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This involves mailing fingerprint cards and a $40 fee to the NDBON office.","title":"Submit Fingerprints for Background Check","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Register for and pass both the Knowledge and Skills components of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) through Headmaster.","title":"Schedule and Pass Competency Exams","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once exams are passed and background checks are cleared, submit the initial application on the NDHHS Nurse Aide Registry portal to be officially listed.","title":"Apply for Registry Placement","url":"https://services.ndhhs.gov/nurseaide/","url_label":"Initial Application"},{"description":"Confirm your active status on the public registry before beginning employment.","title":"Verify Certification Status","url":"https://services.ndhhs.gov/nurseaide/verify/","url_label":"Verify Status"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-03T10:05:32.239011+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://services.ndhhs.gov/nurseaide/verify/"}