Nurse License: Texas → Florida
A step-by-step breakdown of what it takes for a licensed nurse in Texas to become licensed in Florida, based on Florida's current nurse licensure compact (multistate privilege) rules.
The figures on this page are current best estimates and have not yet been individually confirmed against an official Florida licensing source. Always verify exact fees, exam requirements, and processing times directly with Florida's licensing authority before relying on them.
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84/100
PermitBridge's own estimate, based on the exam, fee, and processing-time factors below — not an official government rating.
- Exam
- Not required
- Processing
- 5–15 days
- Fee
- $285
- Extra Hours
- None
Step-by-Step Process
- 1
Confirm your Nurse license is active and in good standing in Texas.
- 2
Verify Florida is a compact member state and set it as your primary state of residence.
- 3
Update your address with your home-state nursing board so your multistate privilege applies to the new state.
- 4
Await processing — typically 5-15 days in Florida.
Nurse Transfers From Texas to Other States
Frequently Asked Questions About This Transfer
Can I transfer my nurse license from Texas to Florida?+
Yes, via nurse licensure compact (multistate privilege). No additional trade exam is required in most cases. Processing typically takes 5-15 days.
How much does it cost to transfer a nurse license to Florida?+
Budget approximately $285 for the Florida application fee alone. Exam fees, if required, and any additional continuing-education hours are typically separate costs charged by third-party providers.
What is the Nurse Licensure Compact?+
The NLC lets a nurse who legally resides in a compact state practice in any other compact state under one multistate license, without applying for a separate license in each state.