Compact status
Nurse Licensure Compact member
MT · Internationally educated nurses
Montana RN license requirements
A researched starting point for applying to Montana Board of Nursing, including education review, English rules, identification requirements, background checks, and the NCLEX sequence.
Credential evaluation
If not licensed in another U.S. state, submit a credential evaluation from TruMerit, Josef Silny & Associates, or International Education Evaluations.
English requirement
The RN page does not state the full English rule; ARM 24.159.1229 and the selected evaluator/current checklist control.
SSN requirement
Not stated on the reviewed RN page; confirm in the online application.
Background check
Complete the fingerprint/background check required by the examination checklist.
Education review
International applicants are evaluated under ARM 24.159.1229; Canadian education is treated as internationally educated.
Application sequence
How to apply in Montana
- 1
Open the RN “Checklist for License by Examination” and apply online.
- 2
Order an accepted credential evaluation.
- 3
Complete fingerprints and register with Pearson VUE.
- 4
Await Board eligibility and Pearson ATT.
Documents to prepare
- Credential evaluation
- Foreign license verification if applicable
- Fingerprint/background-check documents
- Identity/name records
Verify before paying
- • The Board page defers details to a checklist and administrative rule.
- • Montana residents meeting NLC requirements may receive multistate status; changing primary residence to Montana requires applying within the NLC transition period.
Apply through the official board
This guide helps you compare requirements; it is not the application. Check the current instructions from Montana Board of Nursing before ordering reports or submitting documents.
Official sources reviewed
Research checked 2026-07-22. Requirements can change.
General educational information only. The state board is the authority on licensure eligibility; immigration authorization is a separate process.