CNA License Renewal in Connecticut (2026)

CNA license renewal in Connecticut is handled by the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry (Department of Public Health), which requires Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Connecticut CNA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Certification is renewed for two years and stays active through paid work: the aide must document at least one 8-hour shift of compensated nurse-aide work before the certificate expires; renewal is then effective two years from the last verified employment date. More than 24 months without qualifying paid work requires retaking the Connecticut competency exam.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Check board
Governing body	Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry (Department of Public Health)

Go to the official Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry (Department of Public Health) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry (Department of Public Health). manual review of CT DPH nurse-aide recertification-requirements page.

Continuing-education requirements for CNAs in Connecticut

Recertification is work-based, not CE-based: the aide must have worked at least one 8-hour shift of paid nursing-related care within the certification period, with the employer submitting an employment-verification form to the Registry. No CE/in-service hour total is published as a renewal condition.

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How to renew your CNA license in Connecticut

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry (Department of Public Health) portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: There is no fee for nurse-aide renewal. Renewal is handled by employer-submitted employment verification (fax, email, or mail), not an online self-service portal. A lapse beyond 24 months requires re-examination via Prometric.

CNA license renewal in Connecticut: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CNA license in Connecticut?

Connecticut CNA licenses renew every 24 months. Certification is renewed for two years and stays active through paid work: the aide must document at least one 8-hour shift of compensated nurse-aide work before the certificate expires; renewal is then effective two years from the last verified employment date. More than 24 months without qualifying paid work requires retaking the Connecticut competency exam.

Can I renew my Connecticut CNA license online?

Check the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry (Department of Public Health) for the current renewal method.

What happens if I let my Connecticut CNA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry (Department of Public Health) promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

All states: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) renewal