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Please read the instructions carefully and in full.  \nStep 1-Complete the paper application  \n• Complete the CNA endorsement application and sign the Affidavit for Licensing. You may also pick up an application and affidavit at the Maryland Board of Nursing office at 4140 Patterson Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215.  \nStep 2-Provide your current and active Out of State CNA certification  \n• Log online to the state(s) that you are currently certified in and print your current and active certification showing your certification number and expiration date  \nStep 3-Complete a fingerprint and background check  \n•  In Maryland (applicants physically present in Maryland at the time of application)  \no Download the Live Scan Background/fingerprinting form. Note that neither a social security number nor an individual tax ID number is required for fingerprinting. You may leave that field blank.  \no Enter the Agency Authorization\\# 9300000850 and ORI\\# (if required):  \nMD920480Z in the appropriate field on the form.  \no Take the completed form to any fingerprinting facility in Maryland that reports to the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)  \n•  Outside of Maryland (applicants who are not in Maryland at the time of application)  \no Request an “Out-of-State” fingerprinting card from the Board of Nursing [Endorsement Unit at](Endorsement Unit at mdbon.cnaend@maryland.gov. A card will be mailed to you at)[ ](Endorsement Unit at mdbon.cnaend@maryland.gov. A card will be mailed to you at)[mdbon.cnaend@maryland.gov](Endorsement Unit at mdbon.cnaend@maryland.gov. A card will be mailed to you at)[. A card will be mailed to you at](Endorsement Unit at mdbon.cnaend@maryland.gov. A card will be mailed to you at)[the address provided.](the address provided.)  \no Include Agency Authorization\\# 9300000850 and ORI\\# (if required): MD920480Zon the fingerprint card. Take the card to a fingerprinting facility where your fingerprints will be obtained.  \no Mail completed fingerprint card to CJIS at:  \n6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21215  \no For specific fingerprinting questions, contact CJIS by phone at (410) 764-4501 or 1  \n(888) 795-0011 Hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.  \nOr access the website at: [https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml](https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml)  \n• A copy of the fingerprint/background check receipt showing your tracking number must be submitted with the application.  \nStep 4- $20 application fee  \n• The $20 application fee can be paid by money order, cashiers check, facility check or personal check-made payable to the Maryland Board of Nursing, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) or debit card; Cash not accepted.  \nStep 5-Passport size photo  \n• 2 by 2 inch photo must be attached to page 2 of the application  \nMail payment and the completed application with the affidavit to:  \nMaryland Board of Nursing  \n4140 Patterson Avenue  \nBaltimore, Maryland 21215  \nAttention: CNA Endorsement Unit  \nPlease email the endorsement unit at [mdbon.cnaend@maryland.gov](mdbon.cnaend@maryland.gov) with any questions about the application process","cbCaiiXQzQheU7wc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiXQzQheU7wc","pdf",174993,"English","# Application Steps\n## Step 1 - Complete the paper application\n## Step 2 - Provide current and active Out of State CNA certification\n## Step 3 - Complete a fingerprint and background check\n## Step 4 - $20 application fee\n## Step 5 - Passport size photo\n# Submission and Contact","[{\"question\":\"What are acceptable ways to pay the $20 application fee and where is the application sent?\",\"answer\":\"Pay by money order, cashier’s check, facility check, personal check (payable to the Maryland Board of Nursing), credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover), or debit card; cash is not accepted. 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