License guide → Vermont
Vermont Nursing License by Endorsement
For RNs already licensed in another state. From the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation - Board of Nursing.
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes — a multistate license from another compact state works here
Temporary license
Yes — 90-day provisional license, single-state only, if background check or license verification are the only remaining items; cannot be renewed or extended.
Processing time
3-5 business days for applications and documents; background check results 4-6 weeks
Application fee
Fee not listed in instructions.
Fingerprints / background check
Required
Good to know
Must be a Vermont resident to apply for a multistate license.
Sources: outside.vermont.gov · nursecompact.com. Compiled November 2026. Fees and rules change; confirm with the board before you apply.