Texas → Florida
Registered Nurse License Transfer
Quick Answer
- What mechanism applies? Nurse Licensure Compact Privilege
- Is an exam required? No
- Is a new application required? A simplified compact application, not a full endorsement application — see details below.
- What does it cost? $100
Critical Requirements
These are the requirements most likely to affect whether — and how — this transfer works.
Transfer Mechanism
compact_privilege
Exam Requirement
Not Required
Experience Requirement
Not Applicable
Application Fee
$100
Background Check
Not yet confirmed — no official evidence has been found for this field yet.
Fingerprinting
Not yet confirmed — no official evidence has been found for this field yet.
License Verification
Required
Good Standing Requirement
Required
Disciplinary Disclosure
Not yet confirmed — no official evidence has been found for this field yet.
Additional Details
Useful for planning, but less likely to change whether the transfer is possible.
Endorsement Process
Not yet confirmed — no official evidence has been found for this field yet.
Bilateral Reciprocity Agreement
Not Applicable
Universal License Recognition
Not Applicable
Other Fees
Not yet confirmed — no official evidence has been found for this field yet.
Documents Required
Not yet confirmed — no official evidence has been found for this field yet.
Processing Time
Not yet confirmed — no official evidence has been found for this field yet.
Temporary Permit
Not Applicable
Compact Status
Both states are NLC members. A relocating nurse must still submit Florida's simplified 'Multistate License Upgrade' application (not full endorsement) to have Florida become the new home-state license.
Exceptions
If the Texas-licensed nurse is NOT changing primary residence (e.g. a travel assignment), no Florida application is needed at all -- the multistate license alone suffices. This transfer rule specifically models the RELOCATION scenario (changing primary residence), which does require the upgrade application.
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