⚠️ 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 Delaware Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) – Department of Health and Social Services directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your CNA License: Maryland → Delaware

Everything you need to know about transferring your cna license from Maryland to Delaware

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Maryland (MD)	Delaware (DE)
Education Requirements●	Completion of a Board-approved CNA training program; clinical must be in a licensed Maryland nursing home	Must complete a DHCQ-approved CNA training program (150 hours); no high school diploma required
Exam Requirements	Provider: Credentia (via CNA365 platform) – National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP)	Provider: Prometric
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $625–$1,400; competency exam fee: $130 (written or oral + skills); state registration fee: $0; background check fee: $31.25; total initial fees: $161.25; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/maryland/	training program fee: $875–$1,800; competency exam fee: $115; state registration fee: $0; background check fee: Varies; total initial fees: $115+; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/delaware/; https://www.prometric.com/exams/nurseaide-de
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; Fee: $40	Period: 2 years (24 months); Fee: $25

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Delaware accepts out-of-state cna licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Education differs: Maryland requires "Completion of a Board-approved CNA training program; clinical must be in a licensed Maryland nursing home" while Delaware requires "Must complete a DHCQ-approved CNA training program (150 hours); no high school diploma required".
Renewal differs: Maryland — Period: 2 years; Fee: $40; Delaware — Period: 2 years (24 months); Fee: $25.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Delaware Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) – Department of Health and Social Services →
2
Request credential verification from Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Maryland board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Delaware Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) – Department of Health and Social Services.

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.

Delaware Licensing Board

Board: Delaware Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) – Department of Health and Social Services
Website: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhcq/cnareg/
Phone: (302) 421-7410

Contact Delaware Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) – Department of Health and Social Services to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Maryland (MD)	Delaware (DE)
Education Requirements●	Completion of a Board-approved CNA training program; clinical must be in a licensed Maryland nursing home	Must complete a DHCQ-approved CNA training program (150 hours); no high school diploma required
Exam Requirements	Provider: Credentia (via CNA365 platform) – National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP)	Provider: Prometric
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $625–$1,400; competency exam fee: $130 (written or oral + skills); state registration fee: $0; background check fee: $31.25; total initial fees: $161.25; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/maryland/	training program fee: $875–$1,800; competency exam fee: $115; state registration fee: $0; background check fee: Varies; total initial fees: $115+; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/delaware/; https://www.prometric.com/exams/nurseaide-de
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; Fee: $40	Period: 2 years (24 months); Fee: $25

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

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

Education differs: Maryland requires "Completion of a Board-approved CNA training program; clinical must be in a licensed Maryland nursing home" while Delaware requires "Must complete a DHCQ-approved CNA training program (150 hours); no high school diploma required".

Renewal differs: Maryland — Period: 2 years; Fee: $40; Delaware — Period: 2 years (24 months); Fee: $25.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Delaware Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) – Department of Health and Social Services →

Request credential verification from Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Maryland board →

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

Submit your application to Delaware Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) – Department of Health and Social Services.

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.

Delaware Licensing Board

Board

Delaware Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) – Department of Health and Social Services

Website

https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhcq/cnareg/

Phone

(302) 421-7410

Contact Delaware Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) – Department of Health and Social Services to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your CNA License: Maryland → Delaware

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Delaware Licensing Board

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Transfer Your CNA License: Maryland → Delaware

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Delaware Licensing Board

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