License guide → Virginia

Virginia Nursing License by Endorsement

For RNs already licensed in another state. From the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes — a multistate license from another compact state works here
Temporary license
No — No general temporary license; a 90-day temporary license is available only to applicants without an SSN.
Processing time
Not stated by the board
Application fee
$190 (Fieldprint fingerprint fee $35.95 in Virginia / $38.95 out of state.)
Fingerprints / background check
Required
Good to know
If your primary state of residence is another compact state, you must apply there.

Sources: dhp.virginia.gov · dhp.virginia.gov · dhp.virginia.gov · nursecompact.com. Compiled November 2026. Fees and rules change; confirm with the board before you apply.