Obtaining Your New York Nursing License

For Nurses: Licensing Guide/New York

Contact Information

New York State Board Information

Education Bldg.

89 Washington Avenue

2nd Floor West Wing

Albany, NY 12234

License by Endorsement

-	Fee
Application	$143.00
Temp Permit	$35.00

Temp License Processing

processing description

Documents Needed	Perm
Completed application - Notarized	Yes
Verification of ALL licenses held, current or expired	Yes
Transcripts – received directly from nursing school	Yes
2 hours Child Abuse coursework or training	Yes
Infection Control Course (every 4 yrs	Yes

Apply online

Additional Info

Inactive or lapsed license – must contact the board to request application and fees Proof of Infection Control Course required every 4 yrs RN can walkthrough the board to reinstate – will be given a letter of good standing with new expiration date ($10.00 in addition to renewal fee for letter)

License Renewal

Processing Fees	Fee	Renewal License Processing
Timely	$73.00	2-3 business days