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The application fee is $25.","title":"Submit Your Application","url":null},{"description":"Wisconsin 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":"Plan for a processing timeline of about Typically within 1 week 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 $25. Additional costs may include background check fees.","question":"How much does Wisconsin CNA endorsement cost?"},{"answer":"No, fingerprints are generally not required for CNA endorsement in Wisconsin.","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 Wisconsin?"},{"answer":"Check with the state board about temporary practice permits while your endorsement is being processed.","question":"Can I start working in Wisconsin 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":"Typically within 1 week","profession":"Certified Nursing Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"No expiration, maintained through work verification 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":"$25","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"wisconsin-cna","state_name":"Wisconsin","state_slug":"wisconsin","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Enroll in and successfully complete a state-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) in Wisconsin. A list of approved programs is available on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) website.","title":"Complete a State-Approved Training Program","url":null},{"description":"Register and schedule your Wisconsin Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Exam through the official testing vendor, Pearson VUE, at www.pearsonvue.com/wi/nurseaides. Ensure your training program has submitted your completion information to Pearson VUE.","title":"Register and Schedule Competency Exam","url":null},{"description":"Successfully complete both the written (or oral) and skills portions of the state-approved competency evaluation exam administered by Pearson VUE.","title":"Pass the Competency Evaluation Exam","url":null},{"description":"Upon successful completion of the exam and meeting all other state requirements, your name will be automatically added to the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). There is no separate application or fee directly to DHS for initial placement.","title":"Automatic Registry Placement","url":null},{"description":"After passing the exam, check your official certification status on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry lookup tool at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/cna/registry.htm to confirm your active listing.","title":"Verify Registry Status","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:12:15.362094+00:00","verify_license_url":null}