Processing Times
Applications are processed in date order received. The processing times below are provided as a general guideline. Although the Board makes every effort to stay within these timeframes, applications are individually evaluated and processing times can vary based on individual circumstances.
For the week of January 20, 2020, we are processing initial applications received during the dates noted below. Contacting the Board for application status while within these timeframes may cause processing delays. We thank you for your patience and cooperation.
If you have already submitted your application, please click here for information on how to check your application status.
Applicants
| Item Requested | Timeframe | Currently Processing Items Received (Updated 1/21/20) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensure by Examination | US/California: | 10-12 Weeks | November 16-30, 2019 |
| International: | 10-12 Weeks | November 16-30, 2019 | |
| Licensure by Endorsement | US/California: | 10-12 Weeks | November 1-15, 2019 |
| International: | 10-12 Weeks | November 1-15, 2019 | |
| Reapply/Repeat Examination | US/California: | 10-12 Weeks | December 1-15, 2019 |
| International: | 10-12 Weeks | December 1-15, 2019 | |
| Advanced Practice Certification (Nurse Practitioner/Furnishing, Nurse Midwife/Furnishing, Nurse Anesthetist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse) |
12-14 Weeks | November 1-15, 2019 | |
| Public Health Nurse Certification | 10-12 Weeks | December 16-31, 2019 | |
| NCLEX-RN Results | 2-4 Weeks | January 16-31, 2020 | |
| Interim Permit | If you requested and paid for an Interim Permit, it will be issued within 24-48 hours after your exam application has been approved. Issued IPs can be verified using License Search and via your BreEZe account home page. | ||
| Temporary License | 8-10 Weeks | January 1-15, 2020 | |
Licensees
| Item Requested | Timeframe | Currently Processing Items Received (Updated 1/21/20) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| License & Certificate Renewal | Online: | Within 72 Hours | January 16-31, 2020 |
| By Mail: | 6-8 Weeks | January 1-15, 2020 | |
| 8-Year Renewal | 6-8 Weeks | January 1-15, 2020 | |
| Name Change | 2-4 Weeks | January 1-15, 2020 | |
| Inactive to Active Status | 2-4 Weeks | January 1-15, 2020 | |
| Duplicate Certificate | Online: | 2-4 Weeks | January 1-15, 2020 |
| By Mail: | 2-4 Weeks | January 1-15, 2020 | |
| Verification of Licensure (Endorsement to Another State or Country) NOTE: Additional processing time is required to verify licenses that have been expired 8 years or longer. |
4-8 Weeks | October 16-31, 2019 | |
| Continuing Education Provider Application | 8-12 Weeks | December 1-15, 2019 | |