Apply for a nursing license by exam
You just graduated from a nursing program — now you need to apply for a license in Massachusetts.
Contact for Apply for a nursing license by exam
Board of Registration in Nursing
Phone
Online
Board of Registration in Nursing
Email Board of Registration in Nursing at nursing.admin@state.ma.us
Public Records Requests
Email Board of Registration in Nursing at publicrecordsadmin@massmail.state.ma.us
The Details of Apply for a nursing license by exam
Fees for Apply for a nursing license by exam
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $230 | per application |
How to apply Apply for a nursing license by exam
Log into the online application portal to complete your RN or LPN license application.
Credit card is the only accepted form of payment.
More info about Apply for a nursing license by exam
- Massachusetts does not have a 'graduate nurse' status
- You can start work as a nurse once your license number appears on the board's website
- You and your employer may print a copy of your license verification from the Board's website
If you have been previously licensed in Massachusetts as a RN or LPN
Do not complete a new application, renew your expired license.
When to renew
- An RN license expires on your birthday in even-numbered years
- An LPN license expires on your birthday in odd-numbered years
- If your license is issued within 3 months of your birthday, it will be valid until the next renewal cycle
Contact for Apply for a nursing license by exam
Address
239 Causeway St., Suite 500, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02114
Phone
Online
Board of Registration in Nursing
Email Board of Registration in Nursing at nursing.admin@state.ma.us
Public Records Requests
Email Board of Registration in Nursing at publicrecordsadmin@massmail.state.ma.us
Fax
(617) 973-0984