Fees and Waivers
Fee Schedule & Fee Waivers
All application, renewal, and service fees are non-refundable and processed securely through the Nurse Portal. Under West Virginia law, qualifying low-income applicants and military families may apply for a statutory initial licensure fee waiver.
Important Waiver Restriction: Fee waivers apply strictly to initial licensure applications. Fee waivers cannot be applied to license renewals, reinstatements, endorsement applications, or secondary administrative service fees.
💡 APRN RN Renewal Waiver
APRNs maintaining an active West Virginia APRN license have their prerequisite WV RN Renewal Fee waived ($90 savings) during the biennial RN renewal cycle.
ℹ️ Nurse Health Program Fund
$20.00 of every biennial RN/APRN license renewal fee directly supports state Nurse Health Programs (including WV Restore, peer support groups, and health coaching).
Official Schedule of Fees
| Service / License Type | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial Licensure & Examination | |
| Licensure by Examination (RN) / Re-Examination | $70.00 |
| RN & APRN Endorsement (Includes Temporary Permit) | $125.00 |
| Initial APRN License Application | $35.00 |
| Initial Prescriptive Authority (APRN) | $125.00 |
| Multistate (Compact) License Conversion (from Single-State) | $7.00 |
| Renewals & Reinstatements | |
| RN Renewal (Biennial) | $90.00 |
| APRN Renewal (Biennial) | $90.00 |
| APRN Prescriptive Authority Renewal (Biennial) | $125.00 |
| Telehealth Registration (Initial & Renewal) | $100.00 |
| Reinstatement from Lapsed Status | $115.00 |
| Reinstatement from Inactive Status | $25.00 |
| Special Licenses & Administrative Fees | |
| Special Volunteer License (for uncompensated care to indigent patients) | NO CHARGE |
| Address Change / Primary Residence Update | NO CHARGE |
| Name Change Application | $10.00 |
| APRN License Verification to Another State Board | $30.00 |
| RN Verification to Another Board (via NURSYS) | See NURSYS |
Statutory Initial Licensure Fee Waivers (W. Va. Code §30-1-23)
West Virginia law allows eligible applicants to apply for a waiver of initial application fees. Note: Fee waivers apply only to initial licensure applications and do not apply to license renewals or educational permits.
1. Low-Income Applicants
Available to individuals whose household adjusted gross income is below 130% of the federal poverty guidelines, or who actively participate in qualifying public assistance programs.
- Enrolled in TANF, Medicaid, or SNAP
- Or annual household income below 130% FPL
- Requires supporting tax or assistance documentation
2. Military Families
Available to active duty service members, honorably discharged veterans, military spouses, and un-remarried surviving spouses.
- Active Armed Forces, Guard, or Reserve member
- Honorably discharged veteran (DD-214 required)
- Spouse or un-remarried surviving spouse
How to Apply for an Initial Fee Waiver
- Download and complete the appropriate waiver application form above.
- Gather your required verification documents (e.g., prior year Federal Tax Return, public assistance proof, DD-214, or military orders).
- Submit the completed form and documentation directly through the Nurse Portal prior to completing your primary licensure application, or email it to the Board office at
rnboard@wv.gov.