The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) requires every state to maintain a Nurse Aide Registry of individuals eligible to work in approved healthcare facilities as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Each registry records CNAs who have completed a state-approved training program and passed the competency evaluation. This directory provides official contact details and verification links for all state registries.

In This Guide

What Is a Nurse Aide Registry?

A Nurse Aide Registry, maintained by a state nursing board, health department, or approved testing vendor, is a database of CNAs who meet federal and state requirements to work in healthcare settings. It verifies certification status, tracks renewals, and records substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation. Each state defines its own standards for renewal, work hours, reciprocity, and reinstatement.

Roles and Functions

Key responsibilities of a Nurse Aide Registry include:

Diagram showing key roles of a Nurse Aide Registry
Key Roles of a Nurse Aide Registry
  • Employment Eligibility – Identifies CNAs authorized to work in the state.
  • Certification Records – Tracks certification status, renewals, and expiration dates.
  • Disciplinary Actions – Records substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation.
  • Verification Tools – Offers certification lookup for employers and the public.
  • Reinstatement – Restores certification for qualified CNAs.
  • Reciprocity Applications – Handles certification transfers from other states.

Nurse Aide Registry by State

Select your state below for registry contact details and verification links.

Alabama Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Alabama CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Alaska Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Alaska CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Arizona Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Arizona CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Arkansas Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Arkansas CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

California Nurse Aide Registry

  • Agency: California Department of Public Health (CDPH) – Healthcare Workforce Branch (HWB)
  • Phone: (916) 327-2445
  • Email: cna@cdph.ca.gov
  • Registry Search: Verify CNA Status

See the full California CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Colorado Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Colorado CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Connecticut CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Delaware Nurse Aide Registry

  • Agency: Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) / Prometric
  • Phone: (866) 664-9504
  • Email: DECNA@prometric.com
  • Registry Search: Verify CNA Status

See the full Delaware CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Florida Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Florida CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Georgia Nurse Aide Registry

  • Agency: Georgia Department of Community Health / Alliant Health Solutions
  • Phone: (800) 414-4358
  • Registry Search: Verify CNA Status

See the full Georgia CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Hawaii CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Idaho Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Idaho CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Illinois Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Illinois CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Indiana Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Indiana CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Iowa Nurse Aide Registry

  • Agency: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) – Direct Care Worker (DCW) Registry
  • Phone: (515) 381-7835
  • Email: DCW@dia.iowa.gov
  • Registry Search: Verify CNA Status

See the full Iowa CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Kansas Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Kansas CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry

  • Agency: Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN)
  • Phone: (502) 429-3300 | Toll-Free: (800) 305-2042
  • Registry Search: Verify SRNA Status

See the full Kentucky SRNA (CNA) License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Louisiana Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Louisiana CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Maine Nurse Aide Registry

  • Agency: Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) – Division of Licensing and Certification (DLC)
  • Phone: (207) 624-7300 | Toll-Free: (800) 791-4080
  • Email: DLRS.CNARegistry@maine.gov
  • Registry Search: Verify CNA Status

See the full Maine CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Maryland Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Maryland CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Massachusetts CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Michigan Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Michigan CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Minnesota CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Mississippi Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Mississippi CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Missouri Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Missouri CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Montana Nurse Aide Registry

  • Agency: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) – Certification Bureau
  • Phone: (406) 444-4980
  • Email: cna@mt.gov
  • Registry Search: Verify CNA Status

See the full Montana CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Nebraska CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Nevada Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Nevada CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

New Hampshire Nurse Aide Registry

  • Agency: New Hampshire Board of Nursing – Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC)
  • Phone: (603) 271-2152
  • Registry Search: Verify LNA Status

See the full New Hampshire CNA (LNA) License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

New Jersey Nurse Aide Registry

See the full New Jersey CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

New Mexico Nurse Aide Registry

See the full New Mexico CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

New York Nurse Aide Registry

See the full New York CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry

See the full North Carolina CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

North Dakota Nurse Aide Registry

  • Agency: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) – Health Facilities Unit
  • Phone: (701) 328-2353
  • Email: naregistry@nd.gov
  • Registry Search: Verify CNA Status

See the full North Dakota CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Ohio Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Ohio STNA (CNA) License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Oklahoma CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Oregon Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Oregon CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry

  • Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) / Credentia
  • Phone: (717) 787-1816 | (800) 254-5164 | (888) 204-6249
  • Registry Search: Verify CNA Status

See the full Pennsylvania CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Rhode Island Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Rhode Island CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry

  • Agency: South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) / Credentia
  • Phone: (803) 898-2500 | (888) 204-6249
  • Email: scnar@scdhhs.gov
  • Registry Search: Verify CNA Status

See the full South Carolina CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

South Dakota Nurse Aide Registry

See the full South Dakota CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Tennessee Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Tennessee CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Texas Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Texas CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Utah Nursing Assistant Registry (UNAR)

See the full Utah CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Vermont Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Vermont CNA (LNA) License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Virginia Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Virginia CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Washington Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Washington CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

West Virginia Nurse Aide Registry

  • Agency: West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) – Office of Health Facility Licensure & Certification (OHFLAC)
  • Phone: (304) 558-0050
  • Email: DHHR.OHFLAC.NAP@wv.gov
  • Registry Search: Verify CNA Status

See the full West Virginia CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Wisconsin CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Wyoming Nurse Aide Registry

See the full Wyoming CNA License Guide for renewal, transfer, and verification details.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get listed on my state’s registry?

Complete a state-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) and pass both the written (or oral) and skills examinations.

How do I verify my CNA certification?

Use your state’s online verification portal or contact the registry directly.

What happens if my certification expires?

Most states require at least 8 hours of paid CNA work within the past 24 months. If you do not meet this requirement, you may need to retest or retrain.

How can I transfer my CNA certification to another state?

Apply for reciprocity with the receiving state’s registry. You must hold an active certification and be in good standing.

What information is included in the registry?

Certification status, expiration date, original certification date, training verification, and disciplinary findings.

What types of CNA certification status are listed?

  • Active – Certification is valid and eligible for work.
  • Inactive/Expired – Certification has lapsed; not valid until reinstated.
  • Suspended/Revoked – Certification removed due to disciplinary action.
  • Pending – Application or reciprocity request under review.

Are employers required to verify CNA certification status?

Yes. Federal law requires employers to verify a CNA’s certification status in the Nurse Aide Registry before hire to confirm eligibility.

Conclusion

State nurse aide registries verify CNA eligibility, track renewals, and document disciplinary actions. Use this directory to find official registry contacts, confirm certification, and access guidance on renewal, reinstatement, and reciprocity.

Amanda Jordan
Amanda JordanAmanda writes clear, regulatory-focused content that guides and supports healthcare professionals in their practice.

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