Hawaii CNA Registry: Verify a Certification
Verify a Hawaii certified nurse aide through the Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry, operated by the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional and Vocational Licensing division through Prometric; the official lookup is linked on this page. The registry is the state's record of who is certified to work as a nurse aide in Hawaii, and federal law requires nursing facilities and home health agencies to check it before hiring anyone into an aide position. It also lists any substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property against a listed individual. If you cannot complete a search online or need to confirm a result, call the registry directly at (800) 967-1200.
Official Hawaii lookup
Run by Hawaii DCCA PVL (registry via Prometric).
(800) 967-1200
Official link checked 2026-09-01
How to verify in three steps
- 1
Open the official lookup
Use the Hawaii lookup linked above. It is free and public.
- 2
Search by name
Enter the aide’s full legal name. If you have it, a certification number narrows the result fastest; some states also ask for city or date of birth.
- 3
Read the status
An active status means the certification is current. Also check for any substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation, which bars employment as an aide.
Hawaii registry at a glance
| Run by | Hawaii DCCA PVL (registry via Prometric) |
| Phone | (800) 967-1200 |
| Renewal cycle | Every 24 months (federal baseline) |
| Training required | 100 hours (70 clinical) |
| Federal minimum | 75 hours (16 clinical) |
What the lookup shows
- ✓Certification status (active, expired, or inactive)
- ✓Certification details on file with the registry
- ✓Any substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation (bars employment as an aide)
A registry check is not a criminal background check.
5,050
CNAs working in Hawaii
$45,350
Median pay per year ($21.8/hr)
$42,260
National median
100 hrs
Required training (70 clinical)
CNA median pay in Hawaii, 2015 to 2025
$30,410 in 2015 to $45,350 in 2025 (BLS OES).
Wages and employment: BLS OES, May 2025.
What you need for a lookup
To search the registry, have the aide's full legal name ready, and a middle initial or date of birth helps if the name is common. A result shows whether the person is listed as an active certified nurse aide and basic certification details. The registry also records any substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property; a person with such a finding cannot be employed as a nurse aide. This lookup is not a full employment or criminal background check, and employers should not treat it as one.
Renewal, lapses, and moving to Hawaii
Nurse aide certification runs on a 24-month cycle under federal rule, and Hawaii's registry follows that baseline. Certification lapses if an aide goes too long without qualifying paid nurse aide work during that period, and once lapsed, the usual path back is retesting rather than a simple renewal. Aides moving to Hawaii from another state go through the Hawaii registry for reciprocity or endorsement rather than starting training over, though the paperwork and any state-specific requirements are set by the registry itself. For exact renewal deadlines, lapse rules, or transfer steps that apply to your certification, contact the registry at (800) 967-1200.
CNA work in Hawaii, by the numbers
About 5,050 nursing assistants work in Hawaii, earning a median wage of $45,350 a year, or $21.80 an hour, according to BLS May 2025 figures. That's roughly $3,090 above the national median CNA salary of $42,260. Pay has climbed sharply over the past decade, up about 49.1% from a $30,410 median in 2015. Hawaii also asks for more classroom and clinical time than the federal floor: the state's training program runs 100 hours total, with 70 of those hours in supervised clinical practice, compared to the federal minimum of 75 hours total with at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Nationally, the field is expected to add about 196,200 job openings a year through 2035, a reminder that demand for aides remains steady even as growth rates vary state to state.
Verifying an aide certified in a different state? Every state runs its own registry: find the right one in the state directory.
Common questions
How do I look up a CNA license in Hawaii?
Use the official Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry lookup linked on this page, which is run through Prometric on behalf of the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Enter the aide's full legal name to search. If the online tool does not return a clear result, or you need to confirm what you find, call the registry at (800) 967-1200.
I passed my CNA exam. How long until I appear on the registry?
You are added to the registry after your exam results and certification paperwork have been fully processed, not the moment you pass. How long that takes varies and isn't fixed. If a reasonable amount of time has passed and you still don't appear in a search, contact the registry directly at (800) 967-1200 to check on your status.
What if I search and can't find someone?
A no-result search doesn't prove someone isn't certified. Try variations of the name first, including a maiden or hyphenated last name and a middle initial, since registry searches can be sensitive to exact spelling. If you still find nothing, confirm the person's status by calling the registry at (800) 967-1200 rather than assuming they aren't listed.
How often does a Hawaii CNA certification need to be renewed?
Nurse aide certification follows a 24-month renewal cycle under federal rule, and Hawaii's registry operates on that same baseline. Specific renewal steps, deadlines, and what counts as qualifying work during that period are set by the registry, so confirm the details for your certification by calling (800) 967-1200.
How many hours of training does a CNA need in Hawaii?
Hawaii requires 100 hours of training, including 70 hours of supervised clinical practice. That's more than the federal floor of 75 total hours with at least 16 hours of supervised practical training, so a Hawaii-approved program already clears the federal minimum by a wide margin.
How do I update my name or address on the registry?
Contact the registry that holds your certification directly at (800) 967-1200 to update your name or address. Updates like these are routine, but the exact process, required documentation, and timing are set by the registry, not standardized nationally.