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Obtaining Your Montana Nursing License

For Nurses: Licensing Guide/Montana

Contact Information

301 S Park, 4th Floor

Helena, MT 59620-0513

License by Endorsement

Processing Fees

Fee

Application

$200

Background check

$27.25

Temp License Processing

No temporary license. Permanent license issued approximately 10 days or longer upon receipt of required documents.

Documents Needed

Temp

Perm

Completed online application

N/A

Yes

Verification of original state license

N/A

Yes

Verification of licenses held regardless of status

N/A

Yes

Fingerprint background check

N/A

Yes

*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

All licenses renew on December 31st of even numbered years.

All RNs must maintain proof of 24 continuing education credits per two year licensing period.

Online Renewal

Verify a Montana license

NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address

License Renewal

Processing Fees

Renewal License Processing

Timely

$100

N/A

Late

$100

N/A