​To assure that the endorsement applications are processed, the following may assist you in performing a final check of the endorsement application prior to your sending the application to the Board.

1. Do you have the appropriate application? Remember an Endorsement CNA application is completed only ONCE. If you have been certified as a CNA in Maryland in the past at any time, you will need a Renewal application instead of an Endorsement CNA application.
2. Have all data fields on the Endorsement application been completed? See
   Endorsement application instructions that accompany the Endorsement application.
3. Has the facility check or money order been attached to the endorsement application? Personal checks are not accepted and will be returned with your application.
4. Has a passport photo, full face 2x2 inches, been attached to the endorsement application?
5. Has the applicant signed the  endorsement application?
6. Has the applicant had the fingerprints taken to initiate the CHRC Background Check and has the receipt verifying that the fingerprints have been taken been attached to the application? A 90-day temporary permit will not be issued unless evidence of the fingerprints being taken are submitted  with the Endorsement application.
7. Has a copy of the current active certification card as a CNA from the out-of- state registry been attached to the endorsement application?

• Name of applicant
• Social Security number
• State transferring from
• Date material was mailed to the Board 

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