Inactivate Nursing License

An LPN, RN, or APRN who no longer wishes to hold active SD license(s) may inactive the license(s) by completing and submitting the Inactive Request Form and $10 fee, for the inactivation of each license, to the Board of Nursing office.

  • Upon receipt, your license(s) status will be changed to inactive.
  • You will no longer receive license renewal notices.
  • You may reactive the license(s) at any time by completing an application for Reactivation. 
The inactive status is for nurses who will not be practicing on their South Dakota nursing license(s). 
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