License guide → Michigan
Michigan Nursing License by Endorsement
For RNs already licensed in another state. From the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing).
Nurse Licensure Compact
No — you need a Michigan license
Temporary license
Not stated by the board
Processing time
Not stated by the board
Application fee
$212.9 (Covers application fee plus 2-year license fee.)
Fingerprints / background check
Not stated by the board
Good to know
Requires one-time human trafficking training and 2 hours of implicit bias training within 5 years before license issuance; criminal background check required.
Sources: michigan.gov · nursecompact.com. Compiled November 2026. Fees and rules change; confirm with the board before you apply.