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This must be sent directly to the board from your current state board or its official online verification system before your file can be considered complete.","title":"Provide License Verification","url":null},{"description":"Certificate of completion from your approved CNA training program.","title":"Provide Proof of Training","url":null},{"description":"Official verification of passing your state's nurse aide competency evaluation.","title":"Submit Your State Competency Exam Results","url":null},{"description":"Michigan requires a criminal background check for all applicants. Out-of-state applicants can use IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan OR FD-258 hard card via mail. Completing prints outside Michigan can add 2-4 weeks to your processing time.","title":"Complete Fingerprinting and Background Screening","url":null},{"description":"Plan for a processing timeline of about 4 to 6 Weeks once your file is complete. 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 $20. Additional costs may include background check fees.","question":"How much does Michigan CNA endorsement cost?"},{"answer":"Yes, a fingerprint-based background check is required in Michigan.","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 Michigan?"},{"answer":"Check with the state board about temporary practice permits while your endorsement is being processed.","question":"Can I start working in Michigan 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":20.0,"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","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":"$20","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"michigan-cna","state_name":"Michigan","state_slug":"michigan","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Enroll in and successfully complete a Nurse Aide Training Program approved by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). You must receive at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training.","title":"Complete Approved Training Program","url":null},{"description":"Once training is complete, register for and successfully pass both parts (written/oral and skills) of the Michigan Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Examination administered by Prometric. Visit Prometric.com/nurseaide/mi for exam registration and information.","title":"Register for and Pass the Competency Exam","url":null},{"description":"Upon successful completion of the Prometric examination, Prometric will report your results to LARA. Your name will then be added to the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry, certifying you as a CNA in Michigan. No separate application is generally required for initial certification by examination.","title":"Placement on the Nurse Aide Registry","url":null},{"description":"If you are a CNA certified in another state, download and complete the 'Nurse Aide Registry Application' (LARA-NURS-APP-001) from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Nurse Aide Registry page. Submit the completed application with all required documentation, including proof of current certification in good standing from your previous state, to LARA via mail.","title":"Apply for Endorsement (Out-of-State CNAs)","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:13.265742+00:00","verify_license_url":null}