Kansas CNA Registry: Verify a Certification
Kansas CNA certification is verified through the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, 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 the registry before hiring any nurse aide, so a listing here is the credential employers are legally bound to confirm. If the online lookup does not resolve, or you need to confirm a result, call the registry directly at (785) 296-6877. The registry is the single source Kansas employers, aides, and new graduates all rely on to confirm certification status.
Look up a Kansas nurse aide
The official lookup shows whether a person is listed as an active nurse aide in Kansas, 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 Kansas CNA
Open the official lookup
Use the Kansas 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
A lookup typically needs the aide's full legal name, and results show certification status and basic credential details on file with the registry. The registry also records any substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property; a nurse aide with such a finding on record cannot be employed as a nurse aide anywhere in Kansas. This is not a full employment or criminal background check, and employers who need one should run it separately.
Kansas registry at a glance
- Run by: Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
- Phone: (785) 296-6877
- Training: 90 hours, 45 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 Kansas
Typical annual CNA pay in Kansas · BLS OES May estimates, 2015 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
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Renewal, lapses, and moving to Kansas
Kansas CNA certification follows the federal baseline: it must be renewed every 24 months. Certification lapses if an aide has not performed qualifying paid nursing-related work during that period, and a lapsed certification usually means retesting to get back on the registry rather than a simple renewal. Aides moving to Kansas from another state get their certification transferred through the registry via reciprocity or endorsement rather than starting training over, though the specific paperwork depends on the aide's home state. For exact renewal deadlines, lapse dates, or transfer requirements tied to an individual record, contact the registry directly at (785) 296-6877 rather than assuming a timeline.
Keep your certification active
CNA work in Kansas, by the numbers
Kansas employs 24,610 certified nursing assistants, according to BLS OES May 2025 figures, earning a median $38,010 a year, or $18.27 an hour. That is $4,250 below the national CNA median of $42,260, though Kansas pay has climbed a long way to get there: the state median was $23,320 in 2015, a 63.0% increase over the decade. Training to become a CNA in Kansas takes more than the federal minimum. State rule (K.A.R. 26-50-20) requires 90 hours of coursework with 45 of those hours in clinical practice, well above the federal floor of 75 hours with at least 16 supervised practical hours. Demand for aides remains strong nationally, with 196,200 annual CNA job openings projected across the US from 2025 to 2035.
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.
Questions about the Kansas registry
- How do I look up a CNA license in Kansas?
- Use the official Kansas nurse aide registry lookup linked on this page, run by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Search by the aide's full legal name to see certification status. If the tool is unavailable or a result looks wrong, call the registry directly at (785) 296-6877 to confirm status by phone instead.
- 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 state. Processing time varies and isn't published as a fixed number of days. If a reasonable amount of time has passed and you still don't see your name, call the registry at (785) 296-6877 to check on your status directly.
- What if I search and can't find someone?
- A missing result is not proof that someone is uncertified. First try searching name variants, a maiden name, a hyphenated last name, or a middle initial, since registry entries are only as accurate as what was submitted. If a careful search still turns up nothing, call the registry at (785) 296-6877 to confirm status before drawing any conclusion.
- How often does a Kansas CNA certification need to be renewed?
- Kansas CNA certification follows the federal 24-month renewal cycle. Certification can lapse without qualifying paid nursing-related work in that window, and a lapse usually means retesting rather than a routine renewal. For your specific renewal date or lapse status, contact the registry at (785) 296-6877.
- How many hours of training does a CNA need in Kansas?
- Kansas requires 90 hours of CNA training, with at least 45 of those hours in supervised clinical practice, under K.A.R. 26-50-20. That's above the federal floor, which sets a minimum of 75 hours including at least 16 supervised practical hours. Programs must meet the state's 90-hour standard to qualify graduates for the exam.
- How do I update my name or address on the registry?
- Contact the Kansas registry directly at (785) 296-6877 to update your name or address on file. Updates like these are routine, but the registry sets the exact process and documentation required, so confirm with them rather than assuming what's needed.