⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your CNA License: Idaho → Montana

Everything you need to know about transferring your cna license from Idaho to Montana

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Idaho (ID)	Montana (MT)
Education Requirements●	Completion of a state-approved NATCEP CNA training program; nursing students may challenge the exam after completing one semester of accredited nursing school	No specific education requirement; completion of state-approved training program required
Exam Requirements	Provider: Prometric (written/oral exam); skills exam administered by training provider or approved test site	Provider: D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster)
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $725–$1,560; competency exam fee: $29 (written) or $39 (oral); state registration fee: $0; total initial fees: $29–$39; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/idaho/; https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/certified-nurse-assistant/about-certified-nurse-assistant-registry	training program fee: $500-$1,200; competency exam fee: 125; state registration fee: $0; total initial fees: 125; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/montana/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 24 months from the date of the last day worked; Fee: $0	Period: 2 years; Fee: $0

Data verified as of 2026-04-14. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Montana accepts out-of-state cna licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Education differs: Idaho requires "Completion of a state-approved NATCEP CNA training program; nursing students may challenge the exam after completing one semester of accredited nursing school" while Montana requires "No specific education requirement; completion of state-approved training program required".
Renewal differs: Idaho — Period: 24 months from the date of the last day worked; Fee: $0; Montana — Period: 2 years; Fee: $0.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) →
2
Request credential verification from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Certified Nurse Assistant Registry (also referred to as Idaho Certified Nurse Aide Registry / IDNAP) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Idaho board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Montana Licensing Board

Board: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)
Website: https://dphhs.mt.gov/qad/Certification/cna
Phone: (406) 444-4980

Contact Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Idaho (ID)	Montana (MT)
Education Requirements●	Completion of a state-approved NATCEP CNA training program; nursing students may challenge the exam after completing one semester of accredited nursing school	No specific education requirement; completion of state-approved training program required
Exam Requirements	Provider: Prometric (written/oral exam); skills exam administered by training provider or approved test site	Provider: D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster)
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $725–$1,560; competency exam fee: $29 (written) or $39 (oral); state registration fee: $0; total initial fees: $29–$39; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/idaho/; https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/certified-nurse-assistant/about-certified-nurse-assistant-registry	training program fee: $500-$1,200; competency exam fee: 125; state registration fee: $0; total initial fees: 125; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/montana/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 24 months from the date of the last day worked; Fee: $0	Period: 2 years; Fee: $0

Data verified as of 2026-04-14. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Montana accepts out-of-state cna licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Education differs: Idaho requires "Completion of a state-approved NATCEP CNA training program; nursing students may challenge the exam after completing one semester of accredited nursing school" while Montana requires "No specific education requirement; completion of state-approved training program required".

Renewal differs: Idaho — Period: 24 months from the date of the last day worked; Fee: $0; Montana — Period: 2 years; Fee: $0.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) →

Request credential verification from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Certified Nurse Assistant Registry (also referred to as Idaho Certified Nurse Aide Registry / IDNAP) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Idaho board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your CNA License: Idaho → Montana

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Montana Licensing Board

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Transfer Your CNA License: Idaho → Montana

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Montana Licensing Board

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