A lot of California NCLEX passers are at a quandary on where to transfer their NCLEX test result, for fear that it may expire after 3 years of passing the test.
California BRN requires NCLEX passers to submit SSN before they will issue the license. Without it your application is deemed incomplete, and they will destroy it after 3 years.
But it’s not true that your NCLEX will expire. Only RN license expires, and since you don’t have one in California without SSN, there’s nothing to expire. Only your application will be destroyed, but your NCLEX score will still be there.
Now, what are the options if you are a Cali passer but without SSN? Two things:
You can leave your NCLEX score there until such time that you can secure the SSN, and then you reapply, submitting all the requirements and fees just like in the initial application. You don’t have to take the NCLEX again.
You can endorse or transfer your NCLEX test result to a state that accepts it and don’t require SSN.
California BRN advisory on NCLEX ‘expiration’ and SSN requirement
Excerpts of California BRN email.
As of April 26, 2010, the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) no longer accepts applications that do not contain a valid U.S. Social Security Number (SSN). The California Nursing Practice Act provides for a unified examination and licensing application. Once an applicant passes the examination, a license is automatically issued. Under these circumstances, the BRN cannot accept applications for the examination and licensure, without a valid U.S. Social Security Number. Prior to April 26, 2010, once an applicant passed the NCLEX-RN examination, the applicant was allowed a three-year time period to submit a valid SSN. After that time period had elapsed, the file was considered abandoned and the file was destroyed. Additionally, an applicant was also allowed to request an extension on the file Abandonment Date. This was done as a courtesy to the applicant. As of April 26, 2010, the BRN will no longer grant an extension on the file abandonment date. An applicant, who has passed the NCLEX-RN exam and is affected by file abandonment and file destruction, still has the following options: • Once the valid U.S. Social Security Number is obtained, the applicant may re-apply to the BRN. The applicant will not have to retest, because even though the file is abandoned and destroyed, the NCLEX-RN test result is still valid. Applicants do need to submit a new Application Fee Schedule for Examination; a transcript and the fingerprint card. When the Board receives all the requirements (a new application; transcript from school; the fingerprint clearance and a valid U.S. SSN) we needed; the CA RN license will be issued. • An applicant may request that the California NCLEX-RN test result (NCLEX-RN CANDIDATE REPORT with your picture) be provided to any U.S. jurisdiction; if the applicant wishes to apply to a jurisdiction that does not require the SSN for licensure (There is a $10 fee that must be included with a test result (NCLEX-RN CANDIDATE REPORT with your picture) request). The applicant must contact other U.S. jurisdictions to inquire as to each jurisdiction’s licensure requirements. For a list of U.S. jurisdictions, please visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) official Web site.
I hope this post clarifies concern about California NCLEX ‘expiration’ and the SSN requirement. If you have questions don’t hesitate to drop a comment below.
Hi Aina,
I took and passed the NCLEX in 2006, therefore it has already expired and my files were already abandoned. I understand that I have to send all the requirements and fees all over again. Now, Il be going to the US as an immigrant on February 2014, with this, I could already obtain an SSN by then. My question is that, can i request my school to fill out and forward the needed papers for my NCLEX application as early as now, considering that my SSN is still to be obtained in March 2014. would it be fine if they receive the requirements from my school ahead of my application, SSN and finger print card? please help me on these thanks. You can reach me at the email address i provided above. Thank you very much.
I passed the NCLEX in 2009 but wasnt able to provide a ssn. However, early this year i finally got a ssn. If i submit all the required docs, would i still be eligible to receive a rn license without retaking the exam? Tnx
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Hi jimbo,
We have the same case. I passed my nclex rn 2007 and now that i have ssn. Will you please let me know what happened in your case. Thanks.
hi, may i know how did u get ur ssn? i passed it 2007 too but my employer abandon my application.
hi there. we have the same problem could i please know your process? were you allowed to send the docs from school to brn ahead of time?
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I registered in California Board of Registered Nursing in August 22,2007,but I don’t have SSS number.I took the NCLEX-RN exam in February 18,2009 and now I’m planning to Retake the exam,am I still allowed to take the exam?
Ren, it has been over 5 years since you last took the nclex-rn examination. your application will be considered abandoned. you need to apply as new applicant.
but you need to provide now your social security number to process your application
http://www.rn.ca.gov/pdfs/applicants/ssninfo.pdf
is this ruling for nclex- california still valid?
Hi,
What are the steps and requirements i need to do if i want my NCLEX-RN CANDIDATE REPORT be provided to a state like new york or any other state that does not require an SSN? Thanks.
If my NCLEX CA file has been abandoned in 2013. I took the exam 2010, I could still endorse it to other state? Tx for example..
I passed the NCLEX in 2009 but wasnt able to provide a ssn. However, early this year i finally got a ssn. If i submit all the required docs, would i still be eligible to receive a rn license without retaking the exam? Tnx
Hi heart, will you please let me know what happened on your case? Thanks so much. You can email me on my address that i provided. Thanks again.
I am planning to apply to take the nCLEx yhis year in Ca
ifornia, is SS number really a requirement before applying? or maybe after i passed and get my license? someone will please help me answer this question.
Hi. I passed my nclex exam in 2011. I understand that i need to submit or reapply again. Now i am applying for my SSN what should i do since I am already married I have changed my last name. Please i need answers here thank you
hi guys. like some of you i passed in 2010. i got desperate and tried using i-tin in 2013 instead of ssn and got denied. they returned my check and a letter saying i can reapply once i get a valid ssn. got my ssn 2 mos ago and reapplied this week. il keep you guys posted.
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I just want to know if my nclex in california can be transfer in new york.i passed my nclex in 2010 but unfortunately i didnt managed to get the ssn.is it still possible to transfer my exam to new york.what are the requirements needed.im looking forward for your response.thank you
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Hi I am registered nurse practicing in New Delhi expecting to immigrate to California this year ,how should I start with getting RN in California .?is the SSN compulsory to write and exam and how long the Nclex result is valid?