Indiana CNA Registry: Verify a Certification
Indiana CNAs are verified through the Indiana Department of Health, which operates the state's nurse aide registry. The official lookup is linked on this page. Federal law requires nursing facilities and home health agencies to check this registry before hiring any nurse aide, confirming the person does not have a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property. The registry shows certification status, not a full background check. Indiana does not publish a phone number for the registry, so use the online lookup at mylicense.in.gov/everification, or contact the Indiana Department of Health directly if you need help beyond what the lookup provides.
How to verify in three steps
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Open the official lookup
Use the Indiana lookup linked above. It is free and public.
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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.
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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.
Indiana registry at a glance
| Run by | Indiana Department of Health |
| Renewal cycle | Every 24 months (federal baseline) |
| Training required | 105 hours (75 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.
33,640
CNAs working in Indiana
$38,330
Median pay per year ($18.43/hr)
$42,260
National median
105 hrs
Required training (75 clinical)
CNA median pay in Indiana, 2015 to 2025
$23,530 in 2015 to $38,330 in 2025 (BLS OES).
Wages and employment: BLS OES, May 2025.
What you need for a lookup
To search the registry you typically need the aide's full legal name; a certification number helps narrow results when several people share a name. A successful search shows certification status and basic credential details. The registry also records substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property, and anyone with such a finding cannot be employed as a nurse aide. This lookup is not a full employment or criminal background check.
Renewal, lapses, and moving to Indiana
Nurse aide certification follows a federal baseline of renewal every 24 months. Certification lapses if an aide goes 24 months without qualifying paid nurse aide work, and a lapsed certification usually means retesting rather than a simple renewal. Aides moving to Indiana from another state go through the Indiana registry for reciprocity or endorsement, which involves confirming certification and registry status in the prior state. Indiana's registry does not list a phone number, so use the online lookup at mylicense.in.gov/everification, or contact the Indiana Department of Health directly for state-specific renewal and transfer requirements.
CNA work in Indiana, by the numbers
Indiana has about 33,640 nurse aides working in the state, according to BLS May 2025 figures. The median pay is $38,330 a year, or $18.43 an hour, about $3,930 below the national median of $42,260. Indiana pay has climbed over the past decade: the median annual wage rose from $23,530 in 2015 to $38,330 in 2025, an increase of roughly 62.9%. Training requirements in Indiana go beyond the federal floor. The federal minimum is 75 hours, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training, while Indiana requires 105 hours total, made up of 30 classroom hours and 75 clinical hours. Nationally, the nurse aide workforce is projected to add about 196,200 openings a year through 2035.
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 Indiana?
Use the Indiana Department of Health's official verification tool at mylicense.in.gov/everification, linked on this page. Enter the aide's name to search, and add a certification number if you have one to narrow the results. The lookup returns certification status and basic credential details. If the online tool does not work, contact the Indiana Department of Health directly.
I passed my CNA exam. How long until I appear on the registry?
You are added to the registry after your exam results and required paperwork are processed by the Indiana Department of Health. How long that takes varies and is not published as a fixed timeline. If you do not appear on the registry after what feels like a reasonable wait, contact the Indiana Department of Health directly to check on your status.
What if I search and can't find someone?
A search with no results is not proof that someone is uncertified. Try variations of the name first, including maiden names, hyphenated last names, or different middle initials, since a small mismatch can hide a real record. If you still find nothing, confirm directly with the Indiana Department of Health rather than assuming the person lacks certification.
How often does a Indiana CNA certification need to be renewed?
Nurse aide certification follows a federal baseline of renewal every 24 months. Certification can lapse if an aide goes that long without qualifying paid nurse aide work. For Indiana's specific renewal process, check with the Indiana Department of Health or use the online registry lookup.
How many hours of training does a CNA need in Indiana?
Indiana requires 105 hours of training to become a certified nurse aide: 30 classroom hours and 75 clinical hours. That is 30 hours more than the federal minimum of 75 hours, which includes at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Up to 43 of Indiana's clinical hours may be completed through simulation or in an assisted living setting.
How do I update my name or address on the registry?
Contact the Indiana Department of Health, which holds your certification record, to update your name or address on the registry. These updates are routine, but the exact process, such as required documents, is set by the registry itself. Use the online portal at mylicense.in.gov/everification or reach out directly for instructions.