Arizona CNA Registry: Verify a Certification
Verify an Arizona CNA through the Arizona State Board of Nursing, which operates the state's nurse aide registry; the official lookup is linked on this page. AZBN maintains certification status, renewal dates, and any substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation for every certified nursing assistant in the state. Federal law requires nursing facilities and home health agencies to check this registry before hiring anyone as a nurse aide, and employers should keep documentation of that check. If the online lookup does not resolve your question, call the Board directly at (602) 771-7800.
Look up a Arizona nurse aide
The official lookup shows whether a person is listed as an active nurse aide in Arizona, and any finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation on record. It is free and public.
Official link checked 2026-09-01
How to verify a Arizona CNA
Open the official lookup
Use the Arizona lookup above. It is free and public.
Search by full legal name
A certification number narrows the result fastest. Try former or hyphenated last names if nothing comes up.
Read the status and findings
Active means the listing is current. A substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation bars work as a nurse aide.
What the lookup shows
To search the registry you need the CNA's full legal name, and a date of birth or certification number helps narrow results if the name is common. A match shows certification status, effective and expiration dates, and whether the record carries a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property, which bars a person from employment as a nurse aide. The registry is not a full employment or criminal background check.
Arizona note: CNA/LNA verification via the AZBN portal
Arizona registry at a glance
- Run by: Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Phone: (602) 771-7800
- Training: 120 hours, 40 of them clinical
- Federal floor: 75 hours, 16 supervised practical
- Lapse rule: a listing lapses after 24 consecutive months without paid nursing work
- Not included: a registry check is not a criminal background check
What CNAs earn in Arizona
Typical annual CNA pay in Arizona · BLS OES May estimates, 2015 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
BLS OES May 2025 · CNA salary in Arizona by city →
Renewal, lapses, and moving to Arizona
Arizona CNA certification follows the federal baseline: certification is valid for 24 months and lapses if you go that long without qualifying paid nurse aide work. Once lapsed, federal rules generally require retesting through a state-approved competency exam before you can be listed as active again. If you are moving to Arizona from another state, your certification transfers through the registry via reciprocity or endorsement rather than starting training over, but Arizona sets the specific documentation and steps. For exact renewal timing, fees, or transfer requirements, contact the Arizona State Board of Nursing at (602) 771-7800.
Keep your certification active
CNA work in Arizona, by the numbers
Arizona employed about 20,320 certified nursing assistants as of BLS May 2025 figures, earning a median wage of $44,780 a year, or $21.53 an hour. That is roughly $2,520 above the national median CNA salary of $42,260, making Arizona a stronger-than-average market for aides. Pay has climbed steadily: the state's median CNA salary was $28,420 in 2015, a 57.6% increase over the decade. Training requirements in Arizona exceed the federal floor. State rule requires 120 hours of instruction, including 40 hours of clinical training, compared to the federal minimum of 75 hours with at least 16 supervised practical hours. Nationally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 196,200 annual CNA job openings through 2035, reflecting steady demand for aides even as the occupation grows modestly overall.
Registries in nearby states
Each state runs its own registry. An aide who worked in another state may be listed there too, and employers must check every state where they believe the aide has worked.
| State | Training hours | Phone | Official lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 120 | (602) 771-7800 | Lookup |
| California | 160 | (916) 327-2445 | Lookup |
| Nevada | 75 | Lookup | |
| New Mexico | 75 | Lookup | |
| Utah | 100 | (801) 547-9947 | Lookup |
State nurse aide registries and training rules, curated 2026-09-01
Questions about the Arizona registry
- How do I look up a CNA license in Arizona?
- Use the Arizona State Board of Nursing's online lookup, linked on this page, and search by the CNA's full name. Results show certification status, dates, and any substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation on file. If you need help reading a result or the online tool is down, call the Board at (602) 771-7800.
- I passed my CNA exam. How long until I appear on the registry?
- You are added to the registry once your exam results and certification paperwork have been processed by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Processing time varies and this page cannot state a fixed number of days. If a reasonable amount of time has passed and you still do not appear, call the Board at (602) 771-7800 to check on your paperwork.
- What if I search and can't find someone?
- A non-result does not prove someone is uncertified; try searching name variants first, such as a maiden name, hyphenated last name, or a different middle initial. Name changes and typos are the most common reasons a real record does not surface. If you still cannot find a match, call the Arizona State Board of Nursing at (602) 771-7800 to confirm status directly.
- How often does a Arizona CNA certification need to be renewed?
- Arizona CNA certification follows the federal 24-month renewal cycle, and it lapses without qualifying paid nurse aide work during that window. Exact renewal steps and any state-specific documentation are set by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Call (602) 771-7800 or check the registry for your specific renewal date and requirements.
- How many hours of training does a CNA need in Arizona?
- Arizona requires 120 hours of CNA training, including 40 hours of clinical instruction, well above the federal floor of 75 hours with at least 16 supervised practical hours. The state breaks this down into classroom, lab, and clinical time under Board of Nursing rules. Check with an approved training program for current course schedules.
- How do I update my name or address on the registry?
- Contact the Arizona State Board of Nursing directly at (602) 771-7800 to update your name or address on the registry. Updates are routine, but the Board sets the exact forms and documentation required, such as proof of a legal name change. Check the AZBN website for current instructions before calling.