State terminology: Certified nursing assistant (CNA). Utah Nursing Assistant Registry ↗ · terminology checked November 5, 2026.
Sources checked November 4, 2026. Utah Nursing Assistant Registry (UNAR).
How do I transfer my CNA credential to Utah?
Route to review: Utah reciprocity. Check all the conditions for this route. An out-of-state credential alone does not establish eligibility.
What does CNA reciprocity mean?
States use the terms reciprocity, endorsement and transfer to describe how they review nurse aide credentials from another state. Each state defines its own process, so use the term your new state uses. Approval is not automatic. The destination state decides whether your training, testing, work history and registry status meet its rules.
A nurse aide registry is an official state list used to check nurse aide status. A competency evaluation is the state-approved nurse aide exam. Its format varies by state. This guide explains the published instructions, but the agency decides whether you qualify.
How do you become a CNA in Utah?
Utah nurse aide training programs must provide at least 100 hours of supervised, documented training by a licensed nurse, including at least 24 hours of supervised practical training in a nursing care facility (Utah Admin. Code R432-45-5).
- UNAR approves and oversees Utah nursing-assistant training programs and instructors and manages certification services.
- UNAR’s guide uses TMU to manage certification testing and registry records; testing includes knowledge and manual-skills components.
Official training directory: UNAR-approved training programs ↗
Which pathway applies to you?
Utah reciprocity
Applicants with a current active CNA certificate in another state.
- A current, active out-of-state certificate is required. Transfer it to Utah by submitting the reciprocity application.[2]
Prepare the uploads
Include valid photo ID, Social Security card, current CNA card or registry screenshot, and all other current/expired CNA certificates.[2]
Submit the linked application
Complete the online reciprocity application and use PDF or JPEG uploads, not HEIC.[2]
Pay through UNAR’s secure link
Approved applications receive a payment link; pay within three weeks of approval.[2]
Official route: Online form linked from UNAR FAQ. [2] Open agency instructions ↗
What if you previously held a nurse aide credential in Utah?
Utah distinguishes late renewal up to six months, testing at 6–24 months expired, and retraining beyond 24 months. These are not an automatic out-of-state reciprocity route.[2]
Who sends registry verification?
Upload all other current/expired CNA credentials; UNAR staff verify the application.[2]
What exceptions apply?
No additional exception is listed in the reviewed sources.
What fees does the state publish?
What should you confirm with the agency?
- Confirm individual eligibility and application requirements with the registry.
- The source describes processing stages, not a guaranteed approval time.
The state decides eligibility and approval. This guide does not grant a credential.
What will the Utah planner ask?
- Which pathway applies to you? (Utah reciprocity)
- Have you previously held CNA certification in Utah? (Yes, No, I’m not sure)
Sources
- UNAR home and fee schedule ↗
Checked November 4, 2026 · CNA Fees / Reciprocity Application
- UNAR Common Questions ↗
Checked November 4, 2026 · Reciprocity / Expired Certificate / Required Application Fees
- Utah Nursing Assistant Registry State Certification Handbook ↗
Checked November 4, 2026 · Renewal; 200 paid hours; late fees; expired certificate routes