{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"customerservice@oplc.nh.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"New Hampshire Board of Nursing","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(603) 271-2152","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Out-of-state prints can add 2-4 weeks to your timeline.","title":"Fingerprinting delays"},{"description":"Have all your documents ready before starting the application to avoid processing delays.","title":"Missing or incomplete documents"},{"description":"Double-check that your name matches across all documents exactly. Mismatches are a common reason for delays.","title":"Application errors"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:34.236071+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Apply through the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. The application fee is $63.","title":"Submit Your Application","url":null},{"description":"New Hampshire 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":"New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 1 to 2 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 $63. Additional costs may include background check fees.","question":"How much does New Hampshire CNA endorsement cost?"},{"answer":"Yes, a fingerprint-based background check is required in New Hampshire.","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 New Hampshire?"},{"answer":"Check with the state board about temporary practice permits while your endorsement is being processed.","question":"Can I start working in New Hampshire 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":63.0,"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 (on birthday)","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":"$63","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"new-hampshire-cna","state_name":"New Hampshire","state_slug":"new-hampshire","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Successfully complete a Nursing Assistant training program approved by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.","title":"Complete an Approved Training Program","url":null},{"description":"Successfully pass the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) written and skills examinations within 24 months of your application date.","title":"Pass the NNAAP Examination","url":null},{"description":"Navigate to the NH Online Licensing System portal (oplc.nh.gov/online/) and register for a new account by clicking 'Register for an Account' and following the prompts.","title":"Create an OPLC Account","url":null},{"description":"Log into your OPLC account, select 'Apply for a New License,' and complete the Certified Nursing Assistant application form. Ensure all required documentation is uploaded as specified in the application.","title":"Submit Online Application","url":null},{"description":"Complete the required criminal record background check as part of the application process. Instructions will be provided within the NH Online Licensing System.","title":"Undergo Background Check","url":null},{"description":"Pay the non-refundable initial application fee of $50.00 through the NH Online Licensing System using a credit or debit card.","title":"Pay Application Fee","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:34.236071+00:00","verify_license_url":null}