CNA Certification In Vermont

The eligibility criteria for getting hold of CNA license in VT includes:

1. By Examination

If you are applying by examination process, you need to submit:

1. Completed Vermont license application.
2. A non-refundable application fee of $20.00 in the form of money order or check made payable to “Vermont Secretary of State”.Note: The state does not accept Credit / Debit cards.
3. 2 x 2” passport-sized photo which must not be older than 6 months.
4. Photocopy of passport, government-issued ID or driver’s license.
5. Verification of CNA Program
   1. CNA programs may directly mail the completed application together with the verification form, which must be dated, signed, and affixed with the school seal / stamp to the Board office.OR
   2. The candidate himself/herself can send the completed (dated, signed, and affixed with the school seal / stamp) verification form in a sealed cover along with his/her application form.

   The verification form can be downloaded from the below link:
   https://www.sec.state.vt.us/media/414352/LNA-Verification-of-Education.pdf

2. By Endorsement

In addition to the above requirements, you need to submit a copy of your current out-of-state nursing license, which must include the expiry date of the license, if you are applying for license by endorsement.

Follow the given steps to acquire CNA license in the state:

Step 1 – Download the Vermont licensure application:

1. License By ExaminationIf you are applying for licensure by examination, use the below link:
   https://www.sec.state.vt.us/media/540051/LNA-Examination-Application.pdf
2. License By EndorsementIf you are already certified in another state and wish to transfer your license to VT, click on the following link:
   https://www.sec.state.vt.us/media/586415/LNA-Endorsement-Application.pdf
3. Nursing Student ApplicationIf you are a nursing student, click the following link:
   https://www.sec.state.vt.us/media/514332/LNA-Nursing-Student-Examination-Application.pdf

Step 2 – Return completed application to:

Vermont Board of Nursing
Office of Professional Regulation
89 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3402

Step 3 – After you meet all the requirements of the Board, your name will be listed in the Vermont Nurse Aide Registry.

To renew CNA license in Vermont, nurse aides are required to show document illustrating compensation as a paid licensed nursing assistant for at least 50 days or 400 hours in the past 2 years.

Use this link to download the “Licensed Nursing Assistant Renewal Application”:
https://www.sec.state.vt.us/media/657123/Renewal-Form-LNA-075-2014.pdf

You are required to attach a non-refundable processing fee of $45.00 in the form of check drawn on the name of “Vermont Secretary of State”.

Submit the completed renewal application along with the required fee to:

Vermont Secretary of State
Attn: Renewal Clerk
Office of Professional Regulation
89 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3402

If you are renewing your license after 30 days or more, you need to submit:

1. Completed renewal application.
2. Verification of employment provided on the letterhead of your employer. The letter must include total working hours within the last 24 months and the date range of your employment (mm/dd/yyyy – mm/dd/yyyy). In addition to this, it must also indicate the title and license type of the supervisor.

Download the “Verification of Initial Licensure in State Other than Vermont” application by clicking on this link:
https://www.sec.state.vt.us/media/526034/Nursing-Verification-of-Initial-Licensure.pdf

If you currently hold a nurse aide license in Vermont and require the Board office to send a verification of good standing to the new state where you wish to transfer, you must submit the “Verification of Vermont Nursing Licensure Request Form” along with a check of $20, made payable to VTSOS (or Vermont Secretary of State) to:

Vermont Secretary of State
Office of Professional Regulation
89 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3402

You can download the “Verification of Licensure Form” using this link:
https://www.sec.state.vt.us/media/504976/Vermont-Verification-of-Licensure-Request-Form.pdf

Use the following link to search your Vermont CNA license:
https://secure.vtprofessionals.org/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx

You will be required to login using the following link, in order to print a copy of your license:
https://secure.vtprofessionals.org/Login.aspx

You need to enter the user ID and password given by the Board office.

Download the “Change of Name and/or Address” application from the below link:
https://www.sec.state.vt.us/media/477127/Change_of_Name_and_Address_Form.pdf

If you are requesting a name change, you must submit a copy of your divorce decree, marriage license / civil union certificate, social security card, probate court order or government issued ID.

Question 1 – How many days does it take to process CNA license application?

Answer – Generally, all license applications are processed within 7-10 business days after the receipt date, or else, if you apply in-person, the application will be processed on the same day.

Question 2 – How can I get a user ID and password for my online account?

Answer – After your application has been processed, your login information will be emailed or will be sent to you via mail. You can also ask for a copy by dropping an email at renewalclerk@sec.state.vt.us.

Question 3 – How can I check my application status?

Answer – You may check your application status by logging into your online licensing account on the Board office’s website.