Fingerprint Card

Fingerprints are required of all applicants for licensure by endorsement (except ARNP only applicants). Your application will not be processed until a completed fingerprint card and the $19.25 fee is received at the KBN office.

Q:  Who must submit a fingerprint card?
A:  All applicants for licensure by endorsement (except ARNP only applicants)are required to submit fingerprints.

Q:  How do I get a fingerprint card?
A:   Contact KBN for a Fingerprint Card or if the agency doing your fingerprinting has fingerprint cards that do not have an ORI number, employer address, or reason for fingerprinting listed on the card, you may submit that card.

Q:  What is the cost for fingerprinting?
A:  There is a $19.25 fingerprinting processing fee for the FBI to conduct the fingerprint search.  Make your check or money order payable to the Kentucky Board of Nursing and return the check with your completed fingerprint card.  If you submit your application and fingerprint card together, you may send one check or money order in the amount of $169.25 ($150 application fee and $19.25 fingerprint processing fee).

Q:  What information must I complete on the fingerprint card?
A:  You must complete all the biographical data on the top of the card.  You and the person taking the fingerprints must sign the card or it will be returned to you for completion.

Q:  Where do I get my fingerprints taken?
A:  Most law enforcement agencies will do the fingerprinting process.  The following link provides a List of Sheriff and Police Departments by state/county. 

Q:  What if my fingerprints are a low quality?
A:  If the FBI cannot read your fingerprints, a fingerprint card will be sent to you.  Have the fingerprinting process done again.  Do not submit another $19.25 when returning the second fingerprint card to KBN. 

Q:  Can I receive a license before the fingerprint report is received?
A:  No, KBN must have the criminal history report returned from the FBI before you can be licensed as a nurse in Kentucky.

Q:  How long does it take for KBN to receive the fingerprint report from the FBI?
A:  It takes 4-8 weeks for the FBI to send a criminal history report to KBN.  Please consider this time frame when applying for a Kentucky nursing license.

For additional information, click on the Fingerprint Card Contact Form and submit your question(s).