Getting a New York nursing license by endorsement

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Endorsement timeline, fees & requirements · Verified 2026-06-18

Not published. No New York State Education Department page states a processing timeframe; the Department only notes that an application cannot be processed until every required document has been received. Do not rely on any specific week count you see on a non-state site.

New York endorsement at a glance

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How it works: New York does not use true endorsement and is not a compact state. An already-licensed out-of-state RN applies for full New York licensure under what the state calls RN Pathway 3, using a Nursys Verification for Endorsement to prove the existing license. It is a brand-new license, not a transferred or recognized one.
Processing time: Not published. No New York State Education Department page states a processing timeframe; the Department only notes that an application cannot be processed until every required document has been received. Do not rely on any specific week count you see on a non-state site.
Work while waiting: Generally no. New York limited permits are not available to anyone who has ever taken the NCLEX, which covers essentially every US-educated out-of-state RN, so there is no work-while-waiting permit for ordinary endorsement applicants. The one exception is the military-spouse temporary practice permit (see below).
Requirements: File Form 1 online and pay the fee. Complete New York's mandatory child-abuse identification and infection-control coursework (or claim a qualified exemption). Have your school submit Form 2 or transcripts. Verify your other-state license through Nursys, or Form 3 for non-Nursys states. New York does not list a fingerprint requirement for nursing licensure.
Fees: $143 for the license and first registration. (The $35 limited permit does not apply to most endorsement applicants. Reconfirm fees against the Office of the Professions fee chart, since amounts drift.)
Compact rules: New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate license from another state does not authorize practice in New York. You must obtain a New York license.
Military spouse: New York offers expedited licensure to military spouses with a substantially-equivalent out-of-state license, including a 50 percent reduced application fee and a no-fee temporary practice permit valid up to six months. A separate temporary certification covers military members and spouses for the duration of a New York deployment.

Source: NYSED Office of the Professions, RN licensure (Pathway 3), last checked 2026-06-18. Fees and timelines change; confirm with the board before you rely on a date.

Steps to endorse into New York

1Confirm you need a New York license: New York is not a compact state, so an out-of-state license will not cover you.
2Verify every nursing license you have held through Nursys (or the board's paper verification form for non-Nursys states).
3Complete the required criminal background check and fingerprinting.
4Submit the New York State Education Department (NYSED) endorsement application and fee, plus any transcripts, state coursework, or jurisprudence exam the board requires.
5Apply for a temporary or interim permit if the state offers one and you need to work before the permanent license issues.

Start at the source: New York State Education Department (NYSED) or the online licensing portal. Not sure if you even need to endorse? The compact eligibility quiz sorts compact privilege from a required license in two minutes.

New York endorsement FAQ

How long does it take to get a New York nursing license by endorsement?: Not published. No New York State Education Department page states a processing timeframe; the Department only notes that an application cannot be processed until every required document has been received. Do not rely on any specific week count you see on a non-state site.
Can I work in New York while my endorsement application is processing?: Generally no. New York limited permits are not available to anyone who has ever taken the NCLEX, which covers essentially every US-educated out-of-state RN, so there is no work-while-waiting permit for ordinary endorsement applicants. The one exception is the military-spouse temporary practice permit (see below).
Do I need a New York license if I already hold a compact multistate license?: New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate license from another state does not authorize practice in New York. You must obtain a New York license.
How much does New York endorsement cost?: $143 for the license and first registration. (The $35 limited permit does not apply to most endorsement applicants. Reconfirm fees against the Office of the Professions fee chart, since amounts drift.)

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Getting a New York nursing license by endorsement

Endorsement timeline, fees & requirements · Verified 2026-06-18

New York endorsement at a glance

What the board publishes

Board-sourced

How it works: New York does not use true endorsement and is not a compact state. An already-licensed out-of-state RN applies for full New York licensure under what the state calls RN Pathway 3, using a Nursys Verification for Endorsement to prove the existing license. It is a brand-new license, not a transferred or recognized one.
Processing time: Not published. No New York State Education Department page states a processing timeframe; the Department only notes that an application cannot be processed until every required document has been received. Do not rely on any specific week count you see on a non-state site.
Work while waiting: Generally no. New York limited permits are not available to anyone who has ever taken the NCLEX, which covers essentially every US-educated out-of-state RN, so there is no work-while-waiting permit for ordinary endorsement applicants. The one exception is the military-spouse temporary practice permit (see below).
Requirements: File Form 1 online and pay the fee. Complete New York's mandatory child-abuse identification and infection-control coursework (or claim a qualified exemption). Have your school submit Form 2 or transcripts. Verify your other-state license through Nursys, or Form 3 for non-Nursys states. New York does not list a fingerprint requirement for nursing licensure.
Fees: $143 for the license and first registration. (The $35 limited permit does not apply to most endorsement applicants. Reconfirm fees against the Office of the Professions fee chart, since amounts drift.)
Compact rules: New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate license from another state does not authorize practice in New York. You must obtain a New York license.
Military spouse: New York offers expedited licensure to military spouses with a substantially-equivalent out-of-state license, including a 50 percent reduced application fee and a no-fee temporary practice permit valid up to six months. A separate temporary certification covers military members and spouses for the duration of a New York deployment.

Source: NYSED Office of the Professions, RN licensure (Pathway 3), last checked 2026-06-18. Fees and timelines change; confirm with the board before you rely on a date.

Steps to endorse into New York

1Confirm you need a New York license: New York is not a compact state, so an out-of-state license will not cover you.

2Verify every nursing license you have held through Nursys (or the board's paper verification form for non-Nursys states).

3Complete the required criminal background check and fingerprinting.

4Submit the New York State Education Department (NYSED) endorsement application and fee, plus any transcripts, state coursework, or jurisprudence exam the board requires.

5Apply for a temporary or interim permit if the state offers one and you need to work before the permanent license issues.

New York endorsement FAQ

How long does it take to get a New York nursing license by endorsement?

Can I work in New York while my endorsement application is processing?

Generally no. New York limited permits are not available to anyone who has ever taken the NCLEX, which covers essentially every US-educated out-of-state RN, so there is no work-while-waiting permit for ordinary endorsement applicants. The one exception is the military-spouse temporary practice permit (see below).

Do I need a New York license if I already hold a compact multistate license?

New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate license from another state does not authorize practice in New York. You must obtain a New York license.

How much does New York endorsement cost?

$143 for the license and first registration. (The $35 limited permit does not apply to most endorsement applicants. Reconfirm fees against the Office of the Professions fee chart, since amounts drift.)