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However, background check fees may apply.","question":"How much does Montana CNA endorsement cost?"},{"answer":"Yes, a fingerprint-based background check is required in Montana.","question":"Is a background check required?"},{"answer":"Most endorsement applications take 4 to 8 Weeks.","question":"How long does it take to transfer my CNA certification to Montana?"},{"answer":"Check with the state board about temporary practice permits while your endorsement is being processed.","question":"Can I start working in Montana 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 4 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":"montana-cna","state_name":"Montana","state_slug":"montana","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Successfully complete a Nurse Aide Training Program approved by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).","title":"Complete a State-Approved Training Program","url":null},{"description":"Navigate to the Headmaster LLP website (https://www.hdmaster.com/), click 'Candidate Login', select Montana, and register for a new candidate account.","title":"Create an Account with Headmaster LLP","url":null},{"description":"Log into your Headmaster LLP account, select the 'Examination Application' option, and complete the application form, indicating your eligibility path.","title":"Apply for the Competency Examination","url":null},{"description":"Pay the required examination fees through Headmaster LLP, then schedule and successfully pass both the written (or oral) and skills competency examinations.","title":"Schedule and Pass the Examination","url":null},{"description":"Upon successful completion of the competency examination, Headmaster LLP will notify the Montana Nurse Aide Registry, and your name will be added to the registry, granting you CNA certification.","title":"Be Added to the Montana Nurse Aide Registry","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:27.699170+00:00","verify_license_url":null}