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Arkansas

$0 Fee for Permanent – takes about 2 weeks to process

No temporary allowed

Fill out the DMS-798 form

Send it to:
Office of Long Term Care | AR Nurse Registry | PO Box 8059 Slot S405 | Little Rock AR 72203-8059

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California

Fingerprints Required ($32 fee out of state)

Mail application and forms to Attn: Healthcare Workforce Branch (HWB) | PO Box 997416, MS 3301 | Sacramento, CA 95899-7416

Will need proof of employment

Will not give a definitive processing timeframe

No temporary allowed

Permanent is $0

Colorado

$10 Fee for Permanent

Background check / fingerprints required

CNA Endorsement Checklist – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v6rBUcAfDI08Zmma1o5RegcNSHkmkmWW/view

Create an account and follow the instructions for CNA Certification by Endorsement. An Application Specialist will review your application based on the information you supply. If your application is
incomplete, you will be contacted via the email address you provided. To monitor the status of your application,
visit Online Services: https://apps.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/

Connecticut

$55 – Online Portal

No proof of GED or diploma required – but may be needed by some facilities

Application is only allowed online and by mail

$55 fee for permanent and usually takes around 3 weeks to process

Follow – Certified in another state route 7

You would select this route if you are currently active and in good standing on a registry in another state.

Please complete an online application.

Send paper application and documents to:
CT Nurse Aide Program 7941 Corporate Drive Nottingham, MD 21236

Delaware

$30 Fee for Permanent

Paper application send to Office of Long Term Care Residents Protection:
Attn: CNA Registry/Reciprocity
24 NW Front Street, Suite 100
Milford, Delaware 19963

Online application at https://oap.prometric.com/CandidateWeb/Login/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fCandidateWeb%2fforms%2fDENURS%2fDelawareNurseAideExamApplication.aspx

Copy of current CNA license

Copy of ID that has picture and DOB

Florida

$0 for Permanent

Perm takes between 30 – 45 days

Fingerprints are required – has varying fees

No proof of GED / diploma needed

Online Application Only

Georgia

$0 Fee For Perm – processed in 10 business days

No temp allowed

Application by mail only send to Alliant Health Solutions:
Attn: Nurse Aide Registry
PO Box 105753, Atlanta, GA 30348

Will need copy of SSN, government ID (license), copy of current state certification, and proof of employment.

Hawaii

No temporary allowed

Perm costs $25 to process and takes up to 60 business days

Application by mail only send to:
Prometric, Nurse Aide Program,
354 Uluniu Street, Suite 308, Kailua, HI 96734

Idaho

$0 fee for both perm and temp

Temp takes between 2-3 weeks and perm takes between 2-4 weeks

Application can be sent by either fax, email, or mail

Mail to ATTN:
Idaho Nurse Aid Registry | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Division of Licensing & Certification -Bureau of Family Standards
PO Box 83720 PTC 6th Floor Boise ID 83720-0009

Fax to (208) 334-6629

Email to IDNAP@dhw.idaho.gov

Illinois

$25 fee for Perm – Processing time varies and will not give a definitive answer

No temp allowed

Paper application only to:
Southern Illinois University Nurse Aide Testing
1840 Innovation Drive, Suite 103, Carbondale, IL 62903

Fingerprint card will be sent after completion of application / sent

Possibility of having to take CNA exam

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Indiana

$0 Fee for Perm and Temp

Paper application only must be sent to:
Ivy Tech Community College | CAN/QMA Testing | 50 W Fall Creek Pkwy N Drive | Indianapolis, In 46208

Temp is valid for 120 days
Wont say how long it takes to process

Exam must be taken for reciprocity administered by the Ivy Tech Community College

Scheduling the exam:

Ivy Tech Community College will contact the candidate by email with instructions to schedule their exam at any Ivy Tech Campus Testing Center through an online scheduling system. Candidates will be able to select any Ivy Tech Campus Testing Center that works best for their location and date/time available.

Iowa

$0 fee for permanent

Online application at https://dia-hfd.iowa.gov/

Fax application to (515) 281-6259

Mail the application to:
Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals | 321 East 12^th Street-3^rd Floor | Des Moines, IA 50319-0083

Applicant must take a mandatory 75 hour course for training purposes even through reciprocity

Kansas

$20 fee for permanent and will not give a definitive timeframe for processing

SSN required

Email form and credit card form and fee to Kimberly.garrett@ks.gov

Paper application to:
Health Occupations Credentialing, KDADS, 503 S Kansas Topeka KS 66603-3865

Decision to take Kansas Nurse Aide Test will be made after submitting an application

Kansas Nurse Aide Test must be taken and must have a 75% or higher

Kentucky

$0 fee for perm – Haven’t given an official answer for processing time

Online application only at https://kybn.boardsofnursing.org/kybn

Additional documents will need to be sent to kbn.knar@ky.gov

SSN, drivers license, state certification, and possibly a paystub will be needed

Verification portal https://kybn.boardsofnursing.org/kybn

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Louisiana

https://www.prometric.com/nurseaide/la
$35 Fee for Permanent – Processing time varies

Temp is Allowed – $0 Fee – processing time is about a week

Online application at https://oap.prometric.com/Candidateweb/Login/Login.aspx

Mail application to:
Prometric, ATTN: LA Nurse Aide Program, 7941 Corporate Drive, Nottingham, MD 21236

Will need copy of SSN and government ID (drivers license)

Maine

$0 Fee Both Temporary and Permanent – Processing times vary

Fingerprints required (background check)

Online application at https://licensing.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/licensing/begin.pl?board_number=6719

Fax application to (207) 287-9325

Mail application to Division of Licensing and Certification | Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers | 41 Anthony Ave; 11 State House Station | Augusta, ME 04333-0011

Email application to dlrs.cnaregistry@maine.gov

Maryland

$20 Fee for Permanent – usually takes up to 45 days to process

No temp allowed

Maryland is picky about endorsements and some states are easier than others

To begin the application process applicant must either call the CNA program at (410) 585-2044, fax a request at (410) 764-8042, or email a request at anitaj.williams@maryland.gov

Massachusetts

$0 fee for temp and permanent and processing times vary

Application by Mail Only:
Massachusetts Department of Public Health | ATTN: MA Nurse Aide Registry Program | 67 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752

Michigan

Online application only at: https://milogintp.michigan.gov/eai/tplogin/authenticate?URL=/

$20 Fee for Permanent – Haven’t given a definitive answer on processing time

Minnesota

$0 Permanent – can take up to 30 days to process
Application must be emailed to health.FPC-NAR@state.mn.us

Will need SSN and employer verification.

If you need additional help completing these forms, please contact the Nursing Assistant Registry by telephone or in writing:

Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, contact the Nursing Assistant Registry by calling 651-215-8705 or long distance within Minnesota 1-800-397-6124 or by emailing health.FPC-NAR@state.mn.us.

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https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/pages/nurse-aide.aspx

Mississippi

Permanent Costs $26 – takes between 7-8 days to process.

Online application at https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,1285,83,74.html

Or Mail Application to:
Credentia Attn: MSNA Registry | 14248 Collections Center Drive | Chicago, IL 60693-0142

No temporary allowed

Missouri

Fill Out Both Forms (Proof of their current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate)

Proof of Nursing Assistant Certification and work history

Send both forms to cnaregistry@health.mo.gov

Montana

$0 Fee for both Perm and Temps

Perm takes between 2-4 weeks and temp takes between 2-3

No paper applications only online is allowed now through https://mt-reports.com/portal/CertificateList.aspx

Nebraska

No temporary

Permanent does not cost anything – however a 1 hour abuse training course is required which is $20

Fingerprints are NOT required

Application can be done online

PO BOX – 94986 Lincoln NE

Fax – (402) 742-1151

No proof of GED or Diploma required

$20 Abuse Class

Abuse Class Link – Online Version

All nurse aides coming into Nebraska from another state must also have Nebraska’s one-hour in-service on reporting abuse and neglect. If your first Nebraska employer will not give you this in-service, it can be obtained at some of the community colleges or online.

“We process applications in the order received and it can take up to 30 days to process your application after receipt. If your application is not complete, we will send the application back to you with a deficiency letter.

We do not issue licensure cards for Nurse Aides and we do not send you any notification that we have issued your registration number. You can print your registration information from the website which is updated every day at about 8:00 am.”

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https://www.ncbon.com/licensure-listing-apply-nurse-aide-ii-na-ii

Nevada

Temporary is Allowed – Usually around 3 weeks but they said it depends

$50 charge

Fingerprints are required – charge of around $50 as well

No proof of GED or Diploma

Transcripts are Required

Will need to provide either a paycheck stub or w-2

Online application at https://nvbn.boardsofnursing.org/nvbn

Fax to (702) 486-5803

Mail to:
4220 S Maryland Pkwy | #B300 Las Vegas NV 89119-7524

Email to nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us

New Hampshire

Fingerprints are required (fees possible)

Temp – $25 and takes 2 business days

Perm costs $83 and can take between 4 – 6 weeks

Only Application Method is Online: https://forms.nh.gov/license/Login.aspx

New Jersey

Permanent costs $30 – processing time varies greatly

Fingerprints required

Before applying you must call 1 (877) 774-4243 to even get an application

There can be a fee but you have to ask them

No temporary allowed

New Mexico

Permanent Costs $0 – takes about three weeks to process
No temporary

Mail application to:
CNAR Coordinator | Division of Health Improvement | 5300 Homestead Road NE | Suite 300-3116 | Albuquerque, NM 87110

Fax to (505) 841-6551

Email to CNA.Registry@doh.nm.gov

New York

Permanent costs $50 – takes between 60-90 days to process

Transcripts Are Required

Mail forms and application to:
Prometric | Attn: NY Nurse Aide Program | 7941 Corporate Drive | Nottingham, MD 21236

North Carolina

Permanent costs $120 – Processing time varies greatly.
Temp is $0 – Processing time also varies.

Mail application to:
2709 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2709

Or fax it to (919) 733-9764

Will need SSN and government ID.

North Dakota

Free – Online Application

No temporary allowed

$0 fee – takes 3 – 5 business days to approve

Application has to be done on a computer (NO CELL PHONE)

Background checks are done by the facilities – so no fingerprints

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Ohio

Free – Mail or Fax
Permanent and temps cost $0 – have varying processing times

Mail application to:
246 N High Street 3^rd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Fax application to (614) 564-2461

Email application to NAR@odh.ohio.gov

Will need SSN and government ID (drivers license)

Oklahoma

Online application only at https://osdhphs.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XFZYNoVcJ6EOGO
No temporary is allowed

$0 charge for permanent – Processing time is around 30 days

Fingerprints are done via OKscreen

Fingerprints are required

Oregon

$60 fee for permanent – Processing time varies
No temporary allowed

By mail only must be sent to:
Oregon State Board of Nursing 17983 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd | Portland, Oregon 97224-7012

Must send endorsement application, nursing assistant work history form, fingerprint documents, copy of certificate training

You are eligible to apply for an Oregon CNA certification by endorsement if you:

Have never been certified as a CNA in Oregon; and
You completed an approved nurse aide training program in another or jurisdiction that met federal OBRA standards; and
Hold a current, unencumbered CNA certificate in another state or US jurisdiction; and
Have at least 400 hours of paid work history doing CNA authorized duties (if it has been more than two years since you completed your training program).

Fingerprint FAQ ($64.50 fee) – https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/documents/FAQ_FingerprintBackgroundChecks.pdf

Pennsylvania

Free – Online

Temporary allowed

$0 Fee for Both Temporary and Permanent – Processing times vary

Application online at https://cna365.examroom.ai/login/?RoleId=1&TenantCode=CD&StateCode=PA

Everything needed is within the online application

Rhode Island

$35 Fee

Perm takes up to 8 weeks to process

Temp costs $0 – varies processing time – valid for 120 days

Will need to provide SSN

Will need copy of state ID (Drivers License)

Proof of licensure in every state

Will need to either have 100 CNA training program hours OR 3 months employed as a CNA

South Carolina

Online Application Only at: https://cna365.examroom.ai/login/?RoleId=1&TenantCode=CD&StateCode=SC

$0 Fee For Permanent – Processing time is around 15 days
No temporary allowed

Fingerprints are required PRIOR to arrival

Proof of GED or diploma is required

South Dakota

Online application only at: https://www.sduap.org/CNA/apply/endorse/info.asp

$0 Fee for both permanent and temporary
Temp is offered (60 days)

Tennessee

$20 Fee for Permanent – takes about a week to process
No temporary allowed

The challenge application must be used to “challenge” having to take CNA exam in Tennessee

Mail Application to:
Tennessee Department of Health: Nurse Aide Registry | 665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor |Nashville, TN 37243

Email application to can.health@tn.gov

Texas

$0 Fees for Both Temporary and Permanent

Fingerprints are required (background check is done by the Texas Department of Safety)

Application must be sent to nurseaideregistry@hhs.texas.gov

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http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/ApplicantResources/ApplyforLicense/NurseAide/index.html

Utah

$30 Fee

Copy of SSN card, driver’s license, copy of present state approved certification or card, copy of proof of employment as a CNA in the past two years are required

Online application only at: https://forms.davistech.edu/form.aspx?pid=1dddb55a-4a5d-4e76-9648-ee5084e587ef&formid=634a16b9-5e6e-44ef-b386-cc51b4128aac&nohome=0&completepageprompt=1&completepage=&completetext=&skipsaml=1

Vermont

$20 Fee for Permanent – Can take between 4 – 6 weeks
Temporary is allowed valid up for 90 days

Fingerprints required – can take between 4 – 6 weeks

Fast track endorsement is allowed as well – https://sos.vermont.gov/nursing/apply-renew/

Virginia

$0 fee for Permanent can take between 30 – 45 business days
No temporary offered

Washington

$32 Fee for Permanent

Fingerprints required

Paper application send to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099

Additional documents will need to be sent to:
Nursing Assistant Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877

Washington D.C

$15 – Mail

Mail this application and a $15 money order made payable to Pearson VUE, along with copies of your social
security card, your current out-of-state nurse aide certificate/license, and signature-bearing photo identification, to:

Pearson VUE
DC Nurse Aide Endorsement
PO Box 13785
Philadelphia, PA 19101-3785

West Virginia

$0 Fee for Permanent – takes about two weeks

Online application only at https://ohflac.wvdhhr.org/Apps/Forms/NAReciprocity

Proof of training is required

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