If you failed to renew your licenses during the renewal period (annually between September 15 and October 31), you must meet all of the reinstatement requirements.
There is no grace period for renewal of a Kentucky nursing license.
This page provides information on reinstating a Kentucky APRN license only for nurses who either hold a current Kentucky RN license or who hold a current multistate RN license.
Licensure Requirements
Please review the below list of application requirements and additional information.
Complete the Application and Submit Fee
- Submit the application through the
Kentucky Board of Nursing Nurse Portal. You will need to create an account through the nurse portal and then you will select Apply for a License located on the Nurse Portal Dashboard.
- Applications are valid for one year. If requirements are not met within one year, your application will expire and you will have to start the process over again.
- Pay application fee of $135 (ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE).
Complete the state and federal criminal background check through IdentoGO®
Submit proof of current national certification
Reporting Criminal Convictions
- If you have any criminal convictions, they will need to be reported on your application. The exception to this is traffic misdemeanors, other than DUIs. For information about what qualifies as a criminal conviction please review the
Mandatory Reporting of Criminal Convictions.
How long does it take for a license to be issued?
- Licenses may be issued within 14 business days after all documents have been received and reviewed. However, if you respond "Yes" to the disciplinary or conviction questions it can take up to three months to process your application.
Review your application or licensure status