Alaska CNA Registry
Verify your certification status, check expiration dates, and find renewal information through the official Alaska Nurse Aide Registry, Board of Nursing.
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Renewal Period
Minimum 12 hours of paid nursing or nursing-related services under the supervision of a licensed nurse within each 24-month renewal cycle
Work Requirement
Yes
Accepts Reciprocity
Free
Online Lookup
How to Look Up Your Alaska CNA License
Open the DCBPL license verification portal
Navigate to commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl and click on Online License Verification, or go directly to the Board of Nursing's verification page. The verification portal serves all Alaska professional licenses, so make sure you choose the Certified Nurse Aide license type from the dropdown if available.
Enter the CNA's identifying information
Search by the aide's last name, first name, license number, or city of practice. You can leave fields blank to widen the search if you only know partial information. The system requires at least one identifying field to return results, and it pulls live data from the registry database.
Review the result for status and history
Click the matching record to see the CNA's certificate number, status (active, lapsed, suspended, or revoked), original certification date, expiration date, and any disciplinary actions taken by the Board of Nursing. The record also indicates whether the CNA is in good standing for employer placement.
Print or save the verification for your records
Employers should print or save a PDF copy of the verification screen as part of the new-hire file. The Board requires Medicare/Medicaid-certified facilities to verify the registry before placing a CNA on the schedule, and a saved verification is the easiest way to demonstrate compliance during a state survey.
About the Alaska Nurse Aide Registry, Board of Nursing
The Alaska Nurse Aide Registry is maintained by the Board of Nursing inside the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (DCBPL), which sits within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. The registry is the official public record of every active, lapsed, and disciplined nurse aide in Alaska, and federal law requires employers in Medicare/Medicaid-certified facilities to verify status against the registry before placing a new hire on the schedule.
Unlike many states, Alaska operates the CNA credential under the same Board that licenses RNs and LPNs, which gives the registry strong investigative authority for findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation. The Board issues the Authorization to Test letter for new candidates after they complete a 140-hour state-approved program and submit a fingerprint-based criminal history check through the Department of Public Safety.
The registry is searchable through the DCBPL online license verification portal, where members of the public, employers, and other state agencies can confirm credentials in real time. The Anchorage office at 550 W. 7th Avenue handles most correspondence, while a satellite office in Juneau provides backup support and walk-in access for Southeast Alaska residents.
Contact Information
Official Website
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/professionallicensing/nurseaideregistry.aspxPhone Number
(907) 269-8161Mailing Address
Alaska Board of Nursing\nNurse Aide Registry\n550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1500\nAnchorage, AK 99501-3567
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Alaska Time
Alaska CNA Testing Information
Testing Vendor
Alaska uses Prometric (NNAAP, transitioning from Credentia; verify current vendor on the Board of Nursing site) to administer the nurse aide competency evaluation. The exam consists of a written (or oral) knowledge test and a skills demonstration.
Visit Prometric (NNAAP, transitioning from Credentia; verify current vendor on the Board of Nursing site)Training Requirements
Alaska requires 140 hours, including 80 hours of supervised clinical/skills training. Training programs must be approved by the state.
Find Alaska CNA ClassesAlaska CNA Renewal Requirements
Renewal Period
Alaska CNA certification is valid for 2 years from the date of initial certification or last renewal.
Work Requirement
You must perform at least Minimum 12 hours of paid nursing or nursing-related services under the supervision of a licensed nurse within each 24-month renewal cycle during your certification period to be eligible for renewal.
Employer Verification
Your employer verifies your work hours directly through the registry system. Keep your contact information current with your employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify a CNA's status on the Alaska Nurse Aide Registry?
Use the DCBPL Online License Verification portal at the commerce.alaska.gov address listed on this page. You can search by last name, license number, or business name to confirm an aide's active status, expiration date, and any disciplinary annotations. The data is updated in real time and is the official record used by Medicare/Medicaid-certified employers in Alaska.
What information appears on a CNA's registry record?
The public record shows the aide's full name, certificate number, certification status (active, lapsed, suspended, or revoked), original certification date, and expiration date. If the Board has taken any disciplinary action or a finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation has been substantiated, that information also appears with the record.
How long does it take to be added to the Alaska Nurse Aide Registry after passing the exam?
Once the testing vendor reports your passing scores to the Board of Nursing, your name typically appears on the registry within five to ten business days. The Board mails your certificate and wallet card to the address on file, and you can begin working as soon as the public verification portal shows your record as active.
What is the cost to be added to or maintained on the registry?
Federal law prohibits charging an applicant a fee to be listed on the registry itself. However, Alaska does charge a $50 application fee and a $100 initial certification fee at the time of application, plus fingerprint processing of $60 to $88. CNA by Endorsement applicants pay $275 total.
Does Alaska accept CNA certification from other states?
Yes. The Board of Nursing offers a Certified Nurse Aide by Endorsement pathway using Form 08-4070. You must hold a current out-of-state certification in good standing, have completed an equivalent training program or worked a sufficient number of hours within the last 24 months, submit a fingerprint card, and pay the $275 endorsement fee.
What happens if my Alaska CNA certificate lapses?
Lapsed certificates can be reinstated using Form 08-4365 within a limited window, typically as long as your training is still considered current and your work history meets the renewal requirement. After a longer lapse, the Board may require you to retest through the NNAAP exam before your name can be reactivated on the registry.
Alaska CNA Refresher Topics
Whether you are preparing to renew your Alaska certification, brushing up before returning to work, or studying for the Alaska Nurse Aide Registry, Board of Nursing reinstatement exam, these free guides cover the topics most commonly tested:
Patient Rights & HIPAA
OBRA '87 resident rights, mandatory reporting, advance directives — essential for any Alaska CNA returning to active status.
Infection Control
Standard precautions, PPE protocols, and transmission-based precautions for Alaska nurse aides working with vulnerable residents.
Safety & Emergencies
Fall prevention, RACE/PASS fire response, choking, and CPR — heavily tested on Alaska CNA reinstatement exams.
Personal Care & Elimination
Bathing, peri-care, toileting, and incontinence management procedures used daily by Alaska CNAs in long-term care.
Dementia & Cognitive Care
Validation therapy, sundowning, and de-escalation techniques for working with cognitively impaired residents in Alaska.
Body Systems & Conditions
Recognizing strokes (FAST), hypoglycemia, pressure injuries, and CHF — essential clinical knowledge for active Alaska CNAs.
Legal & Ethical Issues
Scope of practice, negligence, mandatory reporting, and professional boundaries — review essentials for any Alaska CNA renewing certification.
Communication & SBAR
SBAR handoff, therapeutic responses, and adaptations for hearing- or vision-impaired residents — practical refreshers for Alaska CNAs.
Data Collection & Reporting
Objective vs subjective documentation, pain scales, and what to report immediately — refresh the rules used daily by Alaska CNAs.
End-of-Life Care
Hospice vs palliative care, recognizing signs of approaching death, and postmortem care — for Alaska CNAs in long-term care settings.
Becoming a CNA in Alaska?
See the step-by-step requirements to become a CNA in Alaska, find approved training programs, or access free study materials.