{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"mbon.nap@maryland.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Maryland Board of Nursing","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(410) 585-1900","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Submitting a photo that is not exactly 2x2 inches or not passport-quality is the most common reason for application rejection.","title":"Incorrect Photo Format"},{"description":"Applications cannot be processed without the tracking number from the fingerprinting receipt.","title":"Missing CHRC Tracking Number"},{"description":"The MBON online payment and renewal system is frequently down for maintenance; applicants should be prepared to mail paper forms and checks.","title":"Online System Downtime"},{"description":"Failure to include the training program's official completion letter or certificate will halt the process.","title":"Incomplete Training Verification"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:09.237124+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Ensure your current CNA certification is active and in good standing in your home state.","title":"Verify Out-of-State License","url":"https://www.nursys.com/","url_label":"Verify via Nursys"},{"description":"Complete the Maryland CHRC process using the specific codes for the Board of Nursing.","title":"Complete Maryland Fingerprints","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Download the CNA Endorsement Application from the MBON website or request it via email at mbon.cnaend@maryland.gov.","title":"Request Endorsement Packet","url":"https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/nursing-assistant-certification.aspx","url_label":"Download Endorsement PDF"},{"description":"Mail the completed application, $20 fee, passport photo, and proof of out-of-state certification to the Board.","title":"Submit Application and Fee","url":null,"url_label":null}],"exam_registration_url":"https://credentia.com/test-takers/maryland","faqs":[{"answer":"Effective April 1, 2026, CNA-I is the new designation for what was formerly the Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA), and CNA-II is the designation for the basic Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).","question":"What is the difference between CNA-I and CNA-II?"},{"answer":"No, basic CNA (now CNA-II) certification only requires completion of an approved training program and a background check. An exam is only required for CNA-I (formerly GNA) status.","question":"Is an exam required for basic CNA certification?"},{"answer":"The initial application fee for CNA-I or CNA-II is $20. Renewal is $40 every two years.","question":"How much does it cost to apply?"},{"answer":"You must have performed at least 16 hours of active nursing assistant practice within the two years preceding renewal and complete a one-time implicit bias and structural racism training.","question":"What are the renewal requirements?"},{"answer":"No, Maryland discontinued paper certificates in 2007. The online 'Look Up A License' portal is the only official verification.","question":"Does Maryland issue paper certificates?"}],"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":"https://dpscs.maryland.gov/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml","fingerprint_vendor":null,"fingerprint_vendor_url":null,"initial_fee_amount":20.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"4 to 6 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":"The official MBON application form for initial certification.","name":"CNA Initial Application Form","url":"https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/nursing-assistant-certification.aspx","url_label":"Get Form"},{"description":"A recent 2x2 inch full-face color photograph must be taped to the application.","name":"Passport-Style Photograph","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"The receipt or tracking number from your completed Livescan fingerprinting session.","name":"CHRC Tracking Number","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A copy of the certificate from your MBON-approved training program.","name":"Certificate of Training Completion","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"maryland-cna","state_name":"Maryland","state_slug":"maryland","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Complete a Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) approved Nursing Assistant training program consisting of at least 100 hours (60 classroom, 40 clinical).","title":"Complete Approved Training","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete a fingerprint-based background check through the Maryland Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). Use Agency Authorization #9300000850 and ORI #MD920480Z.","title":"Criminal History Records Check (CHRC)","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If you wish to work in long-term care, you must pass the Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) exam administered by Credentia. Note: As of April 2026, GNA is redesignated as CNA-I.","title":"Register for GNA Exam (Optional but Recommended)","url":"https://credentia.com/test-takers/maryland","url_label":"Register via Credentia"},{"description":"Download and complete the CNA Initial Application. Include a 2x2 passport-style photo, the $20 application fee (check or money order), and your CHRC tracking number.","title":"Submit Initial Application","url":"https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/nursing-assistant-certification.aspx","url_label":"Download Application PDF"},{"description":"Once processed, your certification will appear on the MBON online registry. Maryland does not issue paper certificates.","title":"Verify Certification","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-03T10:04:18.124141+00:00","verify_license_url":null}