Washington multistate license application opens Jan. 31, 2024

Starting Jan. 31, 2024, nurses whose primary state of residence (PSOR) is Washington will be able to apply for a multistate license.

This is a milestone for Washington as we complete our NLC implementation plan.

We will share more details and information over the next few weeks.

What do nurses need to know?

• Starting Jan. 31, 2024, nurses whose primary state of residence is Washington state, will be able to apply for a multistate license (MSL).
• You must complete an FBI background check as part the application process. (We will email you instructions after you apply.)
• We expect the MSL application review process to take 2 to 3 weeks.
• Don't try to apply for an MSL before Jan. 31, to avoid additional nonrefundable licensing fees.

Our new application process will make it easier and quicker to get a multistate license to practice in multiple states.

More Information

• NLC Multistate License (MSL)
• NLC Implementation Plan

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