Getting licensed to practice as a nurse practitioner in Indiana means applying through the Indiana State Board of Nursing, completing primary source verification of your credentials, and then enrolling with payers so you can bill. Here's how it works — and how Rivon handles Indiana licensing and credentialing for you.
Official IN boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Indiana State Board of Nursing websiteHow to get licensed in Indiana
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, national APRN certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Indiana State Board of Nursing, with all fees and supporting documents.
- 03Primary source verification — the board confirms your education, training, licensure, certification, and background (including the NPDB) directly with each source.
- 04Board review and issuance — once the file is complete and verified, Indiana issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Indiana State Board of Nursing
The IN board sets Indiana's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$50
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Indiana State Board of Nursing. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~45 days
From a complete file to issuance — driven mostly by how fast primary sources respond. A clean, error-free application is the best way to stay near the low end.
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Renewing your Indiana NP license
Once you're licensed, the Indiana State Board of Nursing requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Deadline
- RN licenses and APRN prescriptive authority expire October 31 of odd-numbered years (current period ends 10/31/2027); the renewal cycle opens no later than 90 days before expiration
- Renewal fee
- $10 APRN prescriptive authority renewal plus $60 CSR-Prescriptive Authority (controlled substance registration) renewal; the RN renewal ($50) is separate (late fee: Expired APRN prescriptive authority: $10 renewal + $50 penalty ($60); expired CSR: $60 + $50 penalty ($110))
- Continuing education (CE)
- APRNs with prescriptive authority: at least 30 contact hours every 2 years, including 8 hours of pharmacology, from a nationally approved sponsor; proof of national certification may be submitted in lieu of the 30 hours in an audit
- At least 8 contact hours of pharmacology
- Hours must be approved by a nationally approved sponsor of continuing education for advanced practice nurses
- How to renew
- Online through MyLicense One (mylicense.in.gov), renewing in order: RN license, then APRN prescriptive authority, then CSR-Prescriptive Authority, then any e-prescribing waiverOpen the renewal portal
- NoteIndiana RNs have no CE requirement, but the RN license must be renewed first
- NoteThe Board audits APRN CE and collaborative practice agreements every two years; keep certificates and agreements
- NoteA collaborative practice agreement with an Indiana-licensed practitioner must be in place for prescriptive authority
- NoteMultistate (compact) RN privileges are renewed as part of the RN renewal ($25)
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Indiana State Board of Nursing. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesIndiana State Board of Nursing - Licensing Information (renewal, APRN audit, fee schedule)Indiana State Board of Nursing
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Nurse Practitioner credentialing & payer enrollment in Indiana
A Indiana license lets you practice; credentialing lets you get paid. Before a health plan will reimburse you, it verifies your license, training, and history. Here's what that usually involves:
- 01Keep your NPI record (NPPES) current — your name, practice address, and taxonomy code should match your Indiana license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Indiana license and other documents, attest, and authorize each plan to view it. Re-attest every 120 days.
- 03Apply to each commercial health plan you want to join in Indiana. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Indiana Medicaid (and any Medicaid managed-care plans you'll work with).
- 05If you'll bill Medicare, enroll through PECOS.
- 06If you'll work in a hospital or surgery center, apply for privileges there — each facility credentials you separately.
New to CAQH? Read our CAQH ProView guide for setup, your CAQH ID, and re-attestation.
How Rivon handles Indiana licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Indiana license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Indiana State Board of Nursing. Document AI reads each credential and fills the profile without retyping, and licensing & credentialing pipelines run primary source verification and payer enrollment in parallel.
Prefer to hand it off? Rivon's white-glove team manages the entire Indiana application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Indiana nurse practitioner licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get an NP license / APRN authorization in Indiana?
Most Indiana nurse practitioner applications take about 45 days once the Indiana State Board of Nursing has a complete file, though timelines vary with how quickly primary sources (schools, prior boards, the NPDB) respond. Submitting a complete, error-free application is the single biggest way to avoid delays.
Which board licenses nurse practitioners in Indiana?
Nurse practitioners in Indiana are licensed by the Indiana State Board of Nursing, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Indiana nurse practitioner application fee?
As an estimate, the Indiana nurse practitioner application fee is around $50. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Indiana State Board of Nursing before you apply.
How do I renew my Indiana NP license / APRN authorization?
In Indiana, renewals are filed with the Indiana State Board of Nursing. How to renew: Online through MyLicense One (mylicense.in.gov), renewing in order: RN license, then APRN prescriptive authority, then CSR-Prescriptive Authority, then any e-prescribing waiver. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: RN licenses and APRN prescriptive authority expire October 31 of odd-numbered years (current period ends 10/31/2027); the renewal cycle opens no later than 90 days before expiration. Renewal fee: $10 APRN prescriptive authority renewal plus $60 CSR-Prescriptive Authority (controlled substance registration) renewal; the RN renewal ($50) is separate (late fee: Expired APRN prescriptive authority: $10 renewal + $50 penalty ($60); expired CSR: $60 + $50 penalty ($110)). Continuing education: APRNs with prescriptive authority: at least 30 contact hours every 2 years, including 8 hours of pharmacology, from a nationally approved sponsor; proof of national certification may be submitted in lieu of the 30 hours in an audit. Required topics include At least 8 contact hours of pharmacology; Hours must be approved by a nationally approved sponsor of continuing education for advanced practice nurses. This is as published by the board (last verified October 3, 2026); confirm before renewing. Rivon tracks the expiration date and flags it well before it's due.
How many CE hours do I need to renew an NP license in Indiana?
30 CE hours. The Indiana State Board of Nursing publishes the requirement as: APRNs with prescriptive authority: at least 30 contact hours every 2 years, including 8 hours of pharmacology, from a nationally approved sponsor; proof of national certification may be submitted in lieu of the 30 hours in an audit. Required topics include At least 8 contact hours of pharmacology; Hours must be approved by a nationally approved sponsor of continuing education for advanced practice nurses. Last verified October 3, 2026; confirm with the board before renewing. Rivon tracks your CE hours against the requirement so you're not caught short.
How do I look up or verify a Indiana nurse practitioner license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Indiana State Board of Nursing's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does nurse practitioner credentialing involve in Indiana?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Indiana that usually means an up-to-date NPI record, a complete and attested CAQH ProView profile, an application to each plan you want to join, and — if you'll bill them — Indiana Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Indiana license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Indiana — including by telehealth — you typically need a Indiana license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Indiana nurse practitioner licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Indiana license and renewal with always-on monitoring and run credentialing with primary source verification. Or hand it to Rivon's white-glove team, which manages the Indiana application and payer enrollment end to end.