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Florida nursing license rules

Compact state

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

Florida is a compact state (since January 2018). If your primary state of residence is another compact state and you hold a multistate license, you can work in Florida in person or by telehealth without a new license. If you live in Florida, your multistate license is issued here.

RN renewalEvery 2 years
RN CE hours per cycle24
RN endorsement fee$110
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
When it expires
Midnight EST on assigned group date: Group 1 Apr 30, 2028; Group 2 Jul 31, 2028; Group 3 Apr 30, 2027
Renewal fee
$75
Continuing education
24 contact hours per renewal cycle
Required CE topics
  • Prevention of Medical Errors (2)
  • Florida Laws and Rules (2)
  • Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace (2, every other renewal)
  • Human Trafficking (2, every renewal)
  • Domestic Violence (2, every third biennium, in addition to 24)
  • HIV/AIDS (1, one-time before first renewal)
Endorsement fee
$110
Fingerprints for endorsement
Yes, a criminal background check with fingerprints
Temporary permit
No general temporary permit. General temporary permit found in board page or s. 464.009, F.S.
How to apply
Apply with $110 fee; Livescan fingerprints to FDLE with correct ORI (vendor fee varies); request license verification from boards of initial and active licenses.

Moving or traveling

Moving to Florida 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.

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Board of nursing

Florida Board of Nursing (Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance)

Licenses: RN, LPN

Board home · Renewal · Endorsement · CE rules
This page summarizes Florida's rules from the board's own pages as of October 29, 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply or renew. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected].

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