Select your states
Where your driver's license and voter registration are
Where you'll be working or traveling to
NLC member states (37)
Non-member states (13)
NLC membership status sourced from NCSBN. Data last verified 2025. Always confirm current membership status and individual state practice rules with the relevant Board of Nursing before relocating or accepting a travel assignment.
How the NLC works
The NLC lets RNs and LPN/LVNs hold one multistate license that covers practice in all 41 member states — no separate applications needed.
You must have your primary residence in an NLC member state to qualify for a multistate license. A vacation home doesn't count.
If either your home state or your target state is not an NLC member, you need to apply for licensure by endorsement — typically 4–12 weeks.
Endorsement requires license verification, NCLEX scores, transcripts, background check, and fees. Expedited options exist in some states.