12/11/2025
CHHHA Renewal in New Jersey: Part 1 — What You MUST Know Before You Renew
Renewing your CHHHA certification in New Jersey can feel confusing, and many aides only realize something is wrong when they’re already close to the deadline. So let’s make this simple, clear, and stress-free.
This guide covers the core basics you must know before starting the renewal process.
1. How Often Do You Need to Renew?
In New Jersey, your Certified Homemaker–Home Health Aide (CHHHA) certification must be renewed every two years.
Your certification expiration date follows the Board’s renewal cycle, for example:
-Current renewal date: 11/30/2025
-Next renewal: 11/30/2027
-After that: 11/30/2029
👉 Note: New Jersey does offer a 30-day grace period, but you will be charged a late fee. It’s always better to renew on time.
2. Who Handles CHHHA Renewal?
All CHHHA renewals in New Jersey are processed by:
New Jersey Board of Nursing (NJBON)
-They manage:
-The online renewal portal
-Renewal notices
-Fees
-Verification of employment from your agency
Everything is done through their system—there is no paper renewal.
3. What Are the Main Requirements for Renewal?
To renew your certification successfully, you must have:
✔ Active CHHHA Employment
You need to have worked under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in a licensed home care agency.
If you have zero work for two full years, renewal becomes more complicated (covered in a later part).
✔ A Valid Email Address
The Board sends renewal notices only by email and to the home mailing address they have on file.
If your email is old, inactive, or full — you may miss your renewal notice.
✔ Your Agency Must Verify You
Your employer must electronically confirm:
-You worked for them
-You were supervised by an RN
-Your employment is active or recent
Without this verification, the Board cannot renew you.
✔ Payment
Renewal fees vary by cycle and appear on your portal when you begin renewal.
You must pay online for the renewal to be processed.
4. When Will You Receive Your Renewal Notice?
The NJ Board of Nursing sends a notice about 60 days before the renewal date.
But here is the common problem:
❗ Many CHHHAs never see the email because:
It lands in spam
Their email changed
Their inbox is full
They never updated their email in the system
Tip:
Add these domains to your safe list:njoag.govgov
And always update your email if you change it.
5. What If You Don’t Get the Email?
This happens all the time — don’t panic.
You can still renew by:
Logging in directly to the NJ portal
Starting your renewal once the cycle opens
Completing all steps and paying the fee
Your agency still needs to verify you — but the email notice is not required to begin.
More Coming in the Next Parts…
Part 2: How to Renew Online
(step-by-step with screenshots + common error fixes)
Part 3: What to Do if Your Agency Won’t Verify You
(very common problem — and your options)
Part 4: If Your License Expired or Lapsed
(and what steps to take to return to active status)
Part 5: FAQs + Real “What-If” Scenarios
(like missing deadlines, switching agencies, losing access to your portal, etc.)
If you have ANY questions, feel free to leave them in the comment section — we’re here to help every CHHHA stay active and stress-free.
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