⚠️ 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 Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) / Division of Quality Assurance directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your CNA License: Michigan → Wisconsin

Everything you need to know about transferring your cna license from Michigan to Wisconsin

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Michigan (MI)	Wisconsin (WI)
Education Requirements●	Completion of a LARA-BCHS approved NATCEP CNA training program	No specific education requirement mandated by state
Exam Requirements	Provider: D & S Diversified Technologies - Headmaster	Provider: D&S Diversified Technologies LLP / Headmaster LLP via TestMaster Universe (TMU)
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $500–$1,200; competency exam fee: $175; state registration fee: $40; total initial fees: $215; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/michigan/	training program fee: $500–$1,200; competency exam fee: $137.75 ($35.70 Knowledge Exam + $102.05 Skills Test); state registration fee: $0; background check fee: $0; total initial fees: $137.75 (standard written knowledge + skills test); confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/wisconsin/; https://www.hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/wisconsin/WI_CNA_Home.htm
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 24 months; Fee: $40	Period: 2 years (24-month certification period); Fee: $0 (no renewal fee referenced)

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

Key Differences

Wisconsin accepts out-of-state cna licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Education differs: Michigan requires "Completion of a LARA-BCHS approved NATCEP CNA training program" while Wisconsin requires "No specific education requirement mandated by state".
Renewal differs: Michigan — Period: 24 months; Fee: $40; Wisconsin — Period: 2 years (24-month certification period); Fee: $0 (no renewal fee referenced).

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) / Division of Quality Assurance →
2
Request credential verification from Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) – Bureau of Community and Health Systems (BCHS) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Michigan board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) / Division of Quality Assurance.

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.

Wisconsin Licensing Board

Board: Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) / Division of Quality Assurance
Website: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/caregiver/nurse-aide/index.htm
Phone: 888-401-0465

Contact Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) / Division of Quality Assurance to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Michigan (MI)	Wisconsin (WI)
Education Requirements●	Completion of a LARA-BCHS approved NATCEP CNA training program	No specific education requirement mandated by state
Exam Requirements	Provider: D & S Diversified Technologies - Headmaster	Provider: D&S Diversified Technologies LLP / Headmaster LLP via TestMaster Universe (TMU)
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $500–$1,200; competency exam fee: $175; state registration fee: $40; total initial fees: $215; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/michigan/	training program fee: $500–$1,200; competency exam fee: $137.75 ($35.70 Knowledge Exam + $102.05 Skills Test); state registration fee: $0; background check fee: $0; total initial fees: $137.75 (standard written knowledge + skills test); confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/wisconsin/; https://www.hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/wisconsin/WI_CNA_Home.htm
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 24 months; Fee: $40	Period: 2 years (24-month certification period); Fee: $0 (no renewal fee referenced)

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

Key Differences

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

Education differs: Michigan requires "Completion of a LARA-BCHS approved NATCEP CNA training program" while Wisconsin requires "No specific education requirement mandated by state".

Renewal differs: Michigan — Period: 24 months; Fee: $40; Wisconsin — Period: 2 years (24-month certification period); Fee: $0 (no renewal fee referenced).

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) / Division of Quality Assurance →

Request credential verification from Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) – Bureau of Community and Health Systems (BCHS) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Michigan board →

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

Submit your application to Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) / Division of Quality Assurance.

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: Michigan → Wisconsin

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Wisconsin Licensing Board

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Transfer Your CNA License: Michigan → Wisconsin

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Wisconsin Licensing Board

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