Licensee / Applicant Services

Certified Nurse Aides

Laws, Rules, Policies	Licensing Information	Other Services
Nurse Aide Practice Act (CRS 12-38.1-101)	Licensing Requirements	Automated License Verification
Board Rules	CNA Examination Application (through Pearson Vue)	Change Your Address
Board Policies	Application for Original License by Endorsement *	Change Your Name
	Application to Reinstate an Expired License *	Request a Duplicate License
Other Resources	Application for Medication Aide Authority	Request a Verification of your Colorado License
Frequently Asked Questions	Affidavit of Eligibility (must be completed by all applicants)	Download a List of Licensed Professionals
		Wall Certificates


License Renewal Information. All licenses expire on January 31 of even-numbered years. Renewal forms are mailed to the last known address on file approximately six (6) weeks prior to the expiration date.

* Do you have a fax machine available?
If so, you can have these applications faxed directly to you.
Simply call (303) 894-7800, select option #6, then option #5,
and follow the instructions for the FaxBack program.

Definitions:

Original License by Examination. You are applying to take an examination in order to qualify for licensure in Colorado (CNA applicants must apply to Pearson Vue).
Original License by Endorsement. You hold an active license in another state and wish to apply for licensure in Colorado.
Renew. You currently hold a Colorado license and are in a renewal period.
Reinstate. Your Colorado license has lapsed or expired and you wish to reinstate the license.
(For purposes of licensure status, the terms "lapsed" and "expired" have the same meaning.)

If you did not find the information you need, send an e-mail to the Division of Registrations.

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