Licensing information

Find out about licensing polices and types of licensure in Nova Scotia

Licensing policies

Policies and guidelines describing who can apply, how we review applications, and how to keep your registration and licence up to date

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Licence types

Licensure in Nova Scotia can take various forms, including long-term, time-limited, non-independent, and educational.

Licence types
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Referral of applications

Information about the review process when applications are referred to the Registrar or registration committees

Licence types
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Questions about applying?

If you’re wondering about how to apply or need assistance, we can help. Share your question and we’ll point you to the right step or connect you with our registration team.

Phone: 902-422-5823

The College acknowledges that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship. We also acknowledge that people of African descent have been in Nova Scotia for over 400 years, and we honour and offer gratitude to those ancestors.