Transfer Your Nursing License to Indiana: Reciprocity & Endorsement (2026)
Last verified: 2026-07-21 · source: Indiana State Board of Nursing ↗
Yes — Indiana participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN with a multistate license from another member state can start work in Indiana without applying for anything. Coming from a non-compact state, you apply to the Indiana State Board of Nursing by endorsement ($50 (non-refundable application fee paid through the PLA portal; optional 90-day temporary permit available for an additional fee)); the NCLEX is never repeated.
Moving to Indiana from a specific state?
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Verdict
NLC member — multistate license honored
Whether you need to do anything at all depends on the license in your pocket. If you hold a multistate license and your primary residence stays in another compact state — a travel contract, a border commute, telehealth — Indiana requires nothing from you. If you are actually moving to Indiana, you are changing your primary state of residence, and that means an endorsement application to the Indiana State Board of Nursing to re-home your multistate license.
NLC member — a multistate license from another compact state is honored without an Indiana application; endorsement is the path for nurses from non-compact states or those ineligible for multistate licensure.
Indiana requirements at a glance
| Exam | NCLEX is not retaken; your license is verified through Nursys |
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| Additional requirements |
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| Fees | $50 (non-refundable application fee paid through the PLA portal; optional 90-day temporary permit available for an additional fee) |
| Processing time | no processing range verifiable; 90-day temporary permit available while the endorsement application is pending |
Step by step
- Confirm Indiana's current requirements on the Indiana State Board of Nursing website — rules change.
- Submit the endorsement application to the Indiana State Board of Nursing (application linked on this page).
- Arrange license verification from your current state via the verification system.
- Hold an active RN license in at least one U.S. state or territory (renew it first if lapsed).
- Request license verification through Nursys for every participating state where you hold or held a license.
- If Nursys does not verify your education, have official transcripts sent directly to the board by your nursing school.
- Pay the fees ($50 (non-refundable application fee paid through the PLA portal; optional 90-day temporary permit available for an additional fee)) and allow no processing range verifiable; 90-day temporary permit available while the endorsement application is pending.
Official links
Coming from a specific state?
Direction matters — these guides cover the exact move into Indiana:
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Frequently asked questions
Does my nursing license transfer to Indiana?
Yes — Indiana participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN with a multistate license from another member state can start work in Indiana without applying for anything. Coming from a non-compact state, you apply to the Indiana State Board of Nursing by endorsement ($50 (non-refundable application fee paid through the PLA portal; optional 90-day temporary permit available for an additional fee)); the NCLEX is never repeated.
Do I have to retake the NCLEX to get licensed in Indiana?
No. NCLEX is not retaken; your license is verified through Nursys. No state requires a second NCLEX.
How much does it cost to transfer an RN license to Indiana?
$50 (non-refundable application fee paid through the PLA portal; optional 90-day temporary permit available for an additional fee) (non-refundable application fee paid through the PLA portal; optional 90-day temporary permit available for an additional fee).
How long does Indiana take to process an endorsement application?
no processing range verifiable; 90-day temporary permit available while the endorsement application is pending — no processing range verifiable; 90-day temporary permit available while the endorsement application is pending.
Is Indiana in the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes — Indiana is an NLC member as of 2026-07-21. A multistate license from another member state is valid in Indiana without any application, as long as your primary residence stays in a member state.
Sources
Primary sources only — official boards and compact commissions. Data last verified 2026-07-21.
- Indiana PLA — RN/LPN Endorsement Application and Instructions ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- Nurse Licensure Compact — official site ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor · verified against primary sources 2026-07-21
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