CNA License Renewal in New Jersey (2026)

CNA license renewal in New Jersey is handled by the New Jersey Department of Health — Nurse Aide Certification / 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 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

New Jersey CNA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Certified nurse aides renew their registry listing every two years before the certificate expires; eligibility requires verified paid nursing-related work during the cycle and no disqualifying revocation/suspension.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Check board
Governing body	New Jersey Department of Health — Nurse Aide Certification / Nurse Aide Registry

Go to the official New Jersey Department of Health — Nurse Aide Certification / Nurse Aide Registry renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Jersey Department of Health — Nurse Aide Certification / Nurse Aide Registry. manual review of NJ Dept of Health Nurse Aide renew/replace page.

Continuing-education requirements for CNAs in New Jersey

Recertification requires at least 7 hours of paid employment performing nursing or nursing-related services in a licensed facility or agency within the 24 months before expiration. New Jersey does not impose a CE exam-style requirement for renewal. (Employed nurse aides must receive at least 12 hours of in-service education per year under N.J.A.C. 8:39-43.6, but that is a facility obligation, not a registry renewal condition.)

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How to renew your CNA license in New Jersey

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the New Jersey Department of Health — Nurse Aide Certification / Nurse Aide Registry 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 administered via the NJ Nurse Aide Registry through testing vendor PSI. The official renew/replace page confirms the 24-month cycle and 7-hour paid-work requirement but does not publish a renewal fee, late fee, or an online self-renewal flow, so those are left null.

CNA license renewal in New Jersey: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CNA license in New Jersey?

New Jersey CNA licenses renew every 24 months. Certified nurse aides renew their registry listing every two years before the certificate expires; eligibility requires verified paid nursing-related work during the cycle and no disqualifying revocation/suspension.

Can I renew my New Jersey CNA license online?

Check the New Jersey Department of Health — Nurse Aide Certification / Nurse Aide Registry for the current renewal method.

What happens if I let my New Jersey CNA license expire?

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

Renew the same license in another state

All states: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) renewal