Montana Licensure & Registration Info

The Montana State Board of Nursing licenses registered nurses and practical nurses. Montana is a Nurse Licensure Compact (Compact) state, meaning that nurses licensed by another Compact state do not need to apply for licensure unless they plan to make Montana their primary state of residency.

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

Registered Nurse - Endorsement

Service(s) Required

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Notes

*CES , eDAS or VisaScreen Verification letter may be required for the purpose of multi-state licensure on a case by case basis.

Licensed Practical Nurse - Initial Licensure

Service(s) Required

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Exam scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES.

Notes

Licensed Practical Nurse - Endorsement

Service(s) Required

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Notes

*CES , eDAS or VisaScreen Verification letter may be required for the purpose of multi-state licensure on a case by case basis.