Registry Information

Information for New and Existing State-Approved Training Programs

Contact Information

Registry Office:
Telephone: 919-855-3969
(Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-3:00 pm)

Announcements

June 2025

The Registry Office is pleased to announce that applications and forms can now be submitted electronically to [email protected] and have been updated to reflect this change. Beginning August 1, 2025, we will no longer accept faxed documentation or previous versions of forms and applications posted to our website. If you have questions, please contact the Registry Office at 919-855-3969 (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-3:00 pm).

December 2024

Candidates Testing With Credentia – The NC Division of Motor Vehicles issues a paper certificate for temporary licenses, permits, and identifications that is valid for 60 days.  This is a valid form of identification for the nurse aide and medication aide state-approved exams.  On the day of the exam, you are not required to bring an expired form of identification along with the new temporary certificate.  Click here for more information from the NCDMV. 

Previous Announcements

Click here to view previous registry announcements.

Forms and Applications

Documents:

Important Notices:

  • Do not complete the forms using a cell phone.
  • Do not enter commas (,) in the text fields to separate information.

Administrator Exam – Adult Care Facility

Contact the DHSR Adult Care Licensure Section at 919-855-3765 or via e-mail at [email protected] for the following information:

  • To determine if an individual completed the North Carolina state-approved Administrator Exam for Adult Care facilities.
  • To determine if an individual currently meets the Administrator requirements and guidelines for Adult Care facilities in North Carolina.
  • What to do if an individual has a finding on the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.
  • Fees associated with being an Administrator in an Adult Care facilities in North Carolina.
  • Administrator renewal process.

Personal Care Aide - Adult Care Facility

Click here to learn more about the training requirements for a Personal Care Aide to work in licensed Adult Care Homes & Family Care Homes. 

Contact the DHSR Adult Care Licensure Section at 919-855-3765 or via e-mail at [email protected] if you have questions regarding the requirements to be a Personal Care Aide.

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