Wyoming nursing license rules
Compact stateRN and LPN · Last checked October 29, 2026 · Sources
Wyoming 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 Wyoming in person or by telehealth without a new license. If you live in Wyoming, your multistate license is issued here.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- When it expires
- December 31 of even-numbered years (window opens Oct. 1)
- Renewal fee
- $90
- Continuing education
- 40 contact hours per renewal cycle
- Required CE topics
- None found on the board's pages.
- Endorsement fee
- Not confirmed yet. Check with the board
- Fingerprints for endorsement
- Yes, a criminal background check with fingerprints
- Temporary permit
- Available. One-time permit up to 90 days, $25; not available with criminal history in last 5 years; no multistate privilege
- How to apply
- Apply in Nurse Portal; two fingerprint cards (DCI check 15-30 days); verify license via Nursys. Licensure usually 45-60 days after all documents received.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- When it expires
- December 31 of even-numbered years (window opens Oct. 1)
- Renewal fee
- $90
- Continuing education
- 40 contact hours per renewal cycle
- Required CE topics
- None found on the board's pages.
- Endorsement fee
- Not confirmed yet. Check with the board
- Fingerprints for endorsement
- Yes, a criminal background check with fingerprints
- Temporary permit
- Available. One-time permit up to 90 days, $25
- How to apply
- Same as RN: fingerprint cards, Nursys verification.
Moving or traveling
Moving to Wyoming 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.
Board of nursing
Sources
- https://wsbn.wyo.gov/renewal
- https://wsbn.wyo.gov/licensing
- https://wsbn.wyo.gov/draft-rules
- https://www.nursecompact.com/files/NLC_Map.pdf
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