Important Notes:
- All fees are due at time of application and are nonrefundable.
- All payments should be made payable to the Iowa Board of Nursing unless otherwise noted.
- Any overpayment less than $10.00 will not be refunded.
Examination |
$143.00 (Includes the $93 application fee and the $50 fee for the criminal history background check.) $200.00 paid online to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. |
Endorsement |
$169.00 (Includes the $119 application fee and the $50 fee for criminal history background check.) |
Renewal of License |
$99.00 every three years, due 30 days prior to the 15th of the licensee's birth month |
Late Renewal |
$149.00 (Includes $99.00 renewal fee plus the $50.00 late fee) (Renewal of a license between the 16th of the licensee's birth month and the 15th of the following month) |
Reactivation |
$225.00 (Includes $175.00 application fee and $50 fee for the criminal history background check.) |
ARNP license (both initial and renewals) |
$81.00 |
Certified copy of an original document |
$20.00 |
Returned check charge |
$15.00 paid by certified check or money order |
Verification of license status to another state if NURSYS cannot provide the verification. |
$25.00 for each license verification sent |
Rosters of Licensee Information |
Free of charge |