A Nurse may apply for a license by Endorsement for Texas by submitting the Online Endorsement Application in the Texas Nurse Portal. Detailed instructions and requirements can be found on our Endorsement Information page.

Per Rule 217.5 (a) To be eligible for licensure by Endorsement, you must have:

1. graduated from an approved licensed practical nurse/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) or registered nurse (RN) program
2. taken the appropriate US exam, and
3. have either worked in nursing or have taken the US NCLEX® exam sometime in the previous four years prior to the application

Verification Request Forms

You may use the appropriate form below to request a verification of licensure from an international jurisdiction or from a US state that DOES NOT participate in electronic verifications via Nursys (California LVN/LPN Board, Pennsylvania). You will need to contact the state/jurisdiction for information regarding any required fees. The VR must come directly from the appropriate licensing authority and must bear the authority’s official stamp and/or seal. Allow up to 15 business days from our receipt of the verification for our system to be updated.

RN Verification Request Form

LVN Verification Request Form

Application Fee: $150

(See Fee Schedule for more information.)

PLEASE NOTE: The Board has become aware of recent attempts to obtain nursing licensure in Texas through fraudulent representations concerning the completion of out of state nursing education programs.  Please be aware that the Board will investigate any application that appears to be associated with fraudulent activity, and this may cause an additional delay in the approval of an application for licensure while the Board’s investigation is ongoing. Further, please note that an applicant’s out of state nursing education program may be required to produce its program curriculum, policies, and procedures for inspection by the Board.

Individuals who attended a nursing program outside of the United States must meet additional requirements for licensure. Please check our “Non Approved International School(s)” list to ensure that your nursing program is approved by the Board and that you are eligible to receive a license in Texas.