CNA License Renewal in Maryland (2026)

CNA license renewal in Maryland is handled by the Maryland Board of Nursing, 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.

Maryland CNA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	CNA certifications renew biennially, expiring on the 28th day of the holder's birth month in the year matching their birth-year parity. Online renewal is available within the Board's renewal window.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	$40.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Maryland Board of Nursing

Go to the official Maryland Board of Nursing renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Maryland Board of Nursing. manual review of Maryland Board of Nursing CNA renewal-details page and renewal application.

Continuing-education requirements for CNAs in Maryland

To renew, a nursing assistant attests to at least 16 hours of paid nursing-assistant practice within the two years before renewal. If that practice requirement isn't met, a CNA-I must pass a board-approved competency evaluation and a CNA-II must complete a board-approved training program. Maryland imposes no general in-service/CE hour requirement for standard CNA renewal. (The separate Certified Medicine Aide endorsement requires 100 practice hours plus an 8-hour CE program.)

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How to renew your CNA license in Maryland

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Maryland Board of Nursing portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: In Maryland, CNAs are certified by the Maryland Board of Nursing. The $40 biennial fee is effective July 1, 2025. A one-time structural-racism-training attestation applies at the first renewal after 4/1/2026. The mbon.maryland.gov homepage returned 403 during research; facts verified via health.maryland.gov/mbon pages and the official renewal application.

CNA license renewal in Maryland: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CNA license in Maryland?

Maryland CNA licenses renew every 24 months. CNA certifications renew biennially, expiring on the 28th day of the holder's birth month in the year matching their birth-year parity. Online renewal is available within the Board's renewal window.

Can I renew my Maryland CNA license online?

Yes — Maryland offers online renewal through the Maryland Board of Nursing. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Maryland CNA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Maryland Board of Nursing promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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