CNA License Renewal in Mississippi (2026)

CNA license renewal in Mississippi is handled by the Mississippi State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry, 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 2026-09-17. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Mississippi CNA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	You must renew your registry eligibility every 24 months by signing in to your TMU (Headmaster) account and logging your qualifying work hours; the employer you name must verify them online. You have 30 days after your certification expiration date to renew — after 30 days you must retest to recertify.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	$0.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Mississippi State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry

Go to the official Mississippi State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry renewal page →

Last verified 2026-09-17 from the Mississippi State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry. manual review of the official Headmaster/D&SDT Mississippi Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook (registry vendor operating under MSDH contract).

Continuing-education requirements for CNAs in Mississippi

Mississippi follows the federal nurse-aide framework (42 CFR 483.156): to stay eligible you must work for pay performing nursing or nursing-related services for at least 8 consecutive hours during the previous 24 months, verified by your employer through TMU — not classroom CE hours.

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How to renew your CNA license in Mississippi

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Mississippi State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry 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: Renewal is a free work-hour attestation (no renewal fee charged), confirmed in the official D&S/Headmaster Mississippi Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook's 'Registry Renewal' and 'Payment Information' sections (Headmaster/D&SDT operates the registry under contract with MSDH; MSDH's own page only points to the TMU portal without restating these mechanics). Nurse aides with misconduct findings on the registry are not eligible to renew. Fees do exist elsewhere in the program (e.g. $35 knowledge exam, $100 skill exam, $25 reciprocity admin fee) but none applies to a routine renewal.

CNA license renewal in Mississippi: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CNA license in Mississippi?

Mississippi CNA licenses renew every 24 months. You must renew your registry eligibility every 24 months by signing in to your TMU (Headmaster) account and logging your qualifying work hours; the employer you name must verify them online. You have 30 days after your certification expiration date to renew — after 30 days you must retest to recertify.

Can I renew my Mississippi CNA license online?

Yes — Mississippi offers online renewal through the Mississippi State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Mississippi CNA license expire?

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

Renew the same license in another state

All states: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) renewal