{"application_form_url":"https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlc/cna-registry","application_portal_url":"https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlc/cna-registry","board_contact_url":"https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlc/cna-registry","board_email":"maine.bon@maine.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Maine DHHS","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(207) 287-1133","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":"https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlc/cna-registry","common_delays":[{"description":"Missing training certificates or unreadable copies of photo IDs are the most frequent causes of delay.","title":"Incomplete Documentation"},{"description":"The name on the application must match the government-issued ID exactly. Discrepancies require legal name change documentation.","title":"Name Mismatch"},{"description":"Delays in receiving background check results from the State Bureau of Identification can stall the registry listing.","title":"Background Check Processing"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:07.231863+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":"https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlc/cna-registry","endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Ensure your CNA certification is active and in good standing in your current state.","title":"Verify Out-of-State Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Fill out the 'Application for CNA \u2013 Trained in another State/Jurisdiction' online or via PDF.","title":"Complete Reciprocity Application","url":"https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlc/cna-registry","url_label":"Access Reciprocity Form"},{"description":"Provide a copy of your current photo ID and verification from all states where you hold or have held certification.","title":"Submit Required Documentation","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Allow 2 to 4 weeks for the Maine Registry to process your reciprocity request. No fee is required.","title":"Wait for Processing","url":null,"url_label":null}],"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"There is no fee to be listed on the Maine CNA Registry. Federal law prohibits charging CNAs for registry placement.","question":"What is the fee for CNA certification in Maine?"},{"answer":"Certification must be renewed every two years. You must have worked at least 8 hours for pay as a CNA under RN supervision during that period.","question":"How often must I renew my Maine CNA certification?"},{"answer":"Generally, you must be listed as 'Active' to work. However, some facilities may hire CNAs for up to four months if they have been granted reciprocity or deemed competent.","question":"Can I work before I am listed on the Registry?"},{"answer":"You must be at least 16 years old to qualify for certification in Maine.","question":"What is the minimum age to become a CNA in Maine?"}],"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 3 Weeks","profession":"Certified Nursing Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":"https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlc/cna-registry","required_documents":[{"description":"Official documentation showing successful completion of an approved training program.","name":"CNA Certificate of Training","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A copy of a current driver's license or passport. Student IDs are not accepted.","name":"Government-Issued Photo ID","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Documentation of completion of at least the ninth grade.","name":"Proof of Education","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Background check results from the time of training or application.","name":"Criminal Background Check","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"maine-cna","state_name":"Maine","state_slug":"maine","statutes_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/22/title22sec1812-G.html","steps":[{"description":"Enroll in and complete a Maine DHHS-approved CNA training program consisting of at least 130 hours (70 classroom, 20 lab, and 40 clinical).","title":"Complete State-Approved Training","url":"https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlc/cna-registry","url_label":"View Training Info"},{"description":"Register for and pass the Maine CNA competency test administered by Prometric, which includes both a written/oral knowledge exam and a skills evaluation.","title":"Pass the Competency Examination","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Apply online through the Maine Licensing Portal or submit a paper application via mail, email, or fax to the Maine CNA Registry.","title":"Submit Application for Registry Placement","url":"https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlc/cna-registry","url_label":"Apply Online"},{"description":"A criminal background check is required. For new graduates, this is typically secured by the training instructor as part of the course application.","title":"Undergo Background Check","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once processed (usually 2-4 weeks), verify your active status on the Maine CNA and Direct Care Worker (DCW) Registry using the lookup tool.","title":"Verify Registry Status","url":"https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlc/cna-registry","url_label":"Verify License"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-03T09:13:46.570283+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlc/cna-registry"}