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For a list of Board-approved California RN programs, [please visit our website at www.rn.ca.gov](please visit our website at www.rn.ca.gov)\u003Cbr>APPLICATION: $300.00\u003Cbr>INTERIM PERMIT (OPTIONAL): $100.00\u003Cbr>FINGERPRINT CARD (IF OUT OF STATE): $49.00\u003Cbr>SUBMIT TOTAL APPLICABLE PAYMENT TO THE BOARD ONLINE VIA BREEZE. |\n| Method 2-OUT-OF-STATE US GRADUATE |\n| Method 2 is for applicants who completed a nursing program outside of California, but within the United States or a US territory.\u003Cbr>APPLICATION: $350.00\u003Cbr>INTERIM PERMIT (OPTIONAL): $100.00\u003Cbr>FINGERPRINT CARD (IF OUT OF STATE): $49.00\u003Cbr>SUBMIT TOTAL APPLICABLE PAYMENT TO THE BOARD ONLINE VIA BREEZE. |\n| Method 3-INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE |\n\nMethod 3 is for applicants who completed a nursing program outside of the United States of America.  \nAPPLICATION: $750.00  \nINTERIM PERMIT (OPTIONAL): $100.00  \nFINGERPRINT CARD (IF OUT OF STATE): $49.00  \nSUBMIT TOTAL APPLICABLE PAYMENT TO THE BOARD ONLINE VIA BREEZE.  \nFor applicants submitting fingerprints by electronic Live Scan, you will pay the appropriate fingerprinting fees to the Live Scan operator where you have your fingerprints taken (do not submit the fingerprint card fee to the Board) . You must use a Live Scan site located in California to use this method. The Board will NOT be able to receive results for Live Scan fingerprints taken at Live Scan locations that are outside of California.  \nPLEASE NOTE: there are two (2) ways to complete the fingerprint requirement:  \nElectronic Live Scan OR Fingerprint Card (Hard Card)  \nPlease refer to Section 3 of these application instructions for more information on the fingerprint requirement.  \n(Rev 7/21)  \nExamination Application Requirements Checklist  \nApplicants must provide the following:  \nAppropriate Fees (see Application Fee Schedule) .  \nOnline Application for Licensure by Examination.  \nCompleted fingerprints using either the Live Scan Process or the Applicant Fingerprint Card (Hard Card) processing method as directed in the INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A FINGERPRINT CARD. Submit the appropriate non-refundable TOTAL FEE as directed on the attached Application Fee Schedule.  \nCompleted Request for Accommodation of Disabilities form(s), if applicable.  \nTranscripts sent directly from your school of nursing.  \nIf applicable, documents and/or letters explaining disciplinary action and attesting to your rehabilitation as directed in Section II of the General Information and Instructions.  \nFor International Graduates only:  \nA) Send Breakdown of Educational Program for International Nursing Programs form to our school with the Request for Transcript form. Also, provide the Certified English Translation form to your certified translator if your transcript is not in English. (See Supplemental Application Instructions for International Graduates.)  \nB) Submit a copy of your license or diploma that allows you to practice professional nursing in the country where you were educated. Also, provide copies of your certificates for midwifery and psychiatric nursing, if applicable.  \n\n| Mailing Address:\u003Cbr>Street Address:\u003Cbr>Web Site: | \u003Cbr>Board Address & Web Site\u003Cbr>Board of Registered Nursing P.O. Box 944210 Sacramento, CA 94244-2 100\u003Cbr>Board of Registered Nursing 1747 North Market Blvd. , Suite 150 Sacramento, CA 95834\u003Cbr>[www.rn.ca.gov](www.rn.ca.gov) |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Nursing Practice Act (NPA) is available on the Board’s web site.\u003Cbr>Many licensing questions are answered on the web site. Due to the heavy volume of telephone calls to the Board, we encourage use of the web site to avoid busy signals or long waits. |  |\n\n(Rev 7/21)  \nCALIFORNIA BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING AP","cbCaiv8wVSq8buPj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiv8wVSq8buPj","pdf",1258067,24,"English","# Examination Application Fees & Instructions\n## Payment Rules and Fee Breakdown\n## Examination Requirements Checklist\n## General Information and Instructions (By Examination)\n## NCLEX-RN Eligibility, Testing, and Timing","[{\"question\":\"Are the examination application fees refundable if I change my plans?\",\"answer\":\"No. All fees are non-refundable, including the total fee you submit to the Board.\"},{\"question\":\"What fees apply for fingerprinting and how do I complete the fingerprint requirement?\",\"answer\":\"Fingerprinting includes an applicant fingerprint card fee for some cases and may be completed using either Electronic Live Scan or a Fingerprint Card (Hard Card). 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