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However, background check fees may apply.","question":"How much does Kentucky CNA endorsement cost?"},{"answer":"Yes, a fingerprint-based background check is required in Kentucky.","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 Kentucky?"},{"answer":"Check with the state board about temporary practice permits while your endorsement is being processed.","question":"Can I start working in Kentucky 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":0.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"1 to 2 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":"$0","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"kentucky-cna","state_name":"Kentucky","state_slug":"kentucky","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Enroll in and successfully complete a Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) approved Nurse Aide Training Program (NATP).","title":"Complete Approved Training Program","url":null},{"description":"Review the Credentia Kentucky Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook to prepare for both the knowledge and skills components of the Kentucky Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation.","title":"Prepare for Competency Evaluation","url":null},{"description":"Visit the Credentia Kentucky Nurse Aide Gateway, create an account, and register for the Kentucky Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation (which includes both a knowledge test and a skills test).","title":"Create Credentia Account and Register for Exam","url":null},{"description":"Schedule and successfully pass both the knowledge and skills components of the Kentucky Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation administered by Credentia.","title":"Pass the Competency Evaluation","url":null},{"description":"Upon successful completion of the exam, Credentia will automatically submit your results to the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry, which is managed by the KBN.","title":"Registry Placement","url":null},{"description":"Monitor your certification status and ensure your placement on the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry by using the KBN License Verification Search after processing.","title":"Verify Certification","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:02.929827+00:00","verify_license_url":null}