NCLEX in Idaho: the eDOPL portal, a $102 fee and a temporary permit
Idaho licenses nurses through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL). You apply through its online portal, complete a state and federal fingerprint check, and register with Pearson VUE. After the Board confirms eligibility, Pearson VUE issues your ATT.
Last checked October 2026. Based on DOPL’s published guidance and third-party summaries; we could not reach the Board’s own fee schedule. Reported amounts are below, so confirm them on dopl.idaho.gov before paying.
The path for a new graduate
Submit the RN licensure by examination application through the DOPL online portal and pay the fee.
All applicants for original licensure must submit to a fingerprint-based criminal history check, under Idaho Code section 73-122. The Board publishes fingerprint processing instructions with the routing information, and a card can be requested and mailed.
Register with Pearson VUE and pay $200. Exam registration goes directly to Pearson VUE, not the Board.
The Board confirms eligibility, then Pearson VUE issues your ATT and you can schedule at an approved center.
Things to know
- Idaho’s background check goes through the State Police and the FBI, per a licensing guide.
- The routing codes matter. A guide says to use the specific Idaho routing codes when you fingerprint, so follow the Board’s fingerprint instructions exactly.
- Renewal changes. A guide notes DOPL began moving the Board to biennial licensure on April 1, 2026, so check the Board’s news page for your own cycle.
Common questions
Is there a temporary permit?
A summary reports a temporary permit for an extra $25. Confirm availability and conditions with the Board.
What about internationally educated applicants?
The Board publishes a separate path for internationally educated nurses, with a licensure policy, approved credential evaluators and its own application. Check the Board’s page for it.