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However, background check fees may apply.","question":"How much does Maine CNA endorsement cost?"},{"answer":"Yes, a fingerprint-based background check is required in Maine.","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 Maine?"},{"answer":"Check with the state board about temporary practice permits while your endorsement is being processed.","question":"Can I start working in Maine 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":"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":"$0","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"maine-cna","state_name":"Maine","state_slug":"maine","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Navigate to the State of Maine's Professional Licensing Portal and create a new account, then log in to access the online application for Nursing Assistants.","title":"Create Professional Licensing Portal Account","url":null},{"description":"Complete the online application for Nursing Assistant certification through the Professional Licensing Portal and pay the $25 application fee.","title":"Submit Online Application and Fee","url":null},{"description":"Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check as instructed during the application process. This is a mandatory requirement for certification.","title":"Complete Criminal Background Check (CBC)","url":null},{"description":"Register with Prometric (Maine's approved vendor) and pass the Maine State Board of Nursing-approved Nursing Assistant Competency Examination.","title":"Pass Competency Exam","url":null},{"description":"Upon successful completion of all requirements, the Maine State 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":"2026-04-11T20:11:07.231863+00:00","verify_license_url":null}