Requirements not individually verified. This page has not been verified against Maine-specific rules. Reinstatement eligibility, exam providers, fees, and windows vary by state. Always confirm current requirements directly with Maine DHHS — Division of Licensing and Certification before scheduling your exam. Maine DHHS — Division of Licensing and Certification
How to Reinstate Your Lapsed CNA License in Maine
If your CNA certification has lapsed in Maine, contact the Maine Nurse Aide Registry to find out what options you have. Reinstatement rules, eligibility windows, exam providers, and fees are set by Maine DHHS — Division of Licensing and Certification — they are the only authoritative source for your specific situation.
Contact Maine DHHS — Division of Licensing and Certification for your current eligibility and requirements.
Registry & Authority
Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers
Maine DHHS — Division of Licensing and Certification
Official registry websiteExam Provider & Fees
Confirm with your state registry
Contact the Maine DHHS Division of Licensing and Certification for the current approved exam provider and fee.
Step-by-step reinstatement process in Maine
Follow these steps in order to reinstate your Maine CNA certification.
Look up the official Maine nurse aide registry
Use the official registry link above to visit Maine DHHS — Division of Licensing and Certification's website. Look up your listing to see your current status and learn who to contact about reinstatement.
Contact the registry to ask about your reinstatement options
Call or email Maine DHHS — Division of Licensing and Certification directly. Explain that your certification has lapsed and ask what your options are. They will tell you your eligibility, current requirements, fees, and approved exam provider — if any reinstatement path is available to you.
Follow the process your registry specifies
Reinstatement processes vary by state and individual situation. Follow the exact steps Maine DHHS — Division of Licensing and Certification provides. This may involve scheduling an exam, completing training hours, or other requirements specific to your case.
Confirm your active listing before returning to work
After completing all requirements, verify that your listing shows as active in the Maine registry before accepting a nursing aide position. Do not work in a nurse aide role until your listing is confirmed.
Always verify with the official registry
State requirements change. Confirm current reinstatement rules with Maine DHHS — Division of Licensing and Certification before scheduling your exam. The information above reflects publicly available guidance as of 2025–2026.
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