WA multistate license application opens Jan 31 at 3 p.m.

January 30, 2024 - 5:52pm

Starting Jan. 31 at 3:00 p.m., nurses whose primary state of residence (PSOR) is Washington will be able to apply for a multistate license (MSL).

WABON phone lines will be unavailable from 12-3 p.m. on Jan 31

If you have a Washington single-state license, it won’t change. If you want a multistate license, you must apply for the MSL upgrade.
MSL upgrade fee: $65.
Your license number won't change when upgrading to an MSL.
You must complete an FBI background check as part the application process. (We will email you instructions after you apply.)
We expect the MSL application review process to take 2 to 3 weeks.
You still must pay your annual renewal fee to maintain an active license in Washington state.

Starting Jan. 31, 2024, nurses new to Washington state can also apply for a Washington MSL. This includes:

Nurses moving and changing their PSOR to Washington state.
Nurses who have recently completed their nursing education program and are getting their first Washington state license.

Have questions about getting or upgrading to a multistate license?

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Information on how to get a MSL will be available on our website once the application opens.