{"application_form_url":"https://ncnar.ncdhhs.gov/forms.html","application_portal_url":"https://credentia.com/test-takers/ncna","board_contact_url":"https://ncnar.ncdhhs.gov/contact.html","board_email":"NCNR@dhhs.nc.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"North Carolina Board of Nursing","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(919) 855-3969","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":"https://ncnar.ncdhhs.gov/faq.html#renewal","common_delays":[{"description":"If the name on your ID does not exactly match your Social Security card or registry listing, processing will be halted until legal proof of name change is provided.","title":"Name/Address Mismatch"},{"description":"Renewals require both the aide's online form and the RN supervisor's verification form. 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However, fees are required for the competency exams administered by Credentia.","question":"Is there a fee to be listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry?"},{"answer":"You must work at least 8 hours for pay performing nursing-related duties under the supervision of an RN during your 24-month listing period. Renewal is completed online via the DHSR website.","question":"How do I renew my CNA certification in North Carolina?"},{"answer":"Nurse Aide I is managed by the NCDHHS and covers basic care. Nurse Aide II is managed by the NC Board of Nursing and involves more complex tasks. You must be an active Nurse Aide I to become a Nurse Aide II.","question":"What is the difference between Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II?"},{"answer":"The state registry (Nurse Aide I) does not require fingerprints for listing. However, individual employers like nursing homes are required by law to conduct criminal background checks, which may include fingerprinting.","question":"Does North Carolina require fingerprinting for CNAs?"}],"fee_payment_url":"https://credentia.com/test-takers/ncna","fingerprint_delay_weeks":null,"fingerprint_fee":null,"fingerprint_method_in_state":null,"fingerprint_method_out_of_state":null,"fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":null,"fingerprint_vendor":null,"fingerprint_vendor_url":null,"initial_fee_amount":24.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"1 to 2 Weeks","profession":"Certified Nursing Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"A copy of your actual, signed Social Security card is required for registry identification.","name":"Social Security Card","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A valid, unexpired driver's license or state ID that matches the name on your Social Security card.","name":"Government-Issued Photo ID","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Proof of completing a state-approved 75-hour training program within the last 24 months.","name":"Training Completion Certificate","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Required for renewals; must be signed by a Registered Nurse (RN) to verify 8 hours of work.","name":"Employment Verification Form","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"north-carolina-cna","state_name":"North Carolina","state_slug":"north-carolina","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Enroll in and successfully complete a North Carolina state-approved Nurse Aide I training program consisting of at least 75 hours.","title":"Complete State-Approved Training","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Create an account on the Credentia CNA365 platform to manage your application and testing process.","title":"Create a Credentia Account","url":"https://credentia.com/test-takers/ncna","url_label":"Sign Up for CNA365"},{"description":"Submit your application for testing through CNA365 and pay the required examination fees for both the Written/Oral and Skills exams.","title":"Register for the NNAAP Exam","url":"https://credentia.com/test-takers/ncna","url_label":"Register for Exam"},{"description":"Successfully pass both the Written (or Oral) and Skills components of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam.","title":"Pass the Competency Evaluation","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once passed, your name will be added to the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry within 2-5 business days. Verify your status online.","title":"Verify Registry Listing","url":"https://ncnar.ncdhhs.gov/verify_listings1.jsp","url_label":"Verify Listing"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-03T09:43:05.533706+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://ncnar.ncdhhs.gov/verify_listings1.jsp"}