The Washington Department of Health regulates the certification of CNAs in the state of Washington and maintains records of CNAs in the Washington Nurse Aide Registry.
You can verify statuses of CNA certifications and lookup CNA license numbers through the Washington Nurse Aide Registry. Instructions for doing both are provided below:
How to verify a Washington CNA license number
Visit the Washington Nurse Aide Registry website’s Provider Credential Search page. In the Credential Type box select “Nursing Assistant Certification – NC” and enter the CNA license number in the “Credential Number” box. If you have the first and last name available enter fill out those fields as well.
The resulting search page will display information on the certification type, whether the status of the certificate is active, expired, or closed, and any enforcement actions. Click on the CNA license number to display additional details on the issue date, and expiration date.
Call the Washington Nurse Aide Registry at (360) 725-2597 for help on bulk verifications or help on verifying an individual.
How to lookup a Washington CNA license number
Looking up a CNA license number is similar to the process of verifying a CNA license. Go to the Washington Nurse Aide Registry website’s Provider Credential Search page. Instead of searching for a CNA license number, just search using the name and credential type fields, selecting “Nursing Assistant Certification – NC”.
The resulting list will include all matching CNAs in Washington and their certification statuses. You can click on an individual’s name to view more detailed information about them, including their CNA license number.
If you are still having trouble lookup up or verifying a CNA license number in Washington, please contact the Nurse Aide Registry at (360) 725-2597 for help.
Why do I have a CNA license number?
A CNA license number is a unique identifier that is assigned to you when you are certified as a CNA in Washington. Your CNA license number allows employers and the public to verify your certification status and look up your name in the Washington Nurse Aide Registry.
Your CNA license number is also used by the Department of Health when renewing your certification or when you need to take the nurse aide competency exam. You will need to know your CNA license number when you complete these processes.
How do I get a CNA license number?
You will be assigned a CNA license number when you are certified as a CNA in Washington, which requires completing an accredited CNA program in Washington, passing the CNA exam, and registering with the Washington Nurse Aide Registry. Your CNA certification will come with a hard copy or electronic copy of your certification, which will have your CNA license number listed.
You can also find your CNA license number by looking yourself up in the Washington Nurse Aide Registry using the lookup process described above. Your CNA license number will be displayed on the detailed information page about you.
If you have misplaced your CNA license number or can’t find it, you can contact the Nurse Aide Registry at (360) 725-2597 for help.
What do I do with my CNA license number?
You will need to know your CNA license number throughout your career as a CNA. You will need it to renew your certification, take the nurse aide competency exam, and lookup your name in the Washington Nurse Aide Registry.
Your CNA license number is also used by employers to verify your certification status and to look up your name in the Washington Nurse Aide Registry.
You should keep your CNA license number in a safe place where you can easily access it when needed. You may want to keep a hard copy or electronic copy of your certification in a folder with your other important career documents.
If you lose your CNA license number or can’t find it, you can contact the Nurse Aide Registry at (360) 725-2597 for help.
How often do I need to renew my CNA license in Washington?
Your CNA license in Washington is valid for 24 months from the date of issuance. You will need to renew your license before it expires in order to continue working as a CNA in Washington.
You can renew your CNA license online through the Washington Nurse Aide Registry website. You will need to login or create an account, and then you can complete the renewal process.
You will need to know your CNA license number when you renew your license. If you have misplaced your CNA license number or can’t find it, you can contact the Nurse Aide Registry at (360) 725-2597 for help.
Where can I find more information about CNAs in Washington?
If you are looking for more information about becoming a CNA in Washington, or if you need help with the licensing process, you can refer to our CNA classes in Washington page and our Washington Nurse Aide Registry page.