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Mismatches are a common reason for delays.","title":"Application errors"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:56.804942+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Apply through the Indiana State Dept of Health. The application fee is $65.","title":"Submit Your Application","url":null},{"description":"Indiana requires official verification of your active out-of-state license. 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If you need to start working immediately, most states do not offer temporary practice authorization for CNAs during the endorsement process. Contact the state nurse aide registry directly for current policies on practice authorization while your application is pending.","title":"Await Board Processing","url":null}],"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"The endorsement application fee is $65. Additional costs may include background check fees.","question":"How much does Indiana CNA endorsement cost?"},{"answer":"Yes, a fingerprint-based background check is required in Indiana.","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 Indiana?"},{"answer":"Check with the state board about temporary practice permits while your endorsement is being processed.","question":"Can I start working in Indiana 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":65.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"2 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Certified Nursing Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years (by maintaining work hours)","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":"$65","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"indiana-cna","state_name":"Indiana","state_slug":"indiana","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Successfully complete an Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) approved Nurse Aide Training Program.","title":"Complete an Approved Training Program","url":null},{"description":"Download the Indiana Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook and the Nurse Aide Competency Examination application form from the Prometric Indiana Nurse Aide Testing website.","title":"Obtain Exam Application","url":null},{"description":"Complete the application form and submit it along with the required examination fees to Prometric. This can typically be done online through the Prometric portal or by mail.","title":"Submit Application and Fees to Prometric","url":null},{"description":"Once your application is processed by Prometric, schedule your Nurse Aide Competency Examination. The exam consists of two parts: a written (or oral) portion and a skills portion.","title":"Schedule Your Examination","url":null},{"description":"Successfully pass both the written (or oral) and skills portions of the Indiana Nurse Aide Competency Examination administered by Prometric.","title":"Pass the Competency Examination","url":null},{"description":"Upon successful completion of both exam parts, Prometric will automatically add your name to the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry, certifying you as a CNA in Indiana.","title":"Be Added to the Registry","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:56.804942+00:00","verify_license_url":null}