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Additional costs may include background check fees.","question":"How much does Hawaii CNA endorsement cost?"},{"answer":"Yes, a fingerprint-based background check is required in Hawaii.","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 Hawaii?"},{"answer":"Check with the state board about temporary practice permits while your endorsement is being processed.","question":"Can I start working in Hawaii 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":25.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"2 to 3 Weeks","profession":"Certified Nursing Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Every 2 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":"$25","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"hawaii-cna","state_name":"Hawaii","state_slug":"hawaii","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Access and thoroughly read the current Hawaii Nurse Aide Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) available on the Prometric Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry website for detailed instructions, eligibility requirements, and exam content.","title":"Review the Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)","url":null},{"description":"Visit the Prometric Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry website, navigate to the 'Online Application' section, create a candidate account, and complete and submit the application for the Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation.","title":"Submit an Online Application","url":null},{"description":"Once your application is processed and you receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) email from Prometric, schedule your written/oral and skills competency evaluation exams through the Prometric online system or by phone.","title":"Schedule the Competency Evaluation","url":null},{"description":"Successfully complete both the written (or oral) and skills portions of the Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation administered by Prometric.","title":"Pass the Competency Evaluation Exams","url":null},{"description":"Upon successful completion of both exams, your name will be added to the Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry, and you will receive a certificate from Prometric. Your certification is then viewable via the DCCA PVL license search.","title":"Placement on the Registry","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:50.678556+00:00","verify_license_url":null}