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Open a jurisdiction to review its dated requirements and official sources. Use the compact tables to compare which states participate.

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IN

Indiana

Checked 9 Oct 2026

Does this state recognize my multistate license?

Multistate license recognizedIN

Yes — a qualifying multistate license permits RN/LPN practice here

Indiana has implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN with an active multistate license from their primary state of residence may practice here without an Indiana license. The facility and contract still set their own credentialing requirements.

Supporting evidence and conditions

Indiana has implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN with an active multistate license from their primary state of residence may practice here without an Indiana license. The facility and contract still set their own credentialing requirements.

NCSBN · nursecompact.com · verified 15 Oct 2026

Law enacted
Yes enacted
In force
Yes since 1 Jul 2020
Issuing multistate licenses
Yes issuing multistate licenses since 1 Jul 2020

Each answer links to the state rule it comes from. Open “Source quotation” for the exact wording.

Licensing authority

Board contacts, official applications and governing rules.

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Licensing authority

Indiana State Board of Nursing

Source quotation
Indiana State Board of Nursing - Employer Quarterly Report for a Nurse on Probation:

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 10 Oct 2026

Authority website

in.gov

Conditions & source context

Preserves original full quotation and source; value now matches exact observed Nursing Home href, including its absence of a trailing slash.

Source quotation
Nursing Board Board Members

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Licensing portal

mylicense.in.gov

Source quotation
Login to your MyLicense One account at mylicense.in.gov/eGov/ML1PLA.html

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Contact

Email
pla2@pla.in.gov
Address
Indiana Government Center South, Room W072, 402 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Conditions & source context

Board email and IPLA office address; direct Board phone unverified.

Source quotation
Email: pla2@pla.in.gov

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Governing law

IC 25-23 (Nurses); IC 25-42 (Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact); 848 IAC 1

Conditions & source context

Citations are from the Board’s statute/rule index. Complete provisions were not retrieved.

Source quotation
Title 25 Article 23.- Nurses Title 25 Article 42 - Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact Title 35 Article 48 - Controlled Substances Indiana Administrative Rules Title 848 Article 1 - Registered Nurses And Practical Nurses

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

License requirements

License types, exams, expiration dates and multistate eligibility.

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Licence types

  • RN

    State title
    Registered Nurse
    Multistate
    Yes
  • LPN

    State title
    Licensed Practical Nurse
    Multistate
    Yes
Source quotation
License Types Granted by the Board Registered Nurse Registered Nurse Compact Licensed Practical Nurse License Practical Nurse Compact

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Multistate licences issued

Yes

Conditions & source context

Multistate licensure is conditional on the Board’s eligibility requirements; existence of the license type does not establish applicant eligibility.

Source quotation
Registered Nurse Compact Licensed Practical Nurse License Practical Nurse Compact

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Licence term

Years
2
Expires on
The same date for everyone
Fixed date
LPN: October 31 of even-numbered years; RN: October 31 of odd-numbered years
Conditions & source context

Recurring two-year renewal schedule follows from even/odd expiration years. An initial license may have a shorter term regardless of issuance date.

Source quotation
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on October 31 st of every even-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. The renewal fee is $50.00.

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

NCLEX required to get licensed

Yes

Conditions & source context

Initial RN/LPN licensure by examination scope.

Source quotation
To take the NCLEX exam, there are two types of applications to be completed: the Indiana State licensure application and the NCLEX registration.

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

Working across state lines

Compact membership, license privileges and application requirements.

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Home-state residence rule

Keys off home-state residence
Yes
If your home state changes
Report change of PSOR to the Board when moving out of Indiana; the Indiana multistate portion is deactivated.
Detail
An Indiana-issued multistate license requires Indiana PSOR.
Conditions & source context

Scope is Indiana-issued licenses. New-home-state application deadline was not verified.

Source quotation
Qualification for NLC in Indiana To qualify for the NLC licensure, according to IC 25-42-3-3 , Applicants must have their Primary State of Residence (PSOR) in Indiana and do not have any disqualifier, included but not limited to: Active discipline on a license Currently enrolled in an alternative program Have a misdemeanor conviction related to the practice of nursing Have a felony conviction on a state or federal level. Applying for NLC in Indiana Submit the following with your online application if you have either obtained a license or applied for primary licensure: Application Fee of $25.00: Pay by credit or debit card. All application fees are nonrefundable. The compact application is a separate application from the single state application. The compact application must be applied for after the single state application . Criminal Background Check Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the Application, a personal statement that explains fully is required. Please include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition, and submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement where applicable. If malpractice, provide the name(s) of the plaintiff(s). Name Change Documentation: Provide all legal name change documents if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or legal name change document. Proof of Primary State of Residence : Please provide the required proof of Indiana as your current Primary State of Residence (PSOR) if your current mailing address is not in Indiana. The following are acceptable documents: Indiana Driver's License with home address or W2 form or military form no. 2058 declaring/citing primary State of residence or Voter registration card with home address or Federal income tax return, including State of residence. Change of Primary State of Residence (PSOR) IC 25-42-4-3 and IC 25-42-4-4 set the requirement for a Nurse with an active compact license to update their license accordingly when there's a change in their PSOR. Moving out of Indiana : if you have an active Indiana LPN/RN Compact license, whenever you're moving out of Indiana, you must report your change of PSOR to the Nursing Board.

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

NCSBN nursecompact.com Source checked 15 Oct 2026

Can I take a contract on privilege alone

Yes — a qualifying multistate license permits RN/LPN practice here

Conditions & source context

Indiana has implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN with an active multistate license from their primary state of residence may practice here without an Indiana license. The facility and contract still set their own credentialing requirements.

Source quotation
Indiana July 1, 2020

nursecompact.com · NCSBN

NCSBN nursecompact.com Source checked 15 Oct 2026

NLC law enacted

Status
Yes
Conditions & source context

NCSBN's NLC implementation table (rev. Aug 2026) lists Indiana as implemented on July 1, 2020.

Source quotation
Indiana July 1, 2020

nursecompact.com · NCSBN

NCSBN nursecompact.com Source checked 15 Oct 2026

NLC law in force

Status
Yes
Effective
2020-07-01
Conditions & source context

NCSBN's NLC implementation table (rev. Aug 2026) lists Indiana as implemented on July 1, 2020.

Source quotation
Indiana July 1, 2020

nursecompact.com · NCSBN

NCSBN nursecompact.com Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Issuing multistate licences

Status
Yes
Connected

1 Jul 2020

Conditions & source context

Explicit implementation-table date, corroborated by current Indiana-issued RN/LPN compact license types. PDF internally says Revised Sept. 6, 2023 despite later dated entries; only this explicit historical row is used.

Source quotation
Indiana July 1, 2020

nursecompact.com · NCSBN

Apply from another state

Eligibility, application fees, background checks and temporary licenses.

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Endorsement available

Yes

Source quotation
Initial LPN or RN License by Endorsement/Reciprocity

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

What it is called

Initial LPN or RN License by Endorsement/Reciprocity

Source quotation
Initial LPN or RN License by Endorsement/Reciprocity

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Where to apply

mylicense.in.gov

Conditions & source context

Online application target independently observed in official capture links.

Source quotation
Login to your MyLicense One account at mylicense.in.gov/eGov/ML1PLA.html

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

What you must provide

  • Active license in at least one U.S. state or territory

  • Online application and fee

  • Criminal background check

  • Nursing program information and applicable transcript documentation

  • Official verification of all held/current or previous health-profession licenses from relevant jurisdictions

  • Legal name-change or positive-response documentation when applicable

Conditions & source context

Core RN/LPN endorsement checklist. Foreign-educated applicants and non-U.S. citizens have additional requirements; checklist is not personalized to applicant circumstances.

Source quotation
Initial LPN or RN License by Endorsement/Reciprocity Applicants wishing to apply for licensure by Endorsement must hold an active license in at least one State or territory in the United States. If your license from another US Jurisdiction is not currently active, you must renew it before endorsing it to Indiana. Foreign Nursing School Graduates - Please review the Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools in addition to the application instruction/information below. Submit the following with your online application if you hold a license in another US Jurisdiction: Application Fee of $50.00: Pay by credit or debit card. All application fees are nonrefundable . Applicants may request a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) in addition to the primary license during the application process for an additional $25.00 fee. Applicants may request a Temporary Permit for an additional $10.00 fee during the application process. Criminal Background Check Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the Application, a personal statement that explains thoroughly is required. Please include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition, and submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement where applicable. If malpractice, provide the name(s) of the plaintiff(s). The statement and all supporting documents must be uploaded via your MyLicenseOne account. Name Change Documentation: Provide all legal name change documents if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or legal name change document. Document(s) can be uploaded via your online account. Nursing Education: The nursing program information must be entered on the Application. If your State of original licensure does not verify education for their applicants for other state boards of nursing, you will need to provide an official transcript from a State accredited program in nursing. The official copy of the transcript can be uploaded at the time of Application, mailed, or emailed to the Board. If the nursing program you completed were not previously approved by a State Board, the original transcripts would need to be submitted directly to the Board from the school for evaluation. All documentation must be in English. If the school where you completed the nursing program was closed or terminated, please contact the State Archives and request for a copy of the transcript to be sent directly to the Board. Verification of Licensure : Official verification(s) from all US States, Territories, and countries where you hold or have held a license in a health profession, regardless of its current status, must be submitted. For Nursing license(s) from states participating in NURSYS, you can request verification at http://www.nursys.com/ using the Nurse License Verification for Endorsement option. Please note that Nursys will not send verification if the "Quick Confirm" option is used. Report through Nursys E-Notify or Nursys' Speed Memo will not be accepted as License Verification(s). Jurisdictions not using the NURSYS program will need to send license verification directly to the Board's Address via mail or email. Please contact each State and territory to see if there is a fee for this service. You must also verify all health-related licenses and certificates you hold, including but not limited to CNA licenses, EMT certifications, LPN while applying for RN, etc. Verification needs to be sent from every State and Territory where you hold or have ever held a nursing license, whether the license is active or not . Citizenship Documentation for Non-US Citizens

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Application fee

Amount
50
Per
application
Non-refundable
Yes
Also payable
  • Optional NLC application

    Amount
    25
  • Optional temporary permit

    Amount
    10
Conditions & source context

Optional permit and compact-license charges are separate from fingerprinting.

Source quotation
Application Fee of $50.00: Pay by credit or debit card. All application fees are nonrefundable . Applicants may request a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) in addition to the primary license during the application process for an additional $25.00 fee. Applicants may request a Temporary Permit for an additional $10.00 fee during the application process.

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Background check

Required
Yes
State check
Yes
FBI check
Yes
Fingerprints
Yes
Vendor
IdentoGo
Fee
38.2
Conditions & source context

CBC requirement is in RN/LPN endorsement checklist. Apply before fingerprinting; vendor fee is separate from application charges.

Source quotation
The cost is $38.20 per applicant which goes into the following accounts: the State's general fund, the FBI, and to the vendor (IdentoGo) that secures the fingerprints.

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Temporary licence

Available
Yes
Valid days
90
Extension max days
90
Limit
One permit per pending endorsement application
Fee
10
Conditions & source context

Requires an active U.S. state/territory license and pending endorsement application. Extension is discretionary.

Source quotation
The temporary permit is valid for ninety (90) days after issuance. The permit may be renewed or extended by the Board for a period not exceeding ninety(90) days if, in the determination of the Board, it is not possible to complete the application process in that period. To request an extension to your temporary permit, please email your request to pla2@pla.in.gov . All requests are subjected to the Board's approval. The statutes and rules do not allow more than one (1) temporary permit to be issued per pending endorsement application.

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Nursys verification

Required
Yes
Verification for endorsement
Yes
Conditions & source context

Nursys route applies to participating nursing boards. Nonparticipating jurisdictions send verification directly; Nursys fee unverified.

Source quotation
For Nursing license(s) from states participating in NURSYS, you can request verification at http://www.nursys.com/ using the Nurse License Verification for Endorsement option. Please note that Nursys will not send verification if the "Quick Confirm" option is used. Report through Nursys E-Notify or Nursys' Speed Memo will not be accepted as License Verification(s). Jurisdictions not using the NURSYS program will need to send license verification directly to the Board's Address via mail or email.

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

Renewal and education

Renewal dates, required education and reinstatement options.

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Renewal interval (years)

2

Conditions & source context

Recurring renewal is biennial. The first license term may be shorter.

Source quotation
Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31 st of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. The renewal fee is $50.00.

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Renewal competency and CE

  • RN

    Hours
    0
    Mandated topics

    None

  • LPN

    Hours
    0
    Mandated topics

    None

Conditions & source context

RN/LPN only; APRN prescriptive-authority requirements are outside this claim.

Source quotation
There are no CEU requirements for the renewal of LPN or RN licenses in Indiana.

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

If your licence lapses

Expired under 3 years
Renew online; late fee is added to renewal fee.
Expired 3 or more years
File online reinstatement; hold at least one active U.S. state/territory license or attend personal Board appearance.
Conditions & source context

The expired-license route depends on lapse duration and current licensure in another state.

Source quotation
Expired less than 3 years Licenses that have expired less than 3 years may be renewed online. A late fee will be incurred in addition to the renewal fee. Please note that the licensee must ensure the on-file email address is up-to-date. Renewal notifications will be sent to the email address on record when a the renewal cycle opens. Reinstate an LPN or RN License Expired Three (3) Years or more If your license has expired for three or more years, reinstatement can be filed online. You will need to have at least one (1) active license from another State or Territory of the United States; if not, you will be scheduled for a personal appearance before the Board. Once scheduled, you will be notified by email of the date and other details of the appearance.

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

License verification

Official license-verification links and the information available from each source.

State Board of Nursing in.gov Source checked 9 Oct 2026

Licence lookup

mylicense.in.gov

Conditions & source context

Exact official-link href observed in captures.json index 0. Lookup-result contents were not inspected.

Source quotation
Verify a license.

in.gov · State Board of Nursing

Ask the board of nursing

Indiana's published rules don't answer these. Ask before you apply — in.gov.

  • Jurisprudence exam. Does Indiana require a jurisprudence or ethics exam?
  • Criminal-history requirements. What criminal-history requirements apply to nursing licensure in Indiana?
  • Conditions for privilege. What do I have to satisfy for multistate privilege to apply in Indiana?
  • How long it takes. How long will Indiana take to process my application?