People who wish to check their CNA license status should check the certificate that was issued following their registration. The expiry date of the license is normally printed on this certificate. The initial certificate lasts for two years from the date of issue.
• CNA Certificate
A CNA is a certified nursing assistant and they receive a certificate upon registration, this certificate lasts for two years and notification of expiry is normally sent out three months before the date of expiry. There are a minimum number of hours that are required to be worked each week, and this is decided depending on the state that the CNA is based in.
• Checking online or by phone
If the certificate is lost, it is possible to check the status of the license online. Visiting the registry of the state that the work is based is required and the status can then be checked. Certain personal information will be asked for and this includes the name and date of birth of the person checking the status. This information is also accessible by telephone in some states. If the certificate has expired, it is likely that retraining and retaking of CNA exams are taken. Each state has different regulations so it is important to contact the registry of the state to check the current regulations for a particular state.
• Renewal applications
A renewal application must be made prior to the expiration date, the working hours completed is needed as is the proof of this. Proof can be in the form of pay stubs, printouts or attestation forms. The application form can be printed direct from the relevant website and should be submitted as soon as possible.
• CNA Certificate
A CNA is a certified nursing assistant and they receive a certificate upon registration, this certificate lasts for two years and notification of expiry is normally sent out three months before the date of expiry. There are a minimum number of hours that are required to be worked each week, and this is decided depending on the state that the CNA is based in.
• Checking online or by phone
If the certificate is lost, it is possible to check the status of the license online. Visiting the registry of the state that the work is based is required and the status can then be checked. Certain personal information will be asked for and this includes the name and date of birth of the person checking the status. This information is also accessible by telephone in some states. If the certificate has expired, it is likely that retraining and retaking of CNA exams are taken. Each state has different regulations so it is important to contact the registry of the state to check the current regulations for a particular state.
• Renewal applications
A renewal application must be made prior to the expiration date, the working hours completed is needed as is the proof of this. Proof can be in the form of pay stubs, printouts or attestation forms. The application form can be printed direct from the relevant website and should be submitted as soon as possible.
