⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) / Division of Licensing and Protection directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your CNA License: New York → Vermont

Everything you need to know about transferring your cna license from New York to Vermont

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New York (NY)	Vermont (VT)
Education Requirements●	No formal education requirement; must complete NYSDOH or NYSED-approved training program	High school diploma or equivalent
Exam Requirements	Provider: Prometric	Provider: Excel Testing (exceltestingvt.com) — confirmed as Vermont's testing provider on the official DLP NATCEP page
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $775-$1,640; competency exam fee: $115; state registration fee: $0 (no separate state registration fee; certification is conferred upon passing the exam); total initial fees: $115; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/new-york/	training program fee: $625–$1,400; competency exam fee: 80; state registration fee: 25; background check fee: $38.25; total initial fees: 143.25; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/vermont/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; Fee: $40	Period: 2 years; Fee: 50

Data verified as of 2026-04-14. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Vermont accepts out-of-state cna licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Education differs: New York requires "No formal education requirement; must complete NYSDOH or NYSED-approved training program" while Vermont requires "High school diploma or equivalent".
Renewal differs: New York — Period: 2 years; Fee: $40; Vermont — Period: 2 years; Fee: 50.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) / Division of Licensing and Protection →
2
Request credential verification from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit New York board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) / Division of Licensing and Protection.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Vermont Licensing Board

Board: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) / Division of Licensing and Protection
Website: https://sos.vermont.gov/nursing-board/
Phone: 802-828-1503

Contact Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) / Division of Licensing and Protection to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New York (NY)	Vermont (VT)
Education Requirements●	No formal education requirement; must complete NYSDOH or NYSED-approved training program	High school diploma or equivalent
Exam Requirements	Provider: Prometric	Provider: Excel Testing (exceltestingvt.com) — confirmed as Vermont's testing provider on the official DLP NATCEP page
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $775-$1,640; competency exam fee: $115; state registration fee: $0 (no separate state registration fee; certification is conferred upon passing the exam); total initial fees: $115; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/new-york/	training program fee: $625–$1,400; competency exam fee: 80; state registration fee: 25; background check fee: $38.25; total initial fees: 143.25; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/vermont/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; Fee: $40	Period: 2 years; Fee: 50

Data verified as of 2026-04-14. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Vermont accepts out-of-state cna licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Education differs: New York requires "No formal education requirement; must complete NYSDOH or NYSED-approved training program" while Vermont requires "High school diploma or equivalent".

Renewal differs: New York — Period: 2 years; Fee: $40; Vermont — Period: 2 years; Fee: 50.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) / Division of Licensing and Protection →

Request credential verification from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit New York board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) / Division of Licensing and Protection.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your CNA License: New York → Vermont

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Vermont Licensing Board

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Transfer Your CNA License: New York → Vermont

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Vermont Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

Related Pages