Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
$180
Processing Time
2–3
weeks
Renewal Period
1
year
Renewal Fee
$105
Connecticut is now an NLC compact state, allowing for seamless travel for most nurses. For others, the $180 fee is hefty, but the 120-day temporary permit is generous and typically issued within days of application.
License by Endorsement
Available for out-of-state licensees
Temporary License
Available while full license processes
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Not required
Jurisprudence Exam
Not required
Endorsement Fee: $180
Connecticut joined the NLC recently (Oct 2025). Endorsement requires verification of all state licenses ever held. The $180 fee is one of the highest in the region.
A 120-day non-renewable temporary permit is available for no additional fee after the application is submitted.
NLC implementation has significantly streamlined and accelerated the endorsement process.
Note that CT RN renewal is annual, not biennial like most states.
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