Official 51-Jurisdiction Licensing Directory • OBRA 1987 Compliant

Nurse Aide Registry Directory: Verify CNA Certification Status in All 50 States & D.C.

Locate the official state Nurse Aide Registry for every U.S. state and Washington, D.C. Use our complete regulatory directory to verify active CNA certification numbers online, check 24-month employment renewal statuses, contact state licensing boards, and initiate out-of-state reciprocity transfers.

Federal & State Nurse Aide Registry Standards (42 CFR § 483.156)

Federal Registry Mandate 51 Registries

Every state and D.C. maintains an official registry tracking active certification and facility clearance.

Standard Renewal Cycle 24 Months

Requires at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related duties under RN/LPN supervision every 2 years.

Primary Exam Vendors Credentia, Prometric, D&SDT

State health departments and Boards of Nursing contract with national testing administrators.

1. Complete 50-State & D.C. Nurse Aide Registry Lookup Table

Filter the directory below by state name, regulatory agency, or testing vendor (Credentia/NNAAP, Prometric, Headmaster D&SDT, or PSI). Click any state's Registry & Transfer Guide link for step-by-step online license verification links, renewal forms, and out-of-state reciprocity instructions:

Showing all 51 state registries
State & Credential Official Regulatory Agency & Address Phone & Exam Vendor Verification & Schools
Alabama (AL) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Alabama Department of Public Health - Division of Health Care Facilities