CNA License Renewal in Hawaii (2026)

CNA license renewal in Hawaii is handled by the Hawaii State Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Prometric for DCCA), 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.

Hawaii CNA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Nurse-aide certification is valid for 24 months and must be renewed before it expires; renewal forms should not be submitted more than 30 days before expiration.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Check board
Governing body	Hawaii State Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Prometric for DCCA)

Go to the official Hawaii State Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Prometric for DCCA) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Hawaii State Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Prometric for DCCA). review of Hawaii DCCA nurse program page and official Prometric HI recertification form.

Continuing-education requirements for CNAs in Hawaii

Renewal is work-based, not CE-based: the aide must have worked for pay performing nursing, nursing-related services, and/or direct patient care under a licensed/registered nurse for at least 8 hours during the prior 24 months. An aide who can't document this must complete a 24-hour competency course or show 24 hours of CE with a skills review.

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How to renew your CNA license in Hawaii

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Hawaii State Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Prometric for DCCA) portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewal is by mailed paper form to Prometric. The recertification fee is conditional ($0 when the qualifying paid work was in a Medicare/Medicaid-approved facility with employer verification, $27 otherwise), so no single fixed fee is recorded.

CNA license renewal in Hawaii: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CNA license in Hawaii?

Hawaii CNA licenses renew every 24 months. Nurse-aide certification is valid for 24 months and must be renewed before it expires; renewal forms should not be submitted more than 30 days before expiration.

Can I renew my Hawaii CNA license online?

Check the Hawaii State Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Prometric for DCCA) for the current renewal method.

What happens if I let my Hawaii CNA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Hawaii State Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Prometric for DCCA) promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

All states: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) renewal