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Working in Michigan on an out-of-state nursing license

Last verified against Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA).

The five facts

Compact status
Bill pending
Endorsement fee
$212.90
Temporary permit
Unclear — see below
Processing
Not stated by LARA. Licensing guides report roughly 6–8 weeks after all documents arrive (secondary estimate). (not a board figure)
Portal
MiPLUS

Check your own licence against Michigan

Endorsement required

You need a Michigan license by endorsement before working there. Michigan's board does not publish a temporary permit for endorsement applicants.

  • Application fee: $212.90. Portal: MiPLUS.
  • Processing: Not stated by LARA. Licensing guides report roughly 6–8 weeks after all documents arrive (secondary estimate). (not board-stated)
  • Required at endorsement: Implicit bias training completed within the 5 years before issuance (2 hr); One-time human trafficking victim identification training.
Earliest start
Not stated by LARA. Licensing guides report roughly 6–8 weeks after all documents arrive (secondary estimate).
Fee
$212.90

Apply through MiPLUS

  • Michigan's board pages do not clearly describe an endorsement temporary permit. Not mentioned in LARA's licensing guide. One licensing guide claims a one-year non-renewable temporary license — unverified.

Data as of September 2, 2026.

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If you hold a multistate license

A multistate license does not help you here. Michigan is not a compact member, so practice in Michigan — including telehealth to a patient located there — requires a Michigan license by endorsement.

HB 4246 passed the House June 11, 2025; no Senate action since.

Licensure by endorsement in Michigan

  1. 01

    Open a MiPLUS account

    Create your MiPLUS account and start the RN licensure-by-endorsement application with the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA).

  2. 02

    Request Nursys verification

    Request license verification through Nursys for every state that applies to you. Michigan accepts Nursys verification.

  3. 03

    Complete fingerprints and the background check

    Michigan requires a fingerprint-based criminal background check: Fingerprint criminal background check via the state vendor; instructions arrive with the application confirmation.

  4. 04

    Clear the course requirements

    Implicit bias training completed within the 5 years before issuance (2 hours) One-time human trafficking victim identification training

  5. 05

    Pay the application fee

    The endorsement fee is $212.90. Confirm the amount on the board's fee page before you pay.

  6. 06

    Plan for the wait

    The board's public pages do not describe an endorsement temporary permit. Confirm with the board before relying on one.

  7. 07

    Wait for the permanent license

    Not stated by LARA. Licensing guides report roughly 6–8 weeks after all documents arrive (secondary estimate). (not a board figure) Verify the license on the board's public lookup, then store the expiration in Trust.

Michigan requires a valid U.S. Social Security number on the endorsement application.

Must have been initially licensed by passing NCLEX-RN.

Verification required from every state where you have ever held a license.

What it costs, all in

ItemAmount
Endorsement application$212.90
Fingerprint background check (instructions emailed after applying)varies
Nursys verification$30

How long it takes

Not stated by LARA. Licensing guides report roughly 6–8 weeks after all documents arrive (secondary estimate). (not a board figure)

The board's public pages do not describe an endorsement temporary permit. Confirm with the board before relying on one.

The Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) publishes no processing commitment, so treat any timeline you read — including this one — as an estimate.

EMTs and paramedics

Michigan — EMS Compact: Not a member.

Michigan is not an EMS Compact member, so there is no privilege to practice. Apply for reciprocity through the Michigan state EMS office; most states ask for current NREMT certification and a background check.

How Trust works for EMS clinicians

After you’re licensed

A new license starts a new renewal clock. The Michigan RN renewal guide covers the cycle length, the CE the board counts, and the fee — read it once, then let Trust hold the date.

Add your Michigan license to Trust

Questions people ask

Is Michigan a compact state?

No. Michigan is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. HB 4246 passed the House June 11, 2025; no Senate action since.. You need a Michigan license by endorsement.

Can I work in Michigan with a multistate license from another state?

No. Michigan does not honor multistate privileges, so you apply for a Michigan license by endorsement before you work there.

How much does it cost to transfer an RN license to Michigan?

The Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) endorsement fee is $212.90. Budget for the extras too: Fingerprint background check (instructions emailed after applying) (varies), Nursys verification $30.

Does Michigan offer a temporary permit while my endorsement is pending?

The board's public pages do not describe an endorsement temporary permit. Confirm with the board before relying on one.

How long does Michigan RN endorsement take?

Not stated by LARA. Licensing guides report roughly 6–8 weeks after all documents arrive (secondary estimate). (not a board figure) Treat it as an estimate, not a board commitment.

Do I need fingerprints for a Michigan nursing license?

Yes. Fingerprint criminal background check via the state vendor; instructions arrive with the application confirmation

What courses does Michigan require before it issues an endorsement license?

Implicit bias training completed within the 5 years before issuance (2 hours) One-time human trafficking victim identification training

Related states

All jurisdictions and the compact table

Sources

Last verified .