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NCLEX Forms for South Carolina
Application for Licensure by Examination
RN/LPN Online Application: Apply Online
Fees:
RN Licensure Application: $90.00
LPN Licensure Application: $70.00
All fees are non-refundable and payable to LLR, Board of Nursing.
Highlights:
- Applicants must have a valid Social Security Number or permanent resident card; a resident alien who does not have a social security number must have an alien identification number.
- Fingerprints and criminal background checks are required.
- Submitting the application for licensure by examination does NOT register you for the NCLEX exam. Applicants must register and pay separately for the exam by going to: www.pearsonvue.com.
Fingerprinting Process
Applicants must use the state's selected vendor, IdentoGO by MorphoTrust. Go to Identogo for assistance in scheduling your background check.
You will be required to give an ORI number. This number lets the vendor know which organization is requesting the background check. The ORI used for nursing licensure in South Carolina is: ORI # SC920112Z.
South Carolina applicants will need to show one (1) form of identification, usually a South Carolina Drivers License.
Do not submit fingerprint cards or fingerprint processing fees to the Board.
Licensing Process
Once you are registered for the exam and the application, fee, fingerprints and supporting documentation have been reviewed, the Board will determine your eligibility to test.
Applicants who are deemed eligible to test will receive an Authorization To Test (ATT) notification directly from the testing service. The ATT letter will include information regarding scheduling the examination.
When passing examination results are received by the Board, a license will be issued.
About Temporary Permits
Temporary permits are only issued to nurses seeking licensure by endorsement.
Candidates with Disabilities:
If you require special accommodations during the exam email the Board at: nurseboard@llr.sc.gov or call(803) 896-4550
Need More Information?
Access the site for the South Carolina Board of Nursing here: South Carolina Board of Nursing