CNA License Renewal in Louisiana (2026)

CNA license renewal in Louisiana is handled by the Louisiana Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (Health Standards Section), 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.

Louisiana CNA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Certification lasts two years. To stay certified the CNA must have at least 8 hours of paid nurse/nurse-related work in an approved setting reported to the registry within each 24-month period; recertification is automatic when reported in time.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Check board
Governing body	Louisiana Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (Health Standards Section)

Go to the official Louisiana Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (Health Standards Section) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Louisiana Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (Health Standards Section). manual review of Louisiana DH Nurse Aide certification-maintenance page.

Continuing-education requirements for CNAs in Louisiana

Maintenance is based on paid work, not CE/in-service hours: at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related employment in an LDH-approved setting (nursing home, hospital, home health, hospice, assisted living, ICF/DD) every 24 months. Private sitting and staffing-agency work do not qualify. A CNA lacking the work history may retest once within two years of expiration, else must retrain.

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How to renew your CNA license in Louisiana

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

Good to know: No fee is charged for routine certification maintenance; recertification is automatic when qualifying paid work is reported (NAT-7 / LARS system). A recertification retest is paid to Prometric only if work history is insufficient.

CNA license renewal in Louisiana: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CNA license in Louisiana?

Louisiana CNA licenses renew every 24 months. Certification lasts two years. To stay certified the CNA must have at least 8 hours of paid nurse/nurse-related work in an approved setting reported to the registry within each 24-month period; recertification is automatic when reported in time.

Can I renew my Louisiana CNA license online?

Check the Louisiana Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (Health Standards Section) for the current renewal method.

What happens if I let my Louisiana CNA license expire?

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

Renew the same license in another state

All states: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) renewal