Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
Varies
Processing Time
10–20
days
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
Varies
Idaho is very traveler-friendly with zero fees for reciprocity and renewal. They recently moved to the TMU system, which makes the transfer process much smoother than the previous paper-based system.
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
Reciprocity is free. Applicants must be in good standing in another state. If home state training is less than 120 hours, additional work experience or testing may be required.
Temporary listing on the registry is often granted for 30 days while the reciprocity request is verified.
The TMU portal allows for faster electronic submission and tracking.
Idaho follows the 120-hour training federal standard.
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