Obtaining Your Idaho Nursing License

For Nurses: Licensing Guide/Idaho

Contact Information

Idaho State Board Information

280 N 8th Street, Suite 210

Boise, ID 83720

TEL: 208-577-2476

FAX: 208-334-3262

License by Endorsement

Processing Fees	Fee
Application	$100
Temp License	$25
Background Check	$42

Temp License Processing

Valid for 90 days - must not have any prior convictions OR disciplinary actions.

Documents Needed	Temp	Perm
Completed online application	Yes	Yes
Verification of original state license	No	Yes
Verification of current active license	Yes	No
Employment reference	Yes	Yes
ID State police privacy statement	No	Yes
Fingerprint card	No	Yes

Apply online

*Temporary permits are issued while other required docs are in process of receiving a permanent license. Additional necessary steps to receive a permanent license MUST also be initiated.

Additional Info

A temporary license may be issued for licenses lapsed more than 1 year, but less than 3 years.

License Renewal

Processing Fees	Fee	Renewal License Processing
Timely	$90	May renew online 3 months prior to expiration and up to 1 year of expiration.
Late	$35	2 weeks for paper application
Reinstatement	$125	Contact the board to request application. Fingerprinting may be required.
Request fingerprint card and instructions from info@ibn.idaho.gov