The California Board Nursing licenses registered nurses and vocational/practical nurses. Nurses planning to work in California must apply to the Board of Nursing for licensure. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Select license type you’re applying for:
Registered Nurse - Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES
Notes
*eDAS (eDocument Authentication Service) may be required by Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse - Endorsement
Service(s) Required
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES
Notes
eDAS may be accepted by board request.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Endorsement
Service(s) Required
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES
Notes
eDAS may be accepted by board request.