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Additional costs may include background check fees.","question":"How much does North Carolina CNA endorsement cost?"},{"answer":"Yes, a fingerprint-based background check is required in North Carolina.","question":"Is a background check required?"},{"answer":"Most endorsement applications take 6 to 8 Weeks.","question":"How long does it take to transfer my CNA certification to North Carolina?"},{"answer":"Check with the state board about temporary practice permits while your endorsement is being processed.","question":"Can I start working in North Carolina 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":24.0,"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":"$24","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"north-carolina-cna","state_name":"North Carolina","state_slug":"north-carolina","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Successfully complete a state-approved Nurse Aide I training program in North Carolina. (Out-of-state applicants applying by endorsement must have completed an approved program in another state).","title":"Complete an Approved Training Program (Initial Applicants)","url":null},{"description":"For initial listing, register and schedule your Nurse Aide I competency exam through the Pearson VUE website (home.pearsonvue.com/nc/nurse_aide).","title":"Register for the NNAAP Exam (Initial Applicants)","url":null},{"description":"If you are an out-of-state Nurse Aide applying by endorsement, create an account on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Online Registry Services portal (nurseaide.nc.gov) and complete the online endorsement application.","title":"Apply for Endorsement (Out-of-State Applicants)","url":null},{"description":"Successfully pass both parts of the NNAAP examination. Upon passing, your name will be automatically listed on the NC Nurse Aide Registry within 2-5 business days.","title":"Pass the NNAAP Exam (Initial Applicants)","url":null},{"description":"For endorsement applicants, the NC Nurse Aide Registry will verify your out-of-state listing and, upon approval, add you to the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry. All applicants can verify their listing status on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Online Registry Services portal (nurseaide.nc.gov).","title":"Registry Verification and Listing","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:42.156676+00:00","verify_license_url":null}