Licensee / Applicant Services

Registered Nurses

Laws, Rules, Policies	Licensing Information	Other Services
Nurse Practice Act (CRS 12-38-101)	Licensing Requirements	Automated License Verification
Board Rules	Application for Original License by Examination *	Change Your Address
Board Policies	Application for Original License by Endorsement *	Change Your Name
	Competency to Practice Form	Request a Duplicate License
Other Resources	Nurse Licensure Compact	Request a Verification of your Colorado License
ADA Exam Accommodation	Application to Reinstate an Expired License *	Download a List of Licensed Professionals
Frequently Asked Questions	Application to Change Status from Active to Inactive	Wall Certificates
	Application to Reactivate an Inactive License
	Advanced Practice Applications
	Special or Student Permit
	Application for Retired Volunteer Status
	SSN Affidavit (foreign applicants not physically present in the U.S. or non-immigrants in the United States on student visas)
	Affidavit of Eligibility (must be completed by all applicants)

License Renewal Information. Registered Nurse license expiration dates are September 30 of either odd-numbered years or even-numbered years, dependent upon the issuance date. Renewal forms are mailed to the last known address on file approximately six (6) weeks prior to the expiration date.

* Do you have a fax machine available?
If so, you can have these applications faxed directly to you.
Simply call (303) 894-7800, select option #6, then option #5,
and follow the instructions for the FaxBack program.

Definitions:

Original License by Examination. You are applying to take an examination in order to qualify for licensure in Colorado.
Original License by Endorsement. You hold an active license in another state and wish to apply for licensure in Colorado.
Renew. You currently hold a Colorado license and are in a renewal period.
Reinstate. Your Colorado license has lapsed or expired and you wish to reinstate the license.
(For purposes of licensure status, the terms "lapsed" and "expired" have the same meaning.)

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