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However, background check fees may apply.","question":"How much does Minnesota CNA endorsement cost?"},{"answer":"Yes, a fingerprint-based background check is required in Minnesota.","question":"Is a background check required?"},{"answer":"Most endorsement applications take 4 to 6 Weeks.","question":"How long does it take to transfer my CNA certification to Minnesota?"},{"answer":"Check with the state board about temporary practice permits while your endorsement is being processed.","question":"Can I start working in Minnesota 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":"minnesota-cna","state_name":"Minnesota","state_slug":"minnesota","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Successfully complete a Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) approved Nursing Assistant training program.","title":"Complete Training Program","url":null},{"description":"Create a new user account on the Headmaster D&S website (hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/minnesota) to manage your exam application.","title":"Create Headmaster D&S Account","url":null},{"description":"Apply for the Nursing Assistant Competency Evaluation Exam (NACE), which includes both a written/oral and a skills portion, and schedule your exam dates through your Headmaster D&S account. Pay the required exam fee at the time of scheduling.","title":"Apply and Schedule Exam","url":null},{"description":"Successfully pass both the written/oral and skills portions of the Nursing Assistant Competency Evaluation Exam.","title":"Pass the Competency Exam","url":null},{"description":"Upon successful completion of the exam, your name will be automatically added to the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).","title":"Registry Listing","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:17.458727+00:00","verify_license_url":null}