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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":"2026-04-11T20:11:23.804342+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Apply through the Missouri DHSS.","title":"Submit Your Application","url":null},{"description":"Missouri requires official verification of your active out-of-state license. 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":"Missouri 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 Missouri 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 0 to 3 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":"There is no application fee for CNA endorsement in Missouri. However, background check fees may apply.","question":"How much does Missouri CNA endorsement cost?"},{"answer":"Yes, a fingerprint-based background check is required in Missouri.","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 Missouri?"},{"answer":"Check with the state board about temporary practice permits while your endorsement is being processed.","question":"Can I start working in Missouri 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":"0 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":"missouri-cna","state_name":"Missouri","state_slug":"missouri","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"If you are seeking initial certification, enroll in and successfully complete a state-approved Missouri CNA training program and pass the state competency evaluation (written/oral and skills) through a state-approved testing vendor. Your successful completion will be submitted to the Missouri Health Care Worker Registry.","title":"Complete Approved Training & Exam (Initial Applicants)","url":null},{"description":"If you are seeking certification by endorsement from another state, review Missouri's reciprocity requirements and download the 'Reciprocity Application for Nurse Assistants' form from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services website.","title":"Apply for Reciprocity (Endorsement Applicants)","url":null},{"description":"For endorsement, complete the reciprocity application form and gather all required supporting documents as specified (e.g., proof of current out-of-state certification). Mail the completed application and documents to the Missouri DHSS Health Care Worker Registry at the address provided on the form.","title":"Gather Documentation and Submit Application","url":null},{"description":"The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' Health Care Worker Registry will process your application for endorsement or your submitted results from the testing vendor for initial certification.","title":"Registry Processing","url":null},{"description":"Once your certification is processed, verify your active status on the Missouri Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) Lookup tool. Your listing on the registry serves as your official certification to practice as a CNA in Missouri.","title":"Verify Listing on HCWR","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:23.804342+00:00","verify_license_url":null}