Licensing authority
Who actually issues a nursing licence in New York?
New York State Board for Nursing
Nursing licensure · NLC status table · EMS licensure
NY
New York
Can I work a 13-week contract here on my multistate licence?
Full licence requiredNY · full record
No — you need a state licence
NY has no NLC privilege; a nurse needs NY licensure and current registration to practice there.
Supporting evidence and conditions
NY has no NLC privilege; a nurse needs NY licensure and current registration to practice there.
State Board of Nursing · op.nysed.gov · verified 8 Oct 2026
- Law enacted
- No not on the NLC member list
- In force
- No effective date not established
- Issuing multistate licences
- No employer cannot check your privilege here
- Facts sourced
- 26
- No published answer
- 10
- Not yet verified
- 1
- Sources disagreeing
- 0
Requirements include source links and review dates. Expand each source quotation for the supporting text. Unverified and incomplete information is labelled alongside the relevant requirement.
Who licenses you
The board that issues the licence, and the practice act behind it.
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Authority website
Where is New York's Board of Nursing online?
Source quotation
New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a registered professional nurse (RN)
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
Licensing portal
Where do I actually submit a nursing application in New York?
Source quotation
All applicants for licensure must initially submit Form 1 along with the $143 licensure and first registration fee.
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
Contact
Who do I call or email about New York nursing licensure?
- Phone
- 518-474-3817 ext. 120
- nursebd@nysed.gov
- Address
- 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234-1000
Source quotation
518-474-3817, Press 1 then ext. 120 (voice) 518-474-3706 (fax) nursebd@nysed.gov
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
Governing law
Which nurse practice act or rule governs licensure in New York?
Education Law Article 139 and 8 NYCRR Part 64
Source quotation
Laws that govern RN licensure are included in Education Law Article 139 and 8 NYCRR Part 64 .
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
What the licence is
RN, LPN, and APRN tiers, and which of them come multistate.
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Licence types
What licence types does New York issue — RN, LPN, APRN — and which come multistate?
RN
- State title
- Registered Professional Nurse
- Multistate
- No
Source quotation
You must be licensed and registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a registered professional nurse (RN) to practice nursing as an RN or refer to yourself as an “RN”, “registered nurse” or “registered professional nurse” in New York State.
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
Multistate licences issued
Does New York issue multistate licences at all?
No
Source quotation
Please note that New York State is not a “Nursing Compact State”.
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
Licence term
How long does a New York nursing licence last before renewal?
- Years
- 3
- Expires on
- birth_month
Source quotation
Your RN registration certificate will authorize you to practice as an RN for 3 years in New York State. The second registration after licensure is shortened to move your re-registration period to align with your month of birth.
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
NCLEX required to get licensed
Do I need NCLEX to get licensed in New York?
Yes
Source quotation
pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) or another license examination acceptable to NYSED
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
No verified valueRecord date 8 Oct 2026
Unverified
Jurisprudence exam
Does New York make me sit a jurisprudence or ethics exam?
Not established in the cited source
Evidence details
The RN requirements and endorsement instructions reviewed list education, examination, coursework and application steps but do not identify a jurisprudence examination.
Disqualifying convictions
What criminal history bars me from nursing licensure in New York?
- Case by case review
- Yes
- Categorical bar listed
- No
NYSED requires good moral character and case-by-case review; the cited page does not list automatic categorical offenses.
Source quotation
A “yes” answer to one or more of these questions will not necessarily disqualify you from a license or a registration in New York State. The New York State Education Department decides on a case by case basis whether prior criminal conviction(s) or other issues will disqualify the applicant from being licensed or registered as an RN in New York State.
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
Compact privilege
The Nurse Licensure Compact. Enacted, in force, and multistate issuance are separate dated facts, plus what privilege covers.
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NLC law enacted
Has New York passed the Nurse Licensure Compact into law?
- Status
- No
Source quotation
Please note that New York State is not a “Nursing Compact State”.
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
NLC law in force
Is New York's NLC law actually in effect yet?
- Status
- No
Source quotation
Please note that New York State is not a “Nursing Compact State”.
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
Issuing multistate licences
Is New York actually issuing multistate licences yet?
- Status
- No
Source quotation
Please note that New York State is not a “Nursing Compact State”.
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
Not applicableRecord date 8 Oct 2026
Not applicable
Conditions for privilege
What do I have to satisfy for multistate privilege to apply in New York?
Does not arise in New York
Evidence details
New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact member; no NLC privilege conditions apply.
Not applicableRecord date 8 Oct 2026
Not applicable
Home-state residence rule
How does where I legally live affect my multistate privilege in New York?
Does not arise in New York
Evidence details
New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact member; NLC PSOR privilege rules do not apply.
Not applicableRecord date 8 Oct 2026
Not applicable
Where privilege is not enough
When do I need a New York single-state licence instead of privilege?
Does not arise in New York
Evidence details
New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact member; no multistate privilege path exists.
Can I take a contract on privilege alone
Can I work a 13-week contract in New York on my multistate licence?
No — you need a state licence
NY has no NLC privilege; a nurse needs NY licensure and current registration to practice there.
Source quotation
You must be licensed and registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a registered professional nurse (RN) to practice nursing as an RN or refer to yourself as an “RN”, “registered nurse” or “registered professional nurse” in New York State.
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
Not applicableRecord date 8 Oct 2026
Not applicable
If you hold only a single-state licence
I hold a single-state licence — does the NLC do anything for me in New York?
Does not arise in New York
Evidence details
New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact member.
Not applicableRecord date 8 Oct 2026
Not applicable
Extra state requirements
Does New York add anything on top of the compact?
Does not arise in New York
Evidence details
New York does not issue NLC multistate licenses.
Not applicableRecord date 8 Oct 2026
Not applicable
Verify privilege
Where does an employer verify my privilege for New York?
Does not arise in New York
Evidence details
No NLC license or privilege is issued by New York.
Getting licensed from out of state
The route in when multistate privilege does not cover you.
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Endorsement available
Will New York licence me by endorsement at all?
Yes
Source quotation
The New York State Education Department grants nursing licenses “by endorsement” to qualified registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses or licensed vocational nurses.
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
What it is called
What does New York call its out-of-state pathway?
Licensure by Endorsement
Where to apply
Where do I start an endorsement application for New York?
Source quotation
Form 1 - Application for Licensure * along with the $143 fee;
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
What you must provide
What does New York require from an out-of-state nurse?
Form 1 and fee
- Detail
- Submit Form 1 with $143 licensure and first-registration fee.
Education
- Detail
- Submit Form 2 certification of professional education.
Prior license verification
- Detail
- Submit Form 3 or Nursys online verification for each other state where licensed; use Nursys if the state participates.
NY-required coursework
- Detail
- Additional child-abuse reporting and/or infection-control coursework may be required; complete or qualify for an exemption.
Source quotation
Form 1 - Application for Licensure * along with the $143 fee; Form 2 - Certification of Professional Education ; and Form 3 - Verification of Other Professional Licensure/Certification or Nursys online verification of licensure for all other states where a license is held. * Additional coursework in Child Abuse Reporting and/or Infection Control may be required.
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
Application fee
What does it cost to get licensed in New York from out of state?
- Amount
- 143
- Per
- application
NYSED lists one combined fee for licensure and first registration; no endorsement-specific surcharge stated.
Source quotation
All applicants for licensure must initially submit Form 1 along with the $143 licensure and first registration fee.
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
No verified valueRecord date 8 Oct 2026
Unverified
How long it takes
How long will New York take to process my application?
Conflicting or incomplete source information
Evidence details
NYSED asks applicants to allow six weeks after all documents before requesting a status update; it identifies this as a status-contact interval, not an endorsement processing-time estimate.
No verified valueRecord date 8 Oct 2026
Unverified
Background check
What background check does New York require, and how do I do it from out of state?
Not established in the cited source
Evidence details
The RN endorsement checklist and requirements reviewed do not specify fingerprinting or a criminal-background-check step; NYSED separately evaluates good moral character and disclosure answers.
No verified valueRecord date 8 Oct 2026
Unverified
Temporary licence
Can I start working in New York before full approval?
Conflicting or incomplete source information
Evidence details
NYSED describes a $35 limited permit only for nursing-school graduates who have not taken NCLEX and have met all other requirements; it says applicants who have ever taken NCLEX are ineligible. The sources reviewed do not establish a temporary permit for an experienced RN applying by endorsement.
Nursys verification
Do I have to route verification through Nursys for New York?
- Required
- Yes
- Verification for endorsement
- Yes
Use Nursys for participating source states; otherwise send Form 3. NYSED does not publish the Nursys fee.
Source quotation
If the state(s) where you are licensed as a nurse participates in Nursys, you must request verification of your licensure from Nursys, not the state(s).
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
Keeping it
The renewal clock and what it costs in hours.
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Renewal cycle
How often do I renew in New York?
3
Source quotation
You must renew your registration every 3 years to continue to practice as an RN in New York State.
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
CE hours required
How many CE hours does New York want, and which topics are mandated?
RN
- Mandated topics
Child abuse identification and reporting
- Hours
- 2
- Frequency
- initial issuance and renewal unless exempt
Infection control and barrier precautions
- Frequency
- within the four years preceding each registration renewal unless exempt
New York requires topic-specific training; the sources reviewed do not state a general total CE-hour requirement for RN renewal. Infection-control coursework is required every four years, not necessarily every three-year registration cycle.
Source quotation
All persons applying on or after January 1, 1991 for the issuance or renewal of a license/registration or limited permit in medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, dental hygiene, registered professional nursing, podiatry, optometry, psychology and any other professions listed in section 6507 (3) (a) of the Education Law shall submit documentation acceptable to the department of the completion of two hours of coursework or training regarding the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
State-specific requirements
What does New York require at renewal that other states do not?
Maintain current registration; complete or qualify for exemptions from child-abuse and infection-control coursework. RNs first licensed in NY after June 18, 2020 may also be subject to the BSN-in-10 education requirement unless exempt.
The initial cohort reaches its deadline at registration periods on or after June 18, 2030; multiple exemption routes apply.
Source quotation
This law requires RNs who do not meet the exemption conditions to achieve a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing within 10 years of becoming licensed in New York State (NYS) in order to register to continue practicing as an RN beyond the 10 years.
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
Approved CE providers
Where do I find CE that New York will accept?
Source quotation
provider approved by the department pursuant to Part 57 of this Title
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
No verified valueRecord date 8 Oct 2026
Unverified
If your licence lapses
My New York licence expired — can I still get it back?
Not yet verified
Evidence details
A separate re-registration/lapsed-status pathway was not verified in this pass.
Looking a licence up
Where employers check status and discipline history.
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Licence lookup
Where do I look up a New York licence and its discipline history?
Source quotation
Find the status of your license application by checking our online license verifications
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
What the lookup shows
What does New York's lookup actually disclose?
- License verification/status
NYSED separately publishes disciplinary actions and can provide the official disciplinary record on request.
Source quotation
You may verify a license through our online license verification service
op.nysed.gov · State Board of Nursing
Open questions
Questions not yet settled from a primary source.
The BSN-in-10 law applies to certain RNs first licensed after June 18, 2020. How will NYSED operationalize documenting exemptions, educational exemptions and conditional registrations under the amended 2026 regulations?
opened 8 Oct 2026 · blocks renewal.state_specific_requirements, endorsement.requirements
Does NYSED issue any temporary practice authorization to experienced RNs applying by endorsement who already passed NCLEX, separate from its exam-pending graduate limited permit?
opened 8 Oct 2026 · blocks endorsement.temporary_license_available
NYSED publishes a six-week wait before an applicant may request a status update, but not a processing-time estimate; what is the current endorsement completion range?
opened 8 Oct 2026 · blocks endorsement.processing_time