed applications can take up to 2 weeks. Most in-person applications can be processed on the same day.
How long is a temp license good for? 6 months
How much does a temp license cost? RN licensure is $55; LPN licensure is $51
How long does it take to get a permanent license? It can take up to 10-12 business day for the permanent license to go through. It depends on when the licensee gives us all the requirements for the permanent license.
How much does a perm license cost? RN licensure is $55; LPN licensure is $51
Is Missouri a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Missouri a compact state? Yes
Is Montana a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Montana does not issue temporary licenses.
How long is a temp license good for? N/A
How much does a temp license cost? N/A
How long does it take to get a permanent License? Usually 30-60 days
How much does a Perm License cost? $200, with an additional $27.25 fee for a background check.
Is Montana a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Montana a compact state? Yes
Is Nebraska a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? No set timeline. Temporary licenses or endorsements are issued when all requirements are completed, on a first in, first out basis.
How long is a temp license good for? 60 days
How much does a temp license cost? Included in the $123 perm licensure application fee
How long does it take to get a permanent license? Approximately 4-5 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $123 application fee
Is Nebraska a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Nebraska a compact state? Yes
Is Nevada a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 7-10 days if they don’t answer YES to criminal convictions
How long is a temp license good for? 6 months
How much does a temp license cost? Cost included in the $105 perm licensure application fee.
How long does it take to get a permanent license? No set timeline. Licenses are issued when all requirements are completed, on a first in, first out basis. Typically 2-4 months.
How much does a perm license cost? $105 for RNs and $95 for LPNs
Is Nevada a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Nevada a compact state? No
Is New Hampshire a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? No set timeline. Licenses are issued when all requirements are completed, on a first in, first out basis.
How long is a temp license good for? 120 days
How much does a temp license cost? $20
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 6-8 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $120
Is New Hampshire a NURSYS state? Yes
Is New Hampshire a compact state? Yes
Is New Jersey a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Does not issue temp licenses .
How long is a temp license good for? N/A
How much does a temp license cost? N/A
How long does it take to get a permanent license? No set timeline. Licenses are issued when all requirements are completed, on a first in, first out basis.
How much does a perm license cost? $200
Is New Jersey a NURSYS state? Yes
Is New Jersey a compact state? No – Legislation Pending
Is New Mexico a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 4-6 weeks
How long is a temp license good for? 6 months
How much does a temp license cost? $50 for RNs, $60 for APRNs. However, fee increase will go into effect soon.
How long does it take to get a permanent license? Once all required documentation is received, a license is to be issued within 5 business days.
How much does a perm license cost? RN/LPN $110, APRN $100. However, fee increase will go into effect soon.
Is New Mexico a NURSYS state? Yes
Is New Mexico a compact state? Yes
Is New York a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? The limited permit is only for nurses just out of school who have never taken the Nclex exam. It allows them to practice for 1 year while they prepare for the Nclex exam.
How long is a temp license good for? One year from date of issue
How much does a temp license cost? $35
How long does it take to get a permanent license? No set timeline. Permanent licenses are issued when all requirements are completed, on a first in, first out basis.
How much does a perm license cost? $143
Is New York a NURSYS state? Yes
Is New York a compact state? No
Is North Carolina a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 1-2 weeks
How long is a temp license good for? 6 months or until a perm license has been issued — whichever comes first.
How much does a temp license cost? Included in the cost of $150 perm licensure application fee.
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 6-8 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $150
Is North Carolina a NURSYS state? Yes
Is North Carolina a compact state? Yes
Is North Dakota a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 3-5 business days upon receipt of all necessary documents.
How long is a temp license good for? 90 days
How much does a temp license cost? Cost included in the $160 perm licensure application fee.
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 7-10 business days upon receipt of all necessary documents.
How much does a perm license cost? $160
Is North Dakota a NURSYS state? Yes
Is North Dakota a compact state? Yes
Is Ohio a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 4-6 weeks. Applications are reviewed in the order received.
How long is a temp license good for? 180 days
How much does a temp license cost? Cost included in the $75 perm licensure application fee.
How long does it take to get a permanent license? Application will be processed and license will be issued once all requirements are met. 4-6 weeks.
How much does a perm license cost? $75
Is Ohio a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Ohio a compact state? No
Is Oklahoma a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? No clear answer. Wholly dependent on how long it takes for the applicant to ensure all required documents are received.
How long is a temp license good for? 90 days
How much does a temp license cost? $95
How long does it take to get a permanent license? No clear answer. Wholly dependent on how long it takes for the applicant to ensure all required documents are received.
How much does a perm license cost? $85
Is Oklahoma a NURSYS state? No
Is Oklahoma a compact state? Yes
Is Oregon a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Oregon does not issue temporary nursing licensures.
How long is a temp license good for? N/A
How much does a temp license cost? N/A
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 4-6 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $204
Is Oregon a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Oregon a compact state? No
Is Pennsylvania a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 10-14 business days, must have an active license in another state.
How long is a temp license good for? 1 year or until perm license gets issued.
How much does a temp license cost? $35
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 8-10 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $100
Is Pennsylvania a NURSYS state? No
Is Pennsylvania a compact state? No
Is Rhode Island a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Temporary licenses are no longer issued.
How long is a temp license good for? N/A
How much does a temp license cost? N/A
How long does it take to get a permanent license? It depends on the applicant. Unless an applicant has a discipline in another state, the license is usually issued the day the application is complete. Or up to one week.
How much does a perm license cost? $135 application fee
Is Rhode Island a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Rhode Island a compact state? No
Is South Carolina a walk through state? Yes
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 1 day upon receipt of all necessary documents.
How long is a temp license good for? 60 days
How much does a temp license cost? $10, included in the cost of the permanent license.
How long does it take to get a permanent license? Permanent licenses are issued when all requirements are completed. Once documents are received, it takes 10-14 business days.
How much does a perm license cost? $100 without temporary license, $110 with temporary license
Is South Carolina a NURSYS state? Yes
Is South Carolina a compact state? Yes
Is South Dakota a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 3-5 business days upon receipt of all necessary documents.
How long is a temp license good for? 90 days
How much does a temp license cost? $25
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 3-5 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? Application fee is $100, criminal background check is $43.25 and any other fees associated with transcript and license verification.
Is South Dakota a NURSYS state? Yes
Is South Dakota a compact state? Yes
Is Tennessee a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Do not offer temp licenses
How long is a temp license good for? N/A
How much does a temp license cost? N/A
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 6 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $200
Is Tennessee a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Tennessee a compact state? Yes
Is Texas a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Two weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents.
How long is a temp license good for? 120 days
How much does a temp license cost? Included in the cost of the $186 perm licensure application fee.
How long does it take to get a permanent license? Two weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents.
How much does a perm license cost? $186
Is Texas a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Texas a compact state? Yes
Is Utah a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Temporary licenses are not offered.
How long is a temp license good for? N/A
How much does a temp license cost? N/A
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 10-15 working days upon receipt of all necessary documents.
How much does a perm license cost? $100
Is Utah a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Utah a compact state? Yes
Is Vermont a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Vermont does not offer temporary licenses.
How long is a temp license good for? N/A
How much does a temp license cost? N/A
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 3-5 business days
How much does a perm license cost? $150
Is Vermont a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Vermont a compact state? No – Legislation Pending
Are the Virgin Islands a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? N/A
How long is a temp license good for? N/A
How much does a temp license cost? N/A
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 90 days
How much does a perm license cost? $125 for RNs, $100 for LPNs
Are the Virgin Islands a NURSYS state? Yes
Are the Virgin Islands a compact state? No
Is Virginia a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Virginia does not offer temporary licenses. Nurses who are in the process of applying for a perm license can request a 30-day authorization to practice letter. This takes 7-10 business days.
How long is a temp license good for? 30 days
How much does a temp license cost? No cost
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 4-6 weeks from date they receive the application
How much does a perm license cost? $190 for RN, $170 for LPN
Is Virginia a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Virginia a compact state? Yes
Is Washington a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? The only way to get a temp license is to apply for a permanent license and after review if the only thing missing is the finger print cards then a temp will be issued.
How long is a temp license good for? 3 months
How much does a temp license cost? Included in the cost of the $120 perm license application fee.
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 3-4 weeks
How much does a perm license cost? $120
Is Washington a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Washington a compact state? No
Is West Virginia a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? Processed in the order they are received. Minimum of 7-10 days.
How long is a temp license good for? 90 days
How much does a temp license cost? $25
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 7-10 business days upon receipt all necessary documents.
How much does a perm license cost? $100
Is West Virginia a NURSYS state? Yes
Is West Virginia a compact state? Yes
Is Wisconsin a walk through state? No
How long does it take to get a temporary license? 10-15 business days upon receipt of all necessary documents.
How long is a temp license good for? 90 days, temp licenses are issued while other required documents are in the process of receiving a permanent license.
How much does a temp license cost? $10
How long does it take to get a permanent license? 10-15 business days upon receipt of all necessary documents.
How much does a perm license cost? $82
Is Wisconsin a NURSYS state? Yes
Is Wisconsin a compact state? Yes