RN and LPN · Last checked October 29, 2026 · Sources

Renewal cycle

Every 4 years

When it expires

Renew by April 1 of the renewal year (every 4 years); window opens 6 months before and closes 30 days after the due date; check due date on Nursys

Renewal fee

$160

Continuing education

No set number of CE hours. The state may require other proof of competence (such as practice hours or a certification) or specific courses; check the board's renewal page.

Required CE topics

None found on the board's pages.

Endorsement fee

$150

Fingerprints for endorsement

Yes, a criminal background check with fingerprints

Temporary permit

Available. Temporary license, $50, valid up to 12 months unless extended for good cause (R4-19-304)

How to apply

Apply through the Arizona Nurse Portal; verification via Nursys ($30 paid to Nursys); fingerprint card unless prints given in the past 2 years; must meet practice requirement (R4-19-312).

Moving or traveling

Moving to Arizona from another compact state? Apply by endorsement in the new home state within 60 days (rule effective 2024-01-02). May keep practicing on the old multistate license until the new one is issued; the old one is then deactivated. Can apply before moving.

Moving here from a non-compact state? Apply by endorsement in the new home state; a multistate license may be issued if residency and uniform requirements (incl. state and federal fingerprint background checks) are met. The old single-state license is unaffected.

Check another state

Board of nursing

Sources

• https://azbn.gov/licenses-and-certifications/agency-fees
• https://www.azbn.gov/licenses-certifications/renew-your-license
• https://azbn.gov/node/61
• https://regulations.justia.com/states/arizona/title-4/chapter-19/article-3/r4-19-301
• https://regulations.justia.com/states/arizona/title-4/chapter-19/article-3/r4-19-302
• https://regulations.justia.com/states/arizona/title-4/chapter-19/article-3/r4-19-304
• https://www.nursecompact.com/files/NLC_Map.pdf