CNA License Renewal in Minnesota (2026)

CNA license renewal in Minnesota is handled by the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry (Minnesota Department of 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.

Minnesota CNA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	To stay active on the registry, a nursing assistant must work at least 8 paid hours every 24 months and submit a Nursing Assistant Registry Update form (with a recent pay stub) at least once every 24 months. A 24-month employment lapse results in expired status.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Check board
Governing body	Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry (Minnesota Department of Health)

Go to the official Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry (Minnesota Department of Health) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry (Minnesota Department of Health). manual review of Minnesota Dept of Health Nursing Assistant Registry pages.

Continuing-education requirements for CNAs in Minnesota

Minnesota imposes no in-service/CE hours requirement for registry maintenance — continued listing is based on a paid-work requirement of at least 8 paid nursing-assistant hours within each 24-month period, documented with a pay stub. The official page explicitly states orientation, training, and in-service hours do NOT count toward this work requirement.

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How to renew your CNA license in Minnesota

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry (Minnesota Department of 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: Maintained by the Minnesota Department of Health, not a licensing board; status is active/expired on a registry rather than a renewable license. No renewal fee is published. Renewal is by mailed paper Update form plus pay stub; allow at least 30 business days for processing.

CNA license renewal in Minnesota: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CNA license in Minnesota?

Minnesota CNA licenses renew every 24 months. To stay active on the registry, a nursing assistant must work at least 8 paid hours every 24 months and submit a Nursing Assistant Registry Update form (with a recent pay stub) at least once every 24 months. A 24-month employment lapse results in expired status.

Can I renew my Minnesota CNA license online?

Check the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry (Minnesota Department of Health) for the current renewal method.

What happens if I let my Minnesota CNA license expire?

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

Renew the same license in another state

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