Indiana Nursing License
How to get your Indiana nursing license
- Complete an approved nursing program (RN or LPN/LVN).
- Pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examination.
- Apply to the Indiana State Board of Nursing for licensure by examination or endorsement.
- Complete the required criminal background check and pay licensure fees.
- If your primary residence is Indiana, you may apply for a multistate (compact) license.
Indiana licensing at a glance
| Initial license fee | $50 single-state / $75 multistate |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee | $50 / 2 years |
| Continuing education | None required |
| Compact (NLC) member | Yes |
Indiana requires no continuing education to renew an RN license. The $50 initial fee is for a single-state license; adding multistate (compact) privileges costs $25 more. Licenses renew biennially, expiring October 31 of odd years. eNLC member.
Official resources
- Indiana State Board of Nursing — apply, renew, and check requirements.
- Verify a nursing license (Nursys)
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) map — which states honor a multistate license.
- Directory of state boards of nursing (NCSBN)
Indiana nursing license FAQ
- Does my compact nursing license let me work in Indiana?
- Yes. Indiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so a multistate license issued by your compact home state covers practice in Indiana without a separate application.
- How much does a Indiana nursing license cost?
- The initial RN licensure fee in Indiana is $50 single-state / $75 multistate, and renewal is $50 / 2 years.
- How many continuing-education hours does Indiana require?
- Indiana requires None required for RN license renewal.
- How do I verify a Indiana nursing license?
- Verify any U.S. nursing license through Nursys, the national verification system operated by the state boards of nursing.