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Delaware RN to Illinois RN License Requirements
Explore licensing pathways, application requirements, fees, fingerprinting, license verification, and compact considerations.
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Likely pathway †
Licensure by endorsement is the Illinois pathway for an RN already licensed in another state. The official Illinois rule shows endorsement licensure for RN applicants, and the Illinois materials indicate a temporary endorsement permit may be available while the permanent license is pending. Could not confirm from the available official evidence that a Delaware multistate license alone authorizes practice in Illinois.
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Government fees †
The supplied official evidence supports an endorsement licensure fee set by Illinois rule, but the exact dollar amount is not clearly stated in the official snippets. A temporary endorsement permit fee amount is also not clearly confirmed in official evidence. Could not confirm from the available official evidence the stated $50 endorsement fee or $25 temporary permit fee.
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Processing time †
The official Illinois evidence provided does not publish a fixed processing timeline. The supplied non-official research says endorsement is typically 4–8 weeks, but this could not be confirmed from official evidence. The official guide says a temporary endorsement permit may be available while the permanent license is pending.
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- nursinglicensure.org Additional source
- idfpr.illinois.gov
- ilga.gov
Compact considerations †
Illinois is not confirmed here as a Nurse Licensure Compact state by official evidence. The supplied official and non-official materials supporting endorsement indicate a standalone Illinois license is required for practice in Illinois. Could not confirm the contradictory claim that Illinois joined the compact in 2021.
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- ilga.gov
- idfpr.illinois.gov
- nursinglicensure.org Additional source
- research.com Additional source
Application requirements †
Apply online through IDFPR’s Online Services Portal using the RN endorsement application. The application requires a completed, signed endorsement application and supporting information/documents. The supplied Illinois materials also indicate disclosure of personal history, and an SSN may be required or an affidavit if no SSN is available. Could not confirm every listed disclosure item from official evidence.
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- vivian.com Additional source
- idfpr.illinois.gov
- ilga.gov
License verification †
Illinois requires license verification as part of endorsement. The official user guide says domestically educated applicants must provide the state’s licensure verification process materials, and the supplied research indicates verification from Delaware and other states where the applicant holds or held a license may be required. Nursys may be used for electronic verification where available. Could not confirm the past-five-years practice requirement from official evidence.
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- idfpr.illinois.gov
- nursinglicensure.org Additional source
- myshyft.org Additional source
Fingerprinting and background checks †
Illinois requires fingerprint-based criminal background checking for endorsement applicants, with ISP electronic transmission of results to IDFPR. The official user guide identifies an ISP Fee Applicant Card for processing. Could not confirm additional background-disclosure items from official evidence.
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Education and transcripts †
For domestically educated applicants, the official Illinois user guide requires an Education Form (ED-NUR) signed by the Dean or Director and a copy of official transcripts. For foreign-educated applicants, the guide lists CGFNS or ERES certification, or VisaScreen if CGFNS/ERES cannot be provided. Could not confirm any extra theory/clinical wording from official evidence.
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Documents to prepare †
Prepare the completed signed RN endorsement application, IDFPR online submission materials, verification of licensure, ISP fingerprinting materials, and for domestic education the ED-NUR form plus official transcripts. If foreign educated, CGFNS or ERES certification, or VisaScreen if needed, is listed in the official guide. Could not confirm the temporary-permit photocopy requirement from official evidence.
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Responsible agency
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is the licensing agency for Illinois RN licensure. Applications are handled through IDFPR’s online portal, and the supplied materials reference the Illinois State Police for fingerprints.
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- nursinglicensure.org Additional source
- research.com Additional source
- vivian.com Additional source
- idfpr.illinois.gov
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