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Tobe eligible for endorsement of a nurse aide certificate from another state an applicant must: (1) be a graduate of a stateapproved nurse aide education program that meets the requirements for clinical training and competency set forth in 42 CFR 483. 152; (2) have satisfactorily completed a competency evaluation program; and (3) be currently registered in another state, with no finding of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property.\u003Cbr>􀀱 However, if you previously held a nurse aide certificate in Virginia, you are required to file a reinstatement application for nurse aide certification. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION.\u003Cbr>Note: Applications are retained for one (1) year only. If all requirements are not met within 1 year of the Board receiving the application, a new application will be required. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| REQUIREMENTS BELOW-Check COMPLETED applicable items that are included with your application: |  |\n|  | Completed Application (*No fee for application) |\n|  | Current Nurse Aide Certificate Registered in another state |\n|  | Verification of Current Registration of Nurse Aide Certification(s) from all states registered: the Board is required to verify your nurse aide certificate(s) in the states where you are registered. If the state(s) where you are registered do not provide electronic verification or the electronic verification obtained by the Board is incomplete, the Board will contact you with additional information. Some states require a fee in order to verify your certification to us if we must mail it to them. |\n| OR (If Applicable) |  |\n|  | I have enclosed from the clerk(s) of court, certified copies of all criminal conviction records OR if court records have been destroyed, a certified statement from the court stating records are no longer available. |\n| Additional Information:\u003Cbr>• The VBON may request additional evidence that the nurse aide is prepared to resume practice in a safe, competent manner.\u003Cbr>• Applications are processed in the order received and may take 30 business days to review/complete from the initial application date. Board staff will contact you if any additional information is needed. Please allow this time for a thorough review of all your application documentation before contacting the Board, as it may slow down the review process of your application.\u003Cbr>• Check your application status by going to your application portal at: [https://www.license.dhp.virginia.gov/apply/Login.aspx](https://www.license.dhp.virginia.gov/apply/Login.aspx).\u003Cbr>• Nursing laws and regulations may be obtained at [http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/](http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/) .\u003Cbr>• Documents submitted with the application are property of the Board and cannot be returned.\u003Cbr>• All supplemental requested documents may be emailed to: [nurseaide@dhp.virginia.gov](nurseaide@dhp.virginia.gov). |  |\n\nRevised January 21, 2026  \n\n| |  | APPLICATION FOR ENDORSEMENT OF NURSE AIDE CERTIFICATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| ELIGIBILITY FOR ENDORSEMENT OF NURSE AIDE CERTIFICATION |  |  |\n| Certification by endorsement is only available for initial certification in Virginia. If you have previously been certified as a nurse aide in Virginia, DO NOT submit this application. You will need to apply for reinstatement of your lapsed certification instead. You can obtain the reinstatement application by contacting this office again for the correct application or by downloading it from [https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/Practi","cbCainpva2Z9faL3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainpva2Z9faL3","pdf",286126,"English","# Checklist and Submission Instructions\n## Eligibility Requirements for Endorsement\n## Required Documents and Verification\n## Additional Processing Notes and Contact Options\n# Additional Information and State Exceptions\n## Certification Priorities and Reinstatement Rule\n## Selected States Exceptions (FL, MD, CA; MD; AL, IL; SC/NC/Hawaii/FL)","[{\"question\":\"Who is eligible to apply for nurse aide certification endorsement in Virginia?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must be graduates of a state-approved nurse aide education program with clinical training and competency meeting 42 CFR 483.152, have completed a competency evaluation program, and be currently registered in another state with no findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation. 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