How to register for the NCLEX in Wyoming

To work as an RN in Wyoming you license with the Wyoming State Board of Nursing through its Nurse Portal (US$125 initial licence, US$25 temporary permit, US$5 card fee). Two fingerprint cards go to the Board for a DCI/FBI check that takes 15 to 30 days, your school sends the transcript directly, and the whole process averages 45 to 60 days from a complete application. The temporary permit runs up to 90 days and is barred by criminal history in the last five years. Wyoming is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

✓ Checked against WSBN's official pages on October 7, 2026

At a glance

BoardWyoming State Board of Nursing (WSBN)

ExamNCLEX-RN, through Pearson VUE (US$200)

FeesUS$125 initial licence · US$25 temporary permit · US$5 card processing

Fingerprintstwo cards to the Board; DCI/FBI processing 15 to 30 days

Processing45 to 60 days on average from a complete application

CompactYes, since January 19, 2018

Steps Educated outside the US Documents Fees How long it takes Questions Official links

The steps, in order (graduates of a Wyoming program)

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7 steps

Apply in the Wyoming Nurse Portal (US$125 + US$5 card fee)Pay by credit or debit card; add US$25 if you want the temporary permit. Use the Board's RN/LPN checklist and walkthrough video.WSBN: licensing →
Send two fingerprint cards to the BoardDrop off or mail two completed cards (printable card and guide on the licensing page). Wyoming DCI generally takes 15 to 30 days once the Board receives them.
Your school sends the transcript directlyTranscripts must come from the school (email from the school is acceptable); copies from you are not.
Register with Pearson VUE (US$200)The ATT is issued after the Board reviews your application and makes you eligible.Pearson VUE: test-takers →
Optional: temporary permit (US$25), up to 90 daysNot every applicant qualifies: criminal history in the last five years bars it, and a temporary permit carries no multistate privileges.
Write the NCLEX-RNPearson VUE requires 45 days between attempts.What to bring on exam day →
Licence in about 45 to 60 days; multistate if Wyoming is homeThe Board says the whole process averages 45 to 60 days from a complete application. Upgrading to multistate later requires new fingerprint cards.WSBN: nurse compact →

If you were educated outside the United States

The exam is the same; the path to being allowed to write it is longer. These are the extra steps.

2 steps

Use the foreign-educated RN/LPN checklistGraduation from a program approved in your country and verified by an independent credential review agency, an English proficiency exam at the Board's scores, and the NCLEX-RN.WSBN: licensing (foreign-educated checklist) →
Application, fingerprint cards, Pearson VUEPearson VUE: US$200, plus US$150 to test outside the US.Pearson VUE: test-takers →

Documents to have ready

Nurse Portal application and US$125 (+ US$5 card fee; + US$25 temporary permit)
Two completed fingerprint cards delivered to the Board
Transcript sent directly by the school
Pearson VUE registration (US$200)
International graduates: credential review, English proficiency scores

Fees

Initial licence	US$125
Temporary permitup to 90 days; no multistate privileges	US$25
Credit card processing	US$5
Fingerprint background checkpaid to the printing agency; DCI fee per the Board's guide	varies
NCLEX-RN registration (Pearson VUE)per attempt, non-refundable. US$350 from Feb 1, 2027.	US$200

How long it takes

DCI background check: 15 to 30 days after the Board receives the cards.
Whole process: 45 to 60 days on average from a complete application.
Temporary permit: up to 90 days.
Retake after 45 days (Pearson VUE rule).

Mistakes that cost people time or money

Get both fingerprint cards done in your last term; the 15-to-30-day DCI wait is the longest step.
Email from your school counts as a direct transcript; a PDF from you does not.
Check the Board's Chapter 5 fee rules (updated May 2026) in case amounts change.
Want multistate from the start? Apply for it in the initial application to avoid a second set of prints.

Questions people ask about Wyoming

How do I register for the NCLEX in Wyoming?

Apply in the Wyoming Nurse Portal (US$125 plus US$5 card fee), send two fingerprint cards to the Board, have your school send the transcript directly and register with Pearson VUE (US$200). After the Board reviews the file it makes you eligible and Pearson VUE emails the Authorization to Test.

How much does a Wyoming RN licence cost?

US$125 initial licence, US$5 card fee, US$25 for an optional temporary permit, the fingerprinting agency's fee and US$200 to Pearson VUE.

Can I work in Wyoming before I pass the NCLEX-RN?

Possibly, on a US$25 temporary permit valid up to 90 days; applicants with criminal history in the last five years are not eligible, and the permit carries no multistate privileges.

Is Wyoming a compact state?

Yes, since January 19, 2018. Wyoming residents who meet the uniform requirements receive a multistate licence; upgrading later needs new fingerprint cards.

How long does Wyoming licensure take?

The Board estimates 45 to 60 days from a complete application, including 15 to 30 days for the DCI background check.

How do I send my transcript to Wyoming?

Your school must send it directly to the Board, by mail or by email from the school; transcripts from the applicant are not accepted.

Official links and sources

Rules and fees change. Everything on this page was read on WSBN's and NCSBN's own pages on October 7, 2026; when a detail matters to you, confirm it there:

This guide explains the process; it is not legal or immigration advice. Decisions about your eligibility are made by Wyoming State Board of Nursing.

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