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Transfer Your Nursing License to New York: Reciprocity & Endorsement (2026)

Last verified: 2026-07-21 · source: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions ↗

New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so no out-of-state license — multistate or single-state — authorizes practice there. Every incoming RN applies to the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions for licensure by endorsement: $143 (licensure and first registration fee (Form 1); optional limited permit $35; NYSED RN checklists list no fingerprint background check), typical processing NYSED does not publish processing times for RN licensure applications, and the NCLEX is not retaken.

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Verdict

Licensure by endorsement

Plan the timeline first. Because New York recognizes no outside license, you cannot legally work a single shift there until its own license (or temporary permit, where offered) is in hand — and unlike compact states, there is no shortcut for travel or telehealth work either.

Not an NLC member — nurses holding compact multistate licenses must still obtain a full New York license before practicing. Nursing licensure is administered by the NYSED Office of the Professions, not a standalone board of nursing; apply with Form 1, Form 2, and Nursys or Form 3 verification.

New York requirements at a glance

Out-of-state nursing license transfer requirements for New York, verified 2026-07-21
ExamNCLEX is not retaken; your out-of-state license is verified to NYSED through Nursys (or Form 3 if your state does not participate)
Additional requirements
  • Complete NYSED-approved infection control coursework
  • Complete an approved child abuse identification and reporting course, or qualify for an exemption
  • Have your nursing school send Form 2 (Certification of Professional Education) and official transcript directly to NYSED
  • Demonstrate good moral character
Fees$143 (licensure and first registration fee (Form 1); optional limited permit $35; NYSED RN checklists list no fingerprint background check)
Processing timeNYSED does not publish processing times for RN licensure applications

Step by step

  1. Confirm New York's current requirements on the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions website — rules change.
  2. Submit the endorsement application to the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (application linked on this page).
  3. Arrange license verification from your current state via the verification system.
  4. Complete NYSED-approved infection control coursework.
  5. Complete an approved child abuse identification and reporting course, or qualify for an exemption.
  6. Have your nursing school send Form 2 (Certification of Professional Education) and official transcript directly to NYSED.
  7. Demonstrate good moral character.
  8. Pay the fees ($143 (licensure and first registration fee (Form 1); optional limited permit $35; NYSED RN checklists list no fingerprint background check)) and allow NYSED does not publish processing times for RN licensure applications.

Official links

New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions ↗New York application ↗License verification ↗

Coming from a specific state?

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Frequently asked questions

Does my nursing license transfer to New York?

New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so no out-of-state license — multistate or single-state — authorizes practice there. Every incoming RN applies to the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions for licensure by endorsement: $143 (licensure and first registration fee (Form 1); optional limited permit $35; NYSED RN checklists list no fingerprint background check), typical processing NYSED does not publish processing times for RN licensure applications, and the NCLEX is not retaken.

Do I have to retake the NCLEX to get licensed in New York?

No. NCLEX is not retaken; your out-of-state license is verified to NYSED through Nursys (or Form 3 if your state does not participate). No state requires a second NCLEX.

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

$143 (licensure and first registration fee (Form 1); optional limited permit $35; NYSED RN checklists list no fingerprint background check) (licensure and first registration fee (Form 1); optional limited permit $35; NYSED RN checklists list no fingerprint background check).

How long does New York take to process an endorsement application?

NYSED does not publish processing times for RN licensure applications — NYSED does not publish processing times for RN licensure applications.

Is New York in the Nurse Licensure Compact?

No. New York does not participate as of 2026-07-21, so compact multistate licenses carry no practice privilege there.

Sources

Primary sources only — official boards and compact commissions. Data last verified 2026-07-21.

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor · verified against primary sources 2026-07-21

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