Processing Times
Initial evaluation of an application must be completed within 90 days of receipt of application. (16 CCR § 1410.1.) 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.
Mandatory processing timeframes are identified in the California Code of Regulations. The timeframes shown below reflect the current, average timeframes the Board is working within.
US and International examination and endorsement applications are processed in date order received. California examination applications are processed by entire cohort after graduation date and in date order of transcript received from the California nursing school.
For the week of October 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.
Some application types can now be tracked through our Application Status and Details page. For other application types, click here for instructions on checking your status.
Applicants
California examination applications: are processed as entire cohort after graduation date and in order of the date transcripts are received from the California nursing school. Initial evaluation of an application must be completed within 90 days of receipt of application. (16 CCR § 1410.1.) If you apply after the cohort applications are processed your application will default to be processed in date order received. US and International examination applications: are processed in date order received. Initial evaluation of an application must be completed within 90 days of receipt of application. (16 CCR § 1410.1.) |
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| Licensure by Examination: | Mandatory Timeframe: | Currently Processing Items Received: (Updated 10/11/2021) |
| California | 10-12 Weeks | August 1-15, 2021 |
| US | 10-12 Weeks | October 1-15, 2021 |
| International | 10-12 Weeks | August 1-15, 2021 |
| Military | 1-2 Weeks | October 1-15, 2021 |
| Refugees, Asylees, and Holders of SIVs | 1-2 Weeks | October 1-15, 2021 |
| NCLEX-RN Results | 2-3 Weeks | September 16-30, 2021 |
| 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. | ||
Reapply/Repeat examination applications: are processed in date order received. |
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| Reapply/Repeat Examination: | Mandatory Timeframe: | Currently Processing Items Received: (Updated 10/11/2021) | |
| California | 10-12 Weeks | September 16-30, 2021 | |
| US | 10-12 Weeks | September 16-30, 2021 | |
| International | 10-12 Weeks | August 1-15, 2021 | |
| Military | 1-2 Weeks | October 1-15, 2021 | |
| Refugees, Asylees, and Holders of SIVs | 1-2 Weeks | October 1-15, 2021 | |
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Endorsement applications: are processed in date order received. Initial evaluation of an application must be completed within 90 days of receipt of application. (16 CCR § 1410.1.) | |||
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| Licensure by Endorsement: | Mandatory Timeframe: | Currently Processing Items Received: (Updated 10/11/2021) | |
| US | 10-12 Weeks | August 1-15, 2021 | |
| International | 10-12 Weeks | August 1-15, 2021 | |
| Military | 1-2 Weeks | October 1-15, 2021 | |
| Refugees, Asylees, and Holders of SIVs | 1-2 Weeks | October 1-15, 2021 | |
| Temporary License | 2-3 Weeks | September 1-15, 2021 | |
Certification applications: are processed in date order received. If furnishing applications are received with the parent certification application, they will be processed with the associated certification (NP/NPF & NMW/NMF). |
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| Certifications: | Target Timeframe: | Currently Processing Items Received: (Updated 10/11/2021) | |
| Nurse Practitioner | 4 Weeks (Mandatory Timeframe) | October 1-15, 2021 | |
| Nurse Practitioner Furnishing | 4 Weeks (Mandatory Timeframe) | October 1-15, 2021 | |
| Nurse-Midwife | 10-12 Weeks | October 1-15, 2021 | |
| Nurse-Midwife Furnishing | 10-12 Weeks | October 1-15, 2021 | |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 10-12 Weeks | October 1-15, 2021 | |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 10-12 Weeks | October 1-15, 2021 | |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse | 10-12 Weeks | October 1-15, 2021 | |
| Public Health Nurse Certification | 4 Weeks (Mandatory Timeframe) | October 1-15, 2021 | |
Licensees
| Item Requested | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Items Received: (Updated 10/11/2021) | |
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| License & Certificate Renewal | Online - Within 72 Hours | October 1-15, 2021 | |
| By Mail - 6-8 Weeks | September 16-30, 2021 | ||
| 8-Year Renewal | 4-6 Weeks | September 1-15, 2021 | |
| Name Change | 2-4 Weeks | September 16-30, 2021 | |
| Inactive to Active Status | Online - Within 72 Hours | October 1-15, 2021 | |
| By Mail - 2-4 Weeks | October 1-15, 2021 | ||
| Duplicate Certificate | Online - 1-2 Weeks | October 1-15, 2021 | |
| By Mail - 2-4 Weeks | October 1-15, 2021 | ||
| Continuing Education Provider Application | 8-12 Weeks | June 16-30, 2021 | |
Verification of Licensure (Endorsement to Another State or Country): Verifications are processed in date order received. Information for verification requests is gathered from various Board records and systems.
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| Verifications: | Target Timeframe: | Currently Processing Items Received: (Updated 10/11/2021) | |
| 500000 and below - Microfilm | 6-8 Weeks | August 1-15, 2021 | |
| 500000 and above - BreEZe | 6-8 Weeks | August 1-15, 2021 | |