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company | Brands
For Nurses: Licensing Guide/District of Columbia
Department of Health
Health Regulation & Licensing Administration
899 North Capitol Street, N.E., First Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Processing Fees | Fee |
|---|---|
Application | $230.00 |
Documents Needed | Temp | Perm |
|---|---|---|
Completed online application | Yes | Yes |
2X2 Photo (2) – name printed on back | Yes | Yes |
Verification of original state license | Yes | Yes |
Verification of current active state license - if original is expired (Attach copy of NURSYS receipt to application) | Yes | Yes |
Criminal background check (Must provide evidence of Live Scan/Fingerprinting to obtain a temporary license) | Yes | Yes |
Reinstatements – Approx 2 or more weeks upon receipt of all required documentation. 24 contact hours of CEU required with original verification form signed/stamped by program sponsor -Must contact the DC Board of Nursing to request a reinstatement application. The application is sent back to the BON accompanied with a letter of explanation as to why the license has lapsed, proof of CEUs and verification of a current license. -Background check required
NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address
Processing Fees | Fee | Renewal License Processing |
|---|---|---|
Timely renewal | $145.00 | Renew online within 60 days after expiration |
Late fee | $85.00 | Apply for re-licensure if expired more than 60 days |
Reinstatement | Contact DC BON | - |