A court order showing the name change (Adoption, legal name change, federal identity change).

A divorce decree showing the name change.

A copy of a state issued marriage license that includes the original signature and seal from the clerk of the court.

If you are submitting your request online, please attach/upload supporting documents, which must be one of the following: Please log into your MQA Online Services Portal account to submit your request and enter your full name as it appears on your legal documentation. Name changes require legal documentation showing the name change. If you are renewing online and need to change your name, please follow these instructions prior to renewing your license:

Note: Do not submit certificates of completion of in-service hours to the Florida Board of Nursing.

Initiating contact to confirm the receipt of fees or the status of your license prior to this time will not expedite the renewal process.

The process of renewing a license and receiving a printed license in the mail may take 7-10 business days.

You should contact your board office for further instruction.

If your license was Delinquent/Active before the renewal deadline, it will be moved to Null and Void status after the renewal deadline.

The delinquency fee will be in addition to your renewal fees.

If you are renewing your license after the expiration date and your status still indicates Clear/Active, you will be assessed a delinquency fee.

Please note that you can now renew online, print a copy of your application summary and mail it with your cashier’s check or money order to:

You may renew online if you have a credit or debit card to complete the transaction.

Note: CNAs who administer medication to patients of a home health agency should also be aware of the requirements of s. Licensees who have become Null and Void or elected to Voluntarily Relinquish their CNA license must reapply for licensure and meet current requirements. Licensees who fail to meet these requirements must reapply for licensure and comply with current laws and rules. In order to renew the CNA license at the end of the two year renewal cycle, CNAs are required to perform nursing-related services for monetary compensation within the last 24 consecutive months in order to remain on the registry.

Licenses that expired will go null and void on Jif not renewed. Group 2 – current licenses will expire at midnight, Eastern Standard Time, May 31, 2024. Group 1 – current license will expire at midnight, Eastern Standard Time, May 31, 2023.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) are renewed by the department in two groups:

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