CNA License Renewal in Oregon (2026)

CNA license renewal in Oregon is handled by the Oregon State 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.

Oregon CNA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Biennial. CNA 1 and CNA 2 certification expires on the holder's birthdate every second year, matching birth-year parity. Renewal is allowed up to 60 days late with a late fee.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Oregon State Board of Nursing

Go to the official Oregon State Board of Nursing renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Oregon State Board of Nursing. manual review of OSBN renewal/CE fact sheet and OAR 851-062.

Continuing-education requirements for CNAs in Oregon

As of Jan 1, 2026 the OSBN no longer requires practice (work) hours for CNAs; renewers instead need 2 hours of cultural-competency education within the prior 48 months. (The older rule OAR 851-062-0070 described a 400 paid-hour requirement, superseded by the 2026 change.)

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How to renew your CNA license in Oregon

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Oregon State 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: CNAs in Oregon are certified by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (same board as RNs), not a separate registry. Renewal is through the OSBN online portal. No single fixed CNA renewal fee is published on official OSBN pages, so the fee is left null.

CNA license renewal in Oregon: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CNA license in Oregon?

Oregon CNA licenses renew every 24 months. Biennial. CNA 1 and CNA 2 certification expires on the holder's birthdate every second year, matching birth-year parity. Renewal is allowed up to 60 days late with a late fee.

Can I renew my Oregon CNA license online?

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

What happens if I let my Oregon CNA license expire?

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

Renew the same license in another state

All states: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) renewal