Idaho Nurse Licensing Guide

Permanent License

1. Apply through the nurse portal on the BON website and pay the fee. The process is the same for RNs LPNs.and  
2. Request verification of licensure via Nursys from a state where you hold an active license. You must list all states where you hold active or inactive licenses but only one verification is required. If these states do not participate in Nursys, you will need to contact that state's BON and request verification be sent to the Idaho BON via this document.
3. Provide a satisfactory nursing reference on this form from the three-year period immediately preceding the application,
4. Provide a declaration of your primary state of residence.
5. Provide a background check with fingerprints.

• Law Enforcement or fingerprinting stations may use LiveScan to scan fingerprints, but the images must be printed onto a card (any standard fingerprint card will suffice) and mailed to us.
• Mail your fingerprint card to:  Idaho Board of Nursing, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0061 
  - Idaho Board of Nursing, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0061
  

Temporary License

1. A temporary license may be issued to an applicant for licensure by endorsement on proof of current licensure in good standing in another jurisdiction or satisfactory evidence of employment within the three years immediately preceding application.
2. Temporary licenses are valid until the next renewal period.
3. Log into the Nurse Portal and either apply within your application or apply for a temporary application (do not select a Short-term temporary application as this is conditional).
4. To extend your temporary license, contact the board of nursing at HP-Licensing@dopl.idaho.gov