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Obtaining Your Louisiana Nursing License

For Nurses: Licensing Guide/Louisiana

Contact Information

Louisiana State Board Information

17373 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA  70810

License by Endorsement

Processing Fees

Fee

Application

$140.75

Temp License by mail

$240.75

Temp License in person

$250.75

Temp License Processing

Walk-in service 9a.m – 3p.m. temp issued same day (must not have any prior convictions OR disciplinary actions)

Documents Needed

Temp

Perm

Completed application notarized

Yes

Yes

Notarized copy of current active license (or NURSYS) & Photo ID

Yes

No

Verification of current active license where currently working

Yes

Yes

Verification of original state license

No

Yes

Verification of Employment

No

Yes

Completed fingerprint cards or livescan

Yes

Yes

Transcripts – received directly from nursing school

No

Yes

4-8 weeks upon receipt of required docs – valid for 90 days (only if residing in LA and has offer of employment)

Additional Info

License Renewal

Processing Fees

Fee

Renewal License Processing

Timely

$100

Active within 24 hours if renewed online

Reinstatement

$100

4-6 weeks for paper application