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Can a Registered Nurse transfer a license to Indiana as a military spouse?

Data as of May 2026|Source: Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
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✓ Yes — compact transfer

Yes. Indiana is a member of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), so a Registered Nurse holding a multistate/compact license can practice in IN without re-applying. Compact license travels with you to any other compact-member state automatically. Outside compact states, fall back on VAEIA 2022 / 50 USC 4025a portability.

Your nursing board in Indiana

Indiana State Board of Nursing
www.in.gov/pla/professions/nursing-home317-234-2043
Indiana military-spouse provision

We haven't verified a IN-specific nursing spouse provision beyond the federal VAEIA 2022 backstop. The Indiana State Board of Nursing processes endorsement and temporary-license applications — call to confirm the current military-spouse timeline before you move.

About the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

Allows an RN or LPN/VN with a multistate license to practice in any other compact-member state without re-licensing. Largest compact in the country.

Official compact site ↗

All Nursing member states

40 jurisdictions. Tap any to check that destination for this profession.

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All compacts for IndianaNursing portability — all states →License portability checker →MyCAA: $4,000 for relicensing →
Published by the Honest MOS Editorial DeskVerified against DoD/.gov sourcesUpdated May 2026Editorial standards