Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
Varies
Processing Time
3–5
days
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
Varies
South Dakota is extremely traveler-friendly with free endorsement and a 3-5 day turnaround. Ensure your original training program was at least 75 hours to meet the state's minimum educational requirement for registry transfer.
License by Endorsement
Available for out-of-state licensees
Temporary License
Not available
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Not required
Jurisprudence Exam
Not required
Must have completed a 75-hour training program. Requires employment verification of at least 12 hours of work as a CNA in the past 24 months.
Applications are usually processed very quickly once all forms are submitted online.
Registration cards are not mailed; status must be verified and printed from the online portal.
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