Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant License
Georgia Board of Nursing
Total Fee
Contact board
Processing Time
2 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available
What You'll Need
- Proof of Training — Certificate of completion from your approved CNA training program.
- State Competency Exam Results — Official verification of passing your state's nurse aide competency evaluation.
- Fingerprint background check — through IdentoGO (IDEMIA)
- Application fee — $0
How to Apply
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Complete an Approved Nurse Aide Training Program ▾Successfully complete a Nurse Aide Training Program (NATP) approved by the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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Register for the Competency Evaluation Examination ▾Register for the Georgia Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Examination through the approved testing vendor, Prometric. You can find information and register at www.prometric.com/nurseaide/ga.
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Pass the Competency Evaluation Examination ▾Successfully pass both the written/oral and skills portions of the examination administered by Prometric.
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Automatic Listing on Registry ▾Upon successful completion of both parts of the exam, Prometric will automatically submit your information for listing on the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry. You do not typically submit a separate application after passing the exam.
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Verify Registry Listing ▾Access the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry Portal to confirm your active status on the registry. Your name should appear within a few business days after passing the exam.
Total Fee
Contact board
Processing Time
2 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available
Transfer License
Contact the Georgia Board of Nursing for current transfer requirements.
Steps
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Submit Your Application ▾Apply through the Georgia Board of Nursing.
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Provide License Verification ▾Georgia requires official verification of your active out-of-state license. This must be sent directly to the board from your current state board or its official online verification system before your file can be considered complete.
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Provide Proof of Training ▾Certificate of completion from your approved CNA training program.
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Submit Your State Competency Exam Results ▾Official verification of passing your state's nurse aide competency evaluation.
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Complete Fingerprinting and Background Screening ▾Georgia requires a criminal background check for all applicants. Out-of-state applicants can use IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan OR FD-258 hard card via mail. Completing prints outside Georgia can add 2-4 weeks to your processing time.
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Await Board Processing ▾Plan for a processing timeline of about 2 Weeks once your file is complete. If you need to start working immediately, most states do not offer temporary practice authorization for CNAs during the endorsement process. Contact the state nurse aide registry directly for current policies on practice authorization while your application is pending.
Total Fee
Contact board
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Compact
No
Board
Georgia Board of Nursing
Keeping Your License Active
Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant licenses renew Every 2 years. Contact the Georgia Board of Nursing for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.
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Slow Downs
Fingerprinting delays
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Out-of-state prints can add 2-4 weeks to your timeline.
Missing or incomplete documents
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Have all your documents ready before starting the application to avoid processing delays.
Application errors
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Double-check that your name matches across all documents exactly. Mismatches are a common reason for delays.
Questions
Who administers the Georgia CNA exam?
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The Georgia nurse aide exam is administered by Credentia. Register at credentia.com/test-takers/ga.
How do I verify a Georgia CNA?
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Use the Georgia CareConnect portal (Alliant Health Solutions) at mmis.georgia.gov/portal_nar/ or search on georgia.gov.
Board Info
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