The Temporary 90 Day Permit for Endorsement applicants is the Mississippi Board of Nursing's temporary permit sheet for nurses who are applying for a Mississippi license by endorsement. It sets the conditions for the permit and lists the Gateway Checklist items the Board requires before it approves the permit, which expires 90 days after issuance or approval. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF. The Board publishes the original at msbn.ms.gov, and the permit itself is decided by the Board, not by this page.
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What is Temporary 90 Day Permit for Endorsement applicants – Mississippi?
The Temporary 90 Day Permit for Endorsement applicants is a Mississippi Board of Nursing document that lists the conditions and Gateway Checklist items an applicant for licensure by endorsement must meet before the Board approves a 90-day temporary permit.
The Board of Nursing, located at 713 S. Pear Orchard Rd., Plaza II, Suite 300, Ridgeland, MS 39157, issues the sheet. Licensure by endorsement is the route for a currently licensed registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) from another state who has never held a Mississippi license. The permit sheet sits on top of that application: it does not replace it.
The sheet states the limits of the permit in plain terms. The permit expires 90 days from the date of issuance or approval. It cannot be renewed or extended.
It is not the same as the temporary permit for new graduates. That permit is for people who graduated from an accredited nursing program within the last three months and who are applying for licensure by examination, and it depends on passing the NCLEX. The endorsement permit is for nurses who already hold a license elsewhere.
Who needs to file Temporary 90 Day Permit for Endorsement applicants – Mississippi?
The main group is a nurse who has applied for a Mississippi license by endorsement and wants a temporary permit while that application is pending. To qualify, the form sets these conditions:
- You hold a current, valid and unencumbered license.
- Your endorsement application is on file with all fees paid.
- You can meet each Gateway Checklist item listed on the sheet: official transcript, verified proof of current licensure in another state or territory, and proof of residency.
The Board's page describes licensure by endorsement as the application for a currently licensed RN or LPN from another state who has never held a Mississippi license. Nurses who once held a Mississippi license use the reinstatement application instead, according to that page.
Do not use this permit if you are a new graduate waiting to take the NCLEX. The Board has a separate temporary permit for new graduates, with its own conditions.
The Board's licensure FAQ says a licensure application is meant to be completed only by the individual applying, not by a third party on the applicant's behalf.
When to file Temporary 90 Day Permit for Endorsement applicants – Mississippi
Seek the permit after your endorsement application is on file with all fees paid and the other Gateway Checklist items are ready. The form makes the endorsement application and the fees a condition of approval, so the permit cannot come first.
The 90 days run from the date of issuance or approval, not from the date you apply. The sheet says the permit cannot be renewed or extended, so plan the rest of your licensure process around that end date. The sheet gives no processing time for the endorsement permit.
Documents you need
- Endorsement application on file with all fees paid: the sheet makes this a condition for approval of the permit.
- Official transcript of graduation from an approved or accredited RN or PN nursing program, showing the degree and the completion date conferred.
- Verified proof of current licensure in another state or territory, showing a current, valid and unencumbered license.
- Proof of residency, one of the following: a State of Mississippi issued driver's license or identification card.
- Proof of residency, alternative: current W-2 tax documents for the state of MS.
- Proof of residency, alternative: an MS voter's registration card.
- Proof of residency, alternative: documentation of current in-state employment, or a notarized letter of promise of employment of the applicant.
How to fill out Temporary 90 Day Permit for Endorsement applicants – Mississippi
Check your license status
Confirm that you hold a current, valid and unencumbered license in another state or territory. The sheet requires this of every applicant.
Confirm your endorsement application
Make sure your endorsement application is on file with the Board and that all fees are paid. The sheet lists this first among the Gateway Checklist items.
Arrange your official transcript
Have the official transcript of graduation from an approved or accredited RN or PN nursing program reach the Board. It must show the degree and the completion date conferred.
Get verified proof of licensure
Obtain verified proof of your current licensure in another state or territory for the Gateway Checklist.
Choose your proof of residency
Pick one: a Mississippi driver's license or ID card, current W-2 tax documents for MS, an MS voter's registration card, or documentation of current in-state employment such as a notarized letter of promise of employment.
Note the 90-day limit
The permit expires 90 days from issuance or approval and cannot be renewed or extended, so check your timeline before relying on it.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry against your documents, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and follow the Board's channels described under How to submit.
How to submit Temporary 90 Day Permit for Endorsement applicants – Mississippi
The sheet prints no filing address or portal of its own. It ties approval to the items on your Gateway Checklist, which is part of the Board's Nurse Gateway. Contact the Mississippi Board of Nursing for the exact route:
- Mail or in person: Mississippi Board of Nursing, 713 S. Pear Orchard Rd., Plaza II, Suite 300, Ridgeland, MS 39157.
- Phone: 601-957-6300.
- Fax: 601-957-6301.
- Website: www.msbn.ms.gov.
To see which items are complete, the Board's page says to sign in to your Nurse Gateway, click the pending application, then click for status and required documents. The checklist shows what is complete and what is still missing.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Board's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Asking for the permit before the endorsement application is on file with all fees paid; the sheet lists both as conditions.
- Applying with a license that is not current, valid and unencumbered.
- Sending a transcript that does not show the degree and the completion date conferred, or one from a program that is not an approved or accredited RN or PN program.
- Leaving out proof of residency, or offering a document that is not one of the four types listed.
- Planning to renew or extend the permit; the sheet says permits cannot be renewed or extended.
- Counting the 90 days from the application date instead of the date of issuance or approval.
- Mixing it up with the new graduate permit, which is for licensure by examination and has different conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mississippi Temporary 90 Day Permit for Endorsement applicants?
It is a Mississippi Board of Nursing sheet that sets the conditions for a 90-day temporary permit for nurses applying for licensure by endorsement. It lists what must be on the Gateway Checklist before the Board approves the permit.
Who can get a temporary permit as an endorsement applicant?
A nurse who holds a current, valid and unencumbered license and has an endorsement application on file with all fees paid. The Board also requires the transcript, proof of licensure and proof of residency listed on the sheet.
How long does the endorsement temporary permit last?
The permit expires at 90 days from the date of issuance or approval. The sheet states that permits cannot be renewed or extended, so it ends on that date.
What counts as proof of residency for the permit?
One of four: a Mississippi driver's license or identification card, current W-2 tax documents for MS, an MS voter's registration card, or documentation of current in-state employment, including a notarized letter of promise of employment.
What is licensure by endorsement in Mississippi?
Per the Board's page, it is the application for a currently licensed RN or LPN from another state who has never held a Mississippi license. The temporary permit is tied to that application being on file with fees paid.
Is this the same as the new graduate temporary permit?
No. The new graduate permit is for people who graduated from an accredited nursing program within the last three months and are applying by examination. It depends on passing the NCLEX. The endorsement permit is for nurses already licensed elsewhere.
How do I check which checklist items are still missing?
Sign in to your Nurse Gateway, click the pending application, then click for status and required documents. The checklist shows which items are complete and which are not. You can also call the Board at 601-957-6300.
Can I fill out the temporary permit sheet online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent, is not the Mississippi Board of Nursing and does not submit anything for you or approve the permit.
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