Verify your CNA license quickly and easily. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for all 50 states. Ideal for CNAs and healthcare employers!
Amanda Jordan, BSN, RN September 12, 2024
To work as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), it is essential that your credentials are active. Meanwhile, for employers hiring a CNA, each offer should be contingent on the status of the candidate's license.
With these details in mind, how can you tell whether your CNA license is valid? Additionally, how can you stay on top of license expiration dates, monitor potential disciplinary actions, and update your contact information?
Fortunately, the process is quite simple. In this guide, we will outline the CNA license verification process for all 50 US states.
Go to the official Alabama Department of Public Health's (ADPH) Certified Nurse Aide Registry page
Enter the CNA's Social Security number in the Social Security Number box.
Click the Search button to view the license status.
For more information:
Alabama CNA Registry
Alabama Department of Public Health
Division of Healthcare Facilities
Address: The RSA Tower 201 Monroe Street, Suite 1350, Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 206-5300
Fax: (334) 206-3031
Email: [email protected]
Go to the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development's (DCCED) Professional Licensing page
Enter the CNA's license number in the License Number box. If you do not have the license number, you can search by name or other criteria.
From the Program drop-down menu, select Nurse Aides.
From the License Type drop-down menu, select Certified Nurse Aide.
Click the Search button to view the license status.
For more information:
Alaska CNA Registry
Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development
Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing
Address: 550 W 7th Ave, Suite 1500, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 269-8169
Fax: (907) 269-8196
Email: [email protected]
Go to the Arizona State Board of Nursing's License/Certificate Verification Portal.
Select CNA/LNA from the License Type drop-down menu.
Enter the CNA's last name and first name in the Last name and First name boxes.
Complete the CAPTCHA.
Click the Search button to verify your license.
For more information:
Arizona CNA Registry
Arizona State Board of Nursing
Address: 1740 W Adams Street, Suite 2000, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 771-7801
Fax: (602) 771-7888
From the Search By drop-down menu, select Registration Number.
Enter the CNA's license number in the Look For box. You can also search by name or other criteria.
Click the Search button to initiate the verification process.
For more information:
Arkansas CNA Registry
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Office of Long-Term Care
Address: Donaghey Plaza, PO Box 1437, Little Rock, AR 72203
Phone: (888) 401-0465
Fax: (406) 442-3357
Email: [email protected]
Go to the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) L & C Verification Search page.
Select Certified Nurse Assistant from the Certificate/License Type drop-down menu.
Check the Certificate/License Number box.
Enter the CNA's license number in the provided box.
Click the Search button to begin the verification.
Go to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies' (DORA) Division of Professions and Occupations License Verification page.
Under License Type(s), select Nursing.
Choose NA from the License Prefix & Number dropdown and enter the CNA's license number in the provided box.
Click the Submit button to view the license details.
Complete the CAPTCHA.
Click the Certificate # link.
Enter the CNA's license number.
Click the Search button verify if your license is active.
Complete the CAPTCHA.
Click the Certificate # link.
Enter the CNA's license number.
Click the Search button to view the license details.
Go to the Florida Department of Health's License Verification page.
Under Board/Council, select BOARD OF NURSING.
Under Profession, select Certified Nursing Assistant.
Enter the CNA's license number in the License Number box.
Click the Search button to check your license.
Go to the official Georgia Nurse Aide Registry's (DCH) license verification tool.
Enter the CNA's license number in the Certification Number box. You can also search by name or other criteria.
Click the Search button to look up your license.
Enter the CNA's license number in the Certificate # box. You can also search by name.
Click the Search button to check the status of your license.
Navigate to the official Idaho Nurse Aide Registry, managed by Prometric.
Enter the CNA's license number in the Certificate # box. You can also search by name or SSN.
Click the Search button to find out if your license is still active.
Go to the Illinois Department of Public Health's (IDPH) Health Care Worker Registry portal.
Enter the CNA's last name and first name in the search boxes.
Click the Search button to begin the verification process.
Go to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency's (PLA) Web Lookup/Verification page.
Select Nurse Aides from the Profession drop-down menu.
Select Certified Nurse Aide from the License Type drop-down menu.
Enter the CNA's license number in the License Number box.
Click the Search button to verify your license.
Go to the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing's Direct Care Worker Registry page.
Click on the DCW Search link on the left side of the page.
Enter the CNA's license number in the Identification Number box. You can also search by name or other criteria.
Click the Search button to view the license details.
Go to the Kansas Department for Aging & Disability Services' (KDADS) Kansas Nurse Aide Registry page.
Enter the individual's credential number, SSN, and date of birth, or their first and last name in the corresponding search fields.
Click the Search button to begin the verification.
Go to the Kentucky Board of Nursing's License Verification Portal.
Enter the SRNA's last name and first name in the corresponding fields. (You can also search by License Number or NCSBN ID.)
Select SRNA Certification from the License Type drop-down menu.
Complete the CAPTCHA.
Click the Search button to check your license status.
Go to the official Louisiana Department of Health's CNA (Certified Nurse Aide) Registry.
Select CNA from the Employee Type drop-down menu.
Enter the CNA's social security number in the Social Security # box. You can also search by name or other criteria.
Click the Search button to verify your license.
Go to the Maine Department of Professional & Financial Regulation's (PFR) Regulatory Licensing & Permitting portal (CNA Verification).
Select HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES from the Department drop-down menu.
Select DIV OF LICENSING AND REG. from the Agency drop-down menu.
Enter the CNA's name and/or license number in the Search bar.
Click the Search button to check if your license is active.
Go to the Maryland Board of Nursing's License Verification portal.
Select Nursing Assistant from the Profession drop-down menu.
Select CNA from the License Type drop-down menu.
Enter the CNA's last name and first name in the search fields.
Enter the CNA's license number in the License Number box.
Click the Search button to look up your license.
Go to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's License Verification Site.
Select Nurse Aide Registry from the License Board drop-down menu.
Select Nurse Aide Certification from the License Type drop-down menu.
Enter the CNA's name in the First Name and Last Name box. You can also search by license number.
Click the Search button to find out if your license is still active.
Enter the CNA's license number in the Certificate # box. You can also search by name.
Click the Search button to verify your license.
Enter the CNA's certificate number in the Certificate Number box. You can also search by name.
Click the Search button to view the license status.
Go to the Mississippi State Department of Health's Credential Management System.
Enter the CNA's Name or Registration number in the search fields.
Click the Search button to view the license details.
Select Registration Number from the Search By drop-down menu.
Enter the CNA's certificate number in the Look For box. You can search by name, SSN, or other criteria.
Click the Search button to verify.
Go to the Montana Nurse Aide Registry's License Verification portal.
Enter the CNA's first and last name or certificate number, or use other criteria.
Select Certified Nurse Aide from the Certificate Type drop-down menu.
Click the Search button to view the license information.
Go to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services's License Information System Search.
Click on the Individual Search link.
Enter the CNA's name or license number in the search fields.
Select Nursing Support from the Profession drop-down menu.
Select Nurse Aide from the License Type drop-down menu.
Complete the CAPTCHA.
Click the Search Individuals button to initiate the verification process.
Enter the CNA's first name and last name in the First name and Last name boxes.
Select CNA from the License Type drop-down menu.
Click the Search button to check your license.
Select Nursing Assistants from the Profession drop-down menu.
Select Licensed Nursing Assistant from the License Type drop-down menu.
Enter the LNA's name and/or license number in the search box.
Click the Search button to look up your license.
Go to the New Jersey Department of Health's Online Public Registry.
Enter the CNA's license number in the Certification Number box.
Click the Search button to initiate the verification process.
Enter the CNA's license number in the Certificate # box. You can also search by SSN or name.
Click the Search button to view the license status.
Enter the CNA's license number in the Certificate # box. You can also search by name.
Click the Search button to check the status of your license.
Go to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Nurse Aide I Registry portal.
Enter the Nurse Aide I Listing Number (6 digits) and fill in all other required fields.
Click the Submit button to begin the verification.
Go to the North Dakota Department of Health's Nurse Aide Registry.
Enter the CNA's Last Name and First Name.
Click the Search button to verify if your license is active.
Go to the official Ohio Department of Health's Nurse Aide Search page.
Enter the CNA's license number in the Registry Number box. You can also search by name or SSN.
Click the Search button to view the license status.
Go to the Oklahoma State Department of Health's Nurse Aide Registry Search portal.
Enter the CNA's last name and first name in the Last name and First name boxes.
Enter the CNA's license number in the Certification Number box.
Click the Search button to begin the verification.
Go to the Oregon State Board of Nursing's License Verification portal.
Enter the CNA's last name and first name in the Last Name and First Name boxes.
Select CNA from the License Type drop-down menu.
Complete the CAPTCHA.
Click the Search button to initiate the verification process.
Go to the Pennsylvania Department of Health's Credential Management System.
Enter the CNA's first name and last name in the First Name and Last Name boxes. You can also search by Registration Number.
Click the Search button to view the license status.
Go to the Rhode Island Department of Health's Online Verification portal.
Select Nursing Assistant from the Profession drop-down list.
Select Nursing Assistant from the License Type drop-down list.
Enter the CNA's name and license number in the provided boxes.
Click the Search button to check your license status.
Go to the South Carolina Department of Health's Credential Management System.
Enter the CNA's first and last name in the First Name and Last Name boxes. Or, enter the license number in the Registration Number box.
Click the Search button to verify.
Go to the South Dakota Registry's Registration Verification page.
Enter the CNA's license number in the Registry Number box. You can also search by name or SSN.
Click the Submit & Continue button to view the license details.
Go to the Tennessee Department of Health's License Verification portal.
Enter the CNA's first and last name in the provided boxes. You may also search by License Number.
From the Profession drop-down menu, select Nurse Aide.
Complete the CAPTCHA.
Click the Search button to initiate the verification process.
From the Select one Program drop-down list, select Nurse Aide.
Enter the CNA's first and last name in the provided boxes. Or, search by license number or SSN.
Click the Search button to verify your license.
From the Search By drop-down menu, select Certification Number.
Enter the CNA's license number in the Look For box. You can also search by name or other criteria.
Click the Search button to check your license.
Go to the Vermont State Board of Nursing's Office of Professional Regulation page.
Enter the LNA's license number in the License Number box. You can also search by name.
Click the Display Results button to verify if your license is active.
Go to Virginia Department of Health Professions' License Verification tool.
Enter the LNA's license number in the License Number box. You can also search by SSN or other criteria.
Click the Search button to check your license status.
Go to Washington State Department of Health's Provider Credential Search.
Select Nursing Assistant Certification - NC from the Credential Type drop-down list.
Enter the CNA's license number in the Credential Number box. You can also search by name.
Complete the Captcha.
Click the Search button to initiate the verification process.
Go to West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure & Certification's Nurse Aide Verification page.
Enter the CNA's license number in the Search By Registration Number box. You can also search by name.
Click the Search button to view the license status.
Select Registration Number from the Search By drop-down menu.
Enter the CNA's certificate number in the Look For box. You can search by name, SSN, or other criteria.
Click the Search button to find out if your license is still active.
Go to the Wyoming State Board of Nursing's Certification Verification Portal.
Select CNA from the License Type drop-down menu.
Enter the CNA's last name and first name in the Last name and First name boxes.
Complete the CAPTCHA.
Click the Search button to view the license status.
Expired CNA credentials can derail your career. Imagine landing your dream job, only to be denied due to a lapsed license. Even worse, expired credentials place patients at risk and damage your reputation.
Prevent your CNA license from becoming a barrier by being proactive: set reminders, use online portals, and renew early. Addressing errors promptly with the proper licensing authority demonstrates commitment and avoids unnecessary hurdles down the road.
By prioritizing your license, you build a future of opportunity, trust, and exceptional patient care. Isn't that the most impactful outcome of all?
You can verify the status of your license by calling or emailing your state’s licensing board. Most states offer online verification systems, similar to the ones mentioned above.
Most CNA licenses must be renewed either annually or every other year. Be sure to check your state's specific requirements.
If your CNA license is inactive, you should cease working immediately and contact your state's licensing board. From there, submit your renewal application and await approval.
Generally, you can update your personal information directly on your state licensing board's online portal. In some cases, you may need to submit a request form directly to the board.
Yes, it is. If your information is outdated or incorrect, you could miss important notifications regarding the status of your CNA license.
