It is important to know the status of your CNA license as you cannot practice as a CNA in your state if it is not active. Additionally, you want to be sure that your license is in good standing with your state. If you received a negative report or other negative documentation, it can have an immediate impact on the status of your CNA license.
Additionally, you may be required to complete continuing education courses (CECs) in order to keep your CNA license active. Depending on the state in which you are licensed, you may need to renew your license every one to two years.
The information for when your license is set to expire, and the steps you need to take to ensure that your license status does not lapse, can all be found by completing a CNA license lookup.
How to look up your CNA License
You can look up your CNA license number online by finding the website of your state’s nurse aide registry. We have compiled a list of nurse aide registries by state. Additionally, we have put together license lookup and verification information on specific states, which can be found below:
- Arizona
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
Once you have found your state, we have provided links to each state’s CNA license lookup page. You will likely need to login to your account or enter your social security number to find your specific CNA license information.
How to check your CNA License Status
Information on your CNA license status is also available online through your state’s nurse aide registry website. Most state CNA registries have a search page where you are able to enter your CNA license number into the search box and view information on your status, whether it is active or expired, upcoming expiration dates, and any notes or special statuses associated with your certification.
If you are having trouble accessing your license information, you can email or call your state’s nurse aide registry for assistance.
It is important to keep up with the status of your license as it can have an impact on your ability to work as a CNA. Set a calendar reminder a few months before your CNA license is set to expire so you are able to renew your license on time.
Continuing Education Requirements for CNAs
Depending on the state in which you are licensed, you may need to renew your license every one to two years.
The information for when your license is set to expire, and the steps you need to take to ensure that your license status does not lapse, can all be found by completing a CNA license lookup.
You may also be required to complete continuing education courses (CECs) in order to keep your CNA license active.
CNA License Renewal
The process for renewing your CNA license will vary by state, but generally, you will need to login to your account on the state’s nurse aide registry website and follow the prompts to renew your license.
You may be required to pay a renewal fee and show proof that you have completed the necessary continuing education courses.
If you let your license lapse, you will likely need to retake the CNA certification exam in order to have your license reinstated and possibly complete classes.