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Colorado nursing license

Colorado issues a multistate license when you live there and you qualify.

Multistate license

Moving your home to another compact state means applying there within 60 days.

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Nurse practitioners

Your NP license and prescribing rights come from this state. A multistate RN license does not cover them.

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Confirm with the board

  • Exact application fees and forms
  • Background-check vendors and timing
  • Temporary-permit availability
  • APRN, prescribing, and collaboration rules (always destination-specific)

Board sources as of July 30, 2026.