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 11, 2021, 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 1/11/2021) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensure by Examination | US/California: | 10-12 Weeks | November 1-15, 2020 |
| International: | 10-12 Weeks | November 1-15, 2020 | |
| Military: | 1-2 Weeks | January 1-15, 2021 | |
| Licensure by Endorsement | US/California: | 10-12 Weeks | November 1-15, 2020 |
| International: | 10-12 Weeks | November 1-15, 2020 | |
| Military: | 1-2 Weeks | January 1-15, 2021 | |
| Reapply/Repeat Examination | US/California: | 10-12 Weeks | November 1-15, 2020 |
| International: | 10-12 Weeks | November 1-15, 2020 | |
| Public Health Nurse Certification | 10-12 Weeks | December 1-15, 2020 | |
| NCLEX-RN Results | 2-4 Weeks | December 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 | December 1-15, 2020 | |
Applicants - Advanced Practice Certification
| Item Requested | Timeframe | Currently Processing Items Received (Updated 1/11/2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Certification | 12-14 Weeks for All Certifications | |
| Nurse Practitioner | January 1-15, 2021 | |
| Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number | December 1-15, 2020 | |
| Nurse Midwife | January 1-15, 2021 | |
| Nurse Midwife Furnishing Number | January 1-15, 2021 | |
| Nurse Anesthetist | January 1-15, 2021 | |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | December 1-15, 2020 | |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse | January 1-15, 2021 | |
Licensees
| Item Requested | Timeframe | Currently Processing Items Received (Updated 1/11/2021) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| License & Certificate Renewal | Online: | Within 72 Hours | January 1-15, 2021 |
| By Mail: | 6-8 Weeks | December 16-31, 2020 | |
| 8-Year Renewal | 6-8 Weeks | December 1-15, 2020 | |
| Name Change | 2-4 Weeks | December 16-31, 2020 | |
| Inactive to Active Status | 2-4 Weeks | January 1-15, 2021 | |
| Duplicate Certificate | Online: | 2-4 Weeks | January 1-15, 2021 |
| By Mail: | 2-4 Weeks | December 16-31, 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 | November 1-15, 2020 | |
| Continuing Education Provider Application | 8-12 Weeks | August 16-31, 2020 | |