Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
$40
Processing Time
2–8
weeks
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
$20
Michigan requires a specific MILogin account to manage your registry status. Ensure your home state training met the 75-hour federal minimum to avoid additional testing requirements.
License by Endorsement
Available for out-of-state licensees
Temporary License
Not available
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Required
Jurisprudence Exam
Not required
Endorsement Fee: $40
Michigan grants reciprocity to active CNAs from states with equivalent training standards (75+ hours). Must use the MILogin system to apply.
Processing times vary significantly based on state verification response.
24 hours required every 2 years
Renewals require 40 hours of work and 24 hours of continuing education every 24 months.
Michigan strictly monitors the 'active and in good standing' status during the reciprocity check.
Join TravTrak to get reminders before your license expires and manage all your healthcare credentials in one place.
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