Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
$150
Processing Time
2–4
weeks
Renewal Period
4
years
Renewal Fee
$160
Arizona is highly advantageous for travelers who want a low-maintenance single-state license due to the 4-year renewal cycle and zero CEU requirement. For NLC nurses, it is a seamless 'walk-through' state.
License by Endorsement
Available for out-of-state licensees
Temporary License
Available while full license processes
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Required
Jurisprudence Exam
Not required
Endorsement Fee: $150
Requires fingerprinting ($50 fee). Arizona is an NLC state; travelers with a primary residence in another NLC state should use their multistate license.
Temporary licenses are available for $50 and are valid for 12 months. This is one of the longest temp license durations in the country.
Arizona is relatively fast. Fingerprint cards for out-of-state applicants are the most common cause of delay.
A $2.00 or 2.2% processing fee applies to all credit card transactions as of late 2025.
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