Wyoming CNA Registry: Verify a Certification
The Wyoming State Board of Nursing operates the state's CNA registry, and the official lookup tool is linked on this page. The Board maintains records for certified nursing assistants, CNA IIs, home health aides, and medication aide certified staff working in Wyoming. Federal law requires nursing facilities and home health agencies to check this registry before hiring anyone as a nurse aide, confirming the person is certified and has no disqualifying findings on record. Employers in other care settings often check it too, even when not strictly required. If the online lookup does not answer your question, call the Board of Nursing at (307) 777-7601.
Look up a Wyoming nurse aide
The official lookup shows whether a person is listed as an active nurse aide in Wyoming, 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 Wyoming CNA
Open the official lookup
Use the Wyoming 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 search typically needs the aide's first and last name, though the tool may also accept a certification number. Results show certification status, category (CNA, CNA II, HHA, or medication aide certified), and any disciplinary action on file. The registry also records substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property; a person with such a finding cannot be employed as a nurse aide. It is not a full employment or criminal background check.
Wyoming note: Covers CNA, CNA II, HHA, MAC
Wyoming registry at a glance
- Run by: Wyoming State Board of Nursing
- Phone: (307) 777-7601
- Training: 75 hours, 16 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 Wyoming
Typical annual CNA pay in Wyoming · BLS OES May estimates, 2015 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
BLS OES May 2025 · CNA salary in Wyoming by city →
Renewal, lapses, and moving to Wyoming
Under the federal baseline, a CNA certification is valid for 24 months and must show qualifying paid nurse aide work within that window to stay active. If a certification lapses without that work on record, the usual outcome nationwide is retesting rather than a simple renewal. Wyoming does not publish state-specific renewal timelines or fees beyond this federal floor, so check current requirements directly with the Board of Nursing. Aides moving to Wyoming from another state also go through the registry, which reviews out-of-state certification for reciprocity or endorsement. Call (307) 777-7601 for verification details.
Keep your certification active
CNA work in Wyoming, by the numbers
About 2,830 CNAs work in Wyoming, earning a median wage of $39,160 a year, or $18.83 an hour, according to BLS May 2025 figures. That is roughly $3,100 below the national median of $42,260 for the same role. Pay has climbed sharply over the past decade, up about 41.6 percent from a $27,650 median in 2015. Wyoming has no state-specific rule setting CNA training hours beyond the federal floor, so the 75-hour minimum applies, including at least 16 hours of supervised clinical practice. Nationally, the field is projected to add 196,200 annual openings as demand for direct care workers continues to grow. For someone weighing a CNA career in Wyoming, the numbers point to steady demand even though pay trails the national average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 75 | (307) 777-7601 | Lookup |
| Colorado | 75 | (303) 894-2430 | Lookup |
| Idaho | 120 | (800) 748-2480 | Lookup |
| Montana | 75 | (406) 444-4980 | Lookup |
| Nebraska | 75 | Lookup | |
| South Dakota | 75 | (605) 362-2760 | Lookup |
| Utah | 100 | (801) 547-9947 | Lookup |
State nurse aide registries and training rules, curated 2026-09-01
Questions about the Wyoming registry
- How do I look up a CNA license in Wyoming?
- Use the official license lookup linked on this page, run by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing. Search by the aide's first and last name to see certification status and category. If the online tool is unavailable or the result is unclear, call the Board directly at (307) 777-7601 to confirm someone's status.
- I passed my CNA exam. How long until I appear on the registry?
- You are added to the registry after your exam results and paperwork are processed by the Board of Nursing, but there is no fixed statewide timeline published for that step. If a reasonable amount of time has passed and your name still is not showing up, call the Board at (307) 777-7601 to check on your paperwork directly.
- What if I search and can't find someone?
- Try searching with name variants first, such as a maiden name, hyphenated last name, or a different middle initial, since the record may be filed under a name you did not expect. A non-result is not proof that someone is uncertified. Call the Board of Nursing at (307) 777-7601 to confirm before drawing any conclusions.
- How often does a Wyoming CNA certification need to be renewed?
- Every 24 months, under the federal baseline that applies unless the Board of Nursing specifies otherwise. Renewal generally requires showing paid nurse aide work during that period. For exact renewal steps, deadlines, or fees in Wyoming, contact the Board of Nursing at (307) 777-7601 rather than relying on general figures.
- How many hours of training does a CNA need in Wyoming?
- At least 75 hours, the federal minimum, since Wyoming has no separate state rule setting a higher requirement. That total must include at least 16 hours of supervised clinical practice, working directly with patients under supervision. Training programs may offer more than the minimum, so confirm exact hours with the specific program you are considering.
- How do I update my name or address on the registry?
- Contact the Wyoming State Board of Nursing directly at (307) 777-7601 to update your name or address on file. Name and address updates are routine, but the Board sets the exact process and any documentation it requires, such as proof of a legal name change.