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Obtaining Your North Carolina Nursing License

License by Endorsement

Processing Fees

Fee

Application

$150.00

Background check

$38.00

Temp License Processing

Documents Needed

Temp

Perm

Completed online application

Yes

Yes

Verification of original state license

No

Yes

Verification of current active state license

Yes

Yes

Completed fingerprint cards (provided NCBON once app is received)

Yes

Yes

Must enter the INA Search ID number located on the payment summary on your fingerprint card in the box marked “FBI Leave Blank”.

Additional Info

License Renewal

Processing Fees

Fee

Renewal License Processing

Timely

$100.00

Within 24 hours for online renewal

Reinstatement

$180.00

Within 3 business days for online reinstatements. 6-8 weeks if background check is required