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Additional costs may include background check fees.","question":"How much does Delaware CNA endorsement cost?"},{"answer":"Yes, a fingerprint-based background check is required in Delaware.","question":"Is a background check required?"},{"answer":"Most endorsement applications take 2 to 4 Weeks.","question":"How long does it take to transfer my CNA certification to Delaware?"},{"answer":"Check with the state board about temporary practice permits while your endorsement is being processed.","question":"Can I start working in Delaware while waiting?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"fingerprint_delay_weeks":null,"fingerprint_fee":null,"fingerprint_method_in_state":null,"fingerprint_method_out_of_state":null,"fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":null,"fingerprint_vendor":null,"fingerprint_vendor_url":null,"initial_fee_amount":30.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Certified Nursing Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years (on September 30th of odd years)","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Certificate of completion from your approved CNA training program.","name":"Proof of Training","url":null},{"description":"Official verification of passing your state's nurse aide competency evaluation.","name":"State Competency Exam Results","url":null},{"description":"through IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","name":"Fingerprint background check","url":null},{"description":"$30","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"delaware-cna","state_name":"Delaware","state_slug":"delaware","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Successfully complete a Delaware-approved Certified Nursing Assistant training program. For reciprocity applicants, hold an active and good standing CNA certification from another state.","title":"Complete an Approved Training Program","url":null},{"description":"Create an account or log in to DENIS, Delaware's Enhanced Notification & Information System. Complete the online application for CNA certification (by Examination or by Reciprocity) and pay the application fee.","title":"Apply Online via DENIS","url":null},{"description":"Submit fingerprints for a state and federal criminal background check as instructed during the online application process. Detailed instructions for fingerprinting will be provided by the Board.","title":"Undergo a Criminal Background Check","url":null},{"description":"For initial certification by examination, register for and pass the Delaware CNA competency examination. The Board will provide information on scheduling the exam upon receipt of your application.","title":"Pass the Competency Examination (if by Examination)","url":null},{"description":"Once all requirements, including the application, background check, and (if applicable) examination results, are reviewed and approved, the Delaware Board of Nursing will issue your CNA certification.","title":"Receive Certification","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:43.795483+00:00","verify_license_url":null}