Getting licensed to practice as a nurse practitioner in North Dakota means applying through the North Dakota 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 North Dakota licensing and credentialing for you.
Official ND boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the North Dakota Board of Nursing websiteHow to get licensed in North Dakota
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, national APRN certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the North Dakota 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, North Dakota issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
North Dakota Board of Nursing
The ND board sets North Dakota's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$100
An estimate; confirm current fees with the North Dakota 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 North Dakota NP license
Once you're licensed, the North Dakota 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
- Renew by December 31 of your renewal year; renewals in the January after expiration are late renewals, and a license not renewed becomes inactive after the expiration date. The APRN license carries the same expiration date as the ND RN license
- Renewal fee
- $295 for APRN with prescriptive authority renewal ($220 APRN without Rx). Compact RN holders: $155 APRN with Rx only, $80 APRN only (late fee: Late renewal: $590 APRN with Rx ($440 without Rx); $160 for APRN-only with a compact RN license. CE completed after December 31 is assessed $50 per contact hour)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 12 contact hours every two years for the RN license; APRNs with prescriptive authority need 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy related to their scope of practice in the previous two years (these also satisfy the RN requirement)
- 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy related to scope of practice in the previous two years (APRNs with prescriptive authority); certificates must itemize pharmacology hours and UpToDate certificates do not count
- 12 contact hours every two years for RN renewal (met by the 15 pharmacotherapy hours)
- How to renew
- Online through the North Dakota Board of Nursing Nurse Portal (paper renewals are not accepted)Open the renewal portal
- NoteThe RN license (ND or another compact state) must be kept current; nurses whose RN license is from another compact state pay the lower APRN-only fees
- NoteCurrent national certification must be maintained
- NoteCE does not carry over between renewal periods and the Board grants no extensions; random audits are performed
- NoteKeep original CE certificates for at least two renewal cycles
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the North Dakota Board of Nursing. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesND Board of Nursing - Renew or Reactivate Your Nursing License (fees)ND Board of Nursing - Continuing Education for RenewalND Board of Nursing - Nursing Renewal FAQsND Board of Nursing - APRN License
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Nurse Practitioner credentialing & payer enrollment in North Dakota
A North Dakota 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 North Dakota license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your North Dakota 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 North Dakota. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with North Dakota 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 North Dakota licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your North Dakota license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the North Dakota 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 North Dakota application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
North Dakota nurse practitioner licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get an NP license / APRN authorization in North Dakota?
Most North Dakota nurse practitioner applications take about 45 days once the North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
Nurse practitioners in North Dakota are licensed by the North Dakota Board of Nursing, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the North Dakota nurse practitioner application fee?
As an estimate, the North Dakota nurse practitioner application fee is around $100. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the North Dakota Board of Nursing before you apply.
How do I renew my North Dakota NP license / APRN authorization?
In North Dakota, renewals are filed with the North Dakota Board of Nursing. How to renew: Online through the North Dakota Board of Nursing Nurse Portal (paper renewals are not accepted). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Renew by December 31 of your renewal year; renewals in the January after expiration are late renewals, and a license not renewed becomes inactive after the expiration date. The APRN license carries the same expiration date as the ND RN license. Renewal fee: $295 for APRN with prescriptive authority renewal ($220 APRN without Rx). Compact RN holders: $155 APRN with Rx only, $80 APRN only (late fee: Late renewal: $590 APRN with Rx ($440 without Rx); $160 for APRN-only with a compact RN license. CE completed after December 31 is assessed $50 per contact hour). Continuing education: 12 contact hours every two years for the RN license; APRNs with prescriptive authority need 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy related to their scope of practice in the previous two years (these also satisfy the RN requirement). Required topics include 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy related to scope of practice in the previous two years (APRNs with prescriptive authority); certificates must itemize pharmacology hours and UpToDate certificates do not count; 12 contact hours every two years for RN renewal (met by the 15 pharmacotherapy hours). 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 North Dakota?
15 CE hours. The North Dakota Board of Nursing publishes the requirement as: 12 contact hours every two years for the RN license; APRNs with prescriptive authority need 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy related to their scope of practice in the previous two years (these also satisfy the RN requirement). Required topics include 15 contact hours of pharmacotherapy related to scope of practice in the previous two years (APRNs with prescriptive authority); certificates must itemize pharmacology hours and UpToDate certificates do not count; 12 contact hours every two years for RN renewal (met by the 15 pharmacotherapy hours). 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 North Dakota nurse practitioner license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the North Dakota Board of Nursing's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does nurse practitioner credentialing involve in North Dakota?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In North Dakota 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 — North Dakota Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a North Dakota license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in North Dakota — including by telehealth — you typically need a North Dakota license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle North Dakota nurse practitioner licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every North Dakota 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 North Dakota application and payer enrollment end to end.