Obtaining Your Colorado Nursing License

For Nurses: Licensing Guide/Colorado

Contact Information

Colorado State Board Information

Colorado Board of Nursing

1560 Broadway, Suite 1350

Denver, CO 80202

License by Endorsement

Processing Fees	Fee
Application	$43

Temp License Processing

Documents Needed	Perm
Completed online application	Yes
Verification of original state license	Yes
Verification of current license	Yes
Online Healthcare Professions Profile	Yes
Background check	yes

Apply online

All licenses expire on September 30 of odd or even numbered years. Background check may be required for renewals/reinstatements due to new eNLC requirements. Expired more than 2 years – must provide verification of active licensure in another state. Must complete and maintain an online healthcare professions profile.

Additional Info

*Note: Online License Renewal does not open until approximately 4-6 weeks prior to your expiration date.

License Renewal

Processing Fees	Fee	Renewal License Processing
Timely	$87	Renew within 60 day of Grace period
Reinstatement)	$180