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Working in New York on an out-of-state nursing license

Last verified against New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.

The five facts

Compact status
Bill pending
Endorsement fee
$143
Temporary permit
None
Processing
NYSED publishes no timeline. Licensing guides report roughly 6–8 weeks after all materials arrive (secondary estimate). (not a board figure)

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Endorsement required

You need a New York license by endorsement before working there, and New York issues no temporary permit for endorsement applicants.

  • Application fee: $143. Portal: NYSED Office of the Professions online application (Form 1).
  • Processing: NYSED publishes no timeline. Licensing guides report roughly 6–8 weeks after all materials arrive (secondary estimate). (not board-stated)
  • Required at endorsement: NYSED-approved Child Abuse Identification and Reporting coursework (one time) (2 hr); NYSED-approved Infection Control coursework — required at licensure and every 4 years thereafter (4 hr).
Earliest start
NYSED publishes no timeline. Licensing guides report roughly 6–8 weeks after all materials arrive (secondary estimate).
Fee
$143

Apply through NYSED Office of the Professions online application (Form 1)

Data as of September 2, 2026.

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If you hold a multistate license

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

S3916 / A4524 in committee. The Governor's FY2025 and FY2026 budget proposals to join were rejected by the Legislature.

Licensure by endorsement in New York

  1. 01

    Open a NYSED Office of the Professions online application (Form 1) account

    Create your NYSED Office of the Professions online application (Form 1) account and start the RN licensure-by-endorsement application with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.

  2. 02

    Request Nursys verification

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

  3. 03

    Clear the course requirements

    NYSED-approved Child Abuse Identification and Reporting coursework (one time) (2 hours) NYSED-approved Infection Control coursework — required at licensure and every 4 years thereafter (4 hours)

  4. 04

    Pay the application fee

    The endorsement fee is $143. Confirm the amount on the board's fee page before you pay.

  5. 05

    Plan for the wait

    New York issues no temporary permit, so plan on the full processing time before your first shift.

  6. 06

    Wait for the permanent license

    NYSED publishes no timeline. Licensing guides report roughly 6–8 weeks after all materials arrive (secondary estimate). (not a board figure) Verify the license on the board's public lookup, then store the expiration in Trust.

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

Form 2 education certification and an official transcript must be sent directly by the school.

Verification must come through Nursys where the home state participates — not from the state board.

What it costs, all in

ItemAmount
Endorsement application$143
Nursys verification$30

How long it takes

NYSED publishes no timeline. Licensing guides report roughly 6–8 weeks after all materials arrive (secondary estimate). (not a board figure)

With no temporary permit, your first New York shift waits on the permanent license. Start Nursys verification and fingerprints the day you open the application — those steps set the pace, not the board’s review.

The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions publishes no processing commitment, so treat any timeline you read — including this one — as an estimate.

EMTs and paramedics

New York — EMS Compact: Not a member.

New York is not an EMS Compact member, so there is no privilege to practice. Apply for reciprocity through the New York 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 New York RN renewal guide covers the cycle length, the CE the board counts, and the fee — read it once, then let Trust hold the date.

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Questions people ask

Is New York a compact state?

No. New York is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. S3916 / A4524 in committee. The Governor's FY2025 and FY2026 budget proposals to join were rejected by the Legislature.. You need a New York license by endorsement.

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

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

How much does it cost to transfer an RN license to New York?

The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions endorsement fee is $143. Budget for the extras too: Nursys verification $30.

Does New York offer a temporary permit while my endorsement is pending?

No. New York issues no temporary permit to endorsement applicants — you wait for the permanent license.

How long does New York RN endorsement take?

NYSED publishes no timeline. Licensing guides report roughly 6–8 weeks after all materials arrive (secondary estimate). (not a board figure) Treat it as an estimate, not a board commitment.

Do I need fingerprints for a New York nursing license?

New York's board does not publish a fingerprint requirement for endorsement applicants. Confirm with the board before you apply.

What courses does New York require before it issues an endorsement license?

NYSED-approved Child Abuse Identification and Reporting coursework (one time) (2 hours) NYSED-approved Infection Control coursework — required at licensure and every 4 years thereafter (4 hours)

Related states

All jurisdictions and the compact table

Sources

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