Services & Fees
IMPORTANT: At this time, IERF is ONLY able to accept applications for nursing licensure evaluations for credentials earned in:
- Canada
- India
- Mexico
- Philippines
- Puerto Rico
A file number will be assigned and notification will be sent upon receipt of the application.
Report
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This report identifies institutions attended, dates of attendance, credential(s) earned, and the United States educational equivalent. It also lists individual courses taken and an overall grade point average (where applicable). A coursework evaluation checklist, which identifies areas of training, is also included. Please note that evaluation reports may vary, depending on the individual requirements of each state board. You can apply for three types of licensure: Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) |
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Processing Time |
There are no rush services for nursing licensure evaluations, as copies of all files are forwarded for review to a nursing education specialist, who is employed by IERF. Please note that the processing time for the evaluation only begins once we have received all required documentation (and/or fees). Allow a minimum of 6 weeks from the receipt of all required documentation (and/or fees) for your evaluation to be mailed. |
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View Sample Report |
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List of Licensing Boards that Accept IERF Evaluations
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California (vocational nursing only)
Florida
Michigan (vocational nursing only)
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Texas
Vermont
Washington
Additional Services
Extra Copies
Copies Requested at the Time of the Application
One official board copy and one applicant copy are included in the report fee. Applicant copies are unofficial reports provided for your personal reference. Additional reports requested at the time of application cost $250 for each additional report or state requested.
Copies Requested After an Evaluation Report Has Been Mailed
Once an evaluation has been mailed, new reports may be obtained using the Request Form for Duplicate/Revised Reports of a Nursing Evaluation. Separate fees apply.
Please note that applicant files and documents are only kept for 5 years. Returning applicants seeking additional reports after the 5-year period must submit a new application and new fees, and their academic records must be re-submitted.
Mailing Options
As required by all state boards, your evaluation will be addressed and mailed directly to the board. If your state board accepts evaluations by email, you may select the email option and provide their email address in the mailing instructions section of IERF’s online application.
The Official Report Delivery Fees are as follows:
- Email for $10 per address
- Regular Mail for $10 per address
- Domestic Secure Mailing for $25 per physical address
- Domestic Next Day Delivery for $40 per physical address
- International Secure Mailing for $75 per physical address
If submitting original documents, we recommend that you select either Secure Mailing or Domestic Next Day Delivery for return of your academic records, as these include a tracking number. Please note that the original documents that you submit will not be returned to you via regular mail unless you instruct us in writing to do so. IERF accepts no liability related to the loss or damage of documents during mailing.
Payments
Payment in the form of a check, cashier’s check, money order or credit card must accompany all applications, and must be payable to IERF.
Overseas payments must be in U.S. dollars and drawn on a United States bank. If payment is being made by a bank draft, an additional $15 processing fee is required.