How do I check CNA registry status in another state?

Use that state's official online registry lookup, linked from its health department or Board of Nursing site.

How do I transfer my CNA license to another state?

Apply for reciprocity with the new state's registry. See CNA reciprocity.

Is there a fee to look up a CNA on the registry?

Public registry lookups are generally free on official state sites. Avoid third-party sites that charge for lookups.

How do I check my CNA registry status (in any state)?

Updated November 12, 2026 · Reviewed against official sources

Every state must keep a nurse aide registry, and most offer a free online lookup: open your state's official registry page, search by name or certificate number, and check that your status is active with no findings. Use only the state's official site (usually .gov) — our state pages link each one.

Official registry lookups
State	Official page
California	CDPH CNA
Florida	Florida Board of Nursing
New York	NYS DOH Nurse Aide Registry
Illinois	IDPH Health Care Worker Registry
Ohio	ODH Nurse Aide Registry
North Carolina	NC Nurse Aide I Registry
Other states	See our state pages

What the registry shows

Federal rules require each state registry to list individuals who have completed training and competency evaluation (or a competency evaluation) and to include findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property. Employers check it before hiring.

If your status isn't what you expect

Not found: try your name exactly as on your application, or your certificate number; new listings can take time to appear.
Expired or inactive: see expired CNA renewal.
Moving states: see CNA reciprocity.

Quick answers

How do I check CNA registry status in another state?: Use that state's official online registry lookup, linked from its health department or Board of Nursing site.
How do I transfer my CNA license to another state?: Apply for reciprocity with the new state's registry. See CNA reciprocity.
Is there a fee to look up a CNA on the registry?: Public registry lookups are generally free on official state sites. Avoid third-party sites that charge for lookups.

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Sources

Checked: November 12, 2026. Rules, fees and vendors change — always confirm with your state's official page and candidate handbook.