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Additional costs may include background check fees.","question":"How much does North Dakota CNA endorsement cost?"},{"answer":"Yes, a fingerprint-based background check is required in North Dakota.","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 North Dakota?"},{"answer":"Check with the state board about temporary practice permits while your endorsement is being processed.","question":"Can I start working in North Dakota 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":25.0,"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":"$25","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"north-dakota-cna","state_name":"North Dakota","state_slug":"north-dakota","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Register for a new user account on the NDBON Online Portal (ndbon.org/Portal) using your legal name and email address.","title":"Create NDBON Online Portal Account","url":null},{"description":"Log in to your NDBON Online Portal account, select the Nursing Assistant Application, and complete all required sections, including personal information and education/training details.","title":"Complete Online Application","url":null},{"description":"Upload any necessary documentation (e.g., proof of training, identification) directly through the portal and pay the non-refundable application fee of $40.","title":"Submit Required Documents & Fees","url":null},{"description":"Register for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam through Prometric, complete both the written/oral and skills components, and achieve a passing score.","title":"Register and Pass NNAAP Exam","url":null},{"description":"Prometric will send your exam results to the NDBON. The Board will then review your application and exam results for compliance with state requirements.","title":"Await Registry Listing","url":null},{"description":"Monitor your application status via your NDBON Online Portal account and confirm your listing on the North Dakota Nursing Assistant Registry once approved.","title":"Verify Listing Status","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:44.259797+00:00","verify_license_url":null}