Moving your nursing registration to another state
Nurses who move for a job often need their registration recognised in the new state. Rules differ by state council.
Not yet verified against the official source. Treat this as a starting point and confirm every detail on the official site below.
Who this is for
Registered nurses relocating, for example from Kerala to Karnataka or Delhi.
Steps
- 1Ask the new employer whether they need a transfer or a fresh registration in that state.
- 2Contact the new state nursing council and ask for its transfer or endorsement procedure.
- 3Ask your original council for the certificate or no-objection letter the new council asks for.
- 4Submit both sets of documents and keep copies. Follow up in writing.
Keep these ready
- Original registration certificate
- No-objection or good-standing letter from the first council
- Identity proof
- Offer letter
Common mistakes
- Joining first and starting the paperwork later.
- Assuming the process is the same in every state.