⚠️ 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 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) – Bureau of Community and Health Systems (BCHS) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your CNA License: Ohio → Michigan

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

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Ohio (OH)	Michigan (MI)
Education Requirements●	Completion of ODH-approved STNA training program required	Completion of a LARA-BCHS approved NATCEP CNA training program
Exam Requirements	Provider: D&S Diversified Technologies LLP (D&SDT) – Headmaster LLP	Provider: D & S Diversified Technologies - Headmaster
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $500-$1,200; competency exam fee: $104; state registration fee: $0; total initial fees: $104; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/ohio/	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/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 24 months; Fee: $0	Period: 24 months; Fee: $40

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

Key Differences

Michigan accepts out-of-state cna licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Education differs: Ohio requires "Completion of ODH-approved STNA training program required" while Michigan requires "Completion of a LARA-BCHS approved NATCEP CNA training program".
Renewal differs: Ohio — Period: 24 months; Fee: $0; Michigan — Period: 24 months; Fee: $40.

Next Steps

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

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.

Michigan Licensing Board

Board: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) – Bureau of Community and Health Systems (BCHS)
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bchs/nurse-aide-registry
Phone: (517) 241-2500

Contact Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) – Bureau of Community and Health Systems (BCHS) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Ohio (OH)	Michigan (MI)
Education Requirements●	Completion of ODH-approved STNA training program required	Completion of a LARA-BCHS approved NATCEP CNA training program
Exam Requirements	Provider: D&S Diversified Technologies LLP (D&SDT) – Headmaster LLP	Provider: D & S Diversified Technologies - Headmaster
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $500-$1,200; competency exam fee: $104; state registration fee: $0; total initial fees: $104; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/ohio/	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/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 24 months; Fee: $0	Period: 24 months; Fee: $40

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

Key Differences

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

Education differs: Ohio requires "Completion of ODH-approved STNA training program required" while Michigan requires "Completion of a LARA-BCHS approved NATCEP CNA training program".

Renewal differs: Ohio — Period: 24 months; Fee: $0; Michigan — Period: 24 months; Fee: $40.

Next Steps

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.

Michigan Licensing Board

Board

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) – Bureau of Community and Health Systems (BCHS)

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bchs/nurse-aide-registry

Phone

(517) 241-2500

Contact Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) – Bureau of Community and Health Systems (BCHS) to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your CNA License: Ohio → Michigan

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Michigan Licensing Board

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Transfer Your CNA License: Ohio → Michigan

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Michigan Licensing Board

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