License guide → Indiana

Indiana Nursing License by Endorsement

For RNs already licensed in another state. From the Indiana State Board of Nursing (Professional Licensing Agency).

Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes — a multistate license from another compact state works here
Temporary license
Yes — Temporary permit $10; expires 90 days after issuance or when permanent license issued; requires current active license in another state.
Processing time
Not stated by the board
Application fee
$50 (Temporary permit $10 extra.)
Fingerprints / background check
Not stated by the board
Good to know
Criminal background check required; applicants who took only a state-constructed exam are not eligible for endorsement.
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Sources: forms.in.gov · secure.in.gov · nursecompact.com. Compiled November 2026. Fees and rules change; confirm with the board before you apply.