When you have met all registration requirements, including the successful completion of the registration and jurisprudence exams, the College will send you the Initial Registration form. 

This form must be completed and returned to the College with all applicable fees. A police criminal record check is also required if you have not already submitted one as part of your application or if a previously submitted check has expired (note that checks are only valid for six months from date of issue).

Once the College has received all required documents and fees, your registration will be completed within 15 business days. You can confirm your registered status by going to Find a Nurse, the College’s online register, and searching for your name. 

Remember:

• If the name on any of your supporting documents is different from the name appearing on any of your forms, then please include a photocopy of your birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decree or legal name change document with your application.
  
  
• All applications for registration are confidential. Information about your application will be given only to you unless you provide written permission to release the information to a third party (i.e., an employer, spouse, agency or lawyer). To release information to a third party, you must send us a written and signed letter of permission or complete the Authorization to Release Information Form.
• If during the application process the College receives any information that could affect your ability to practise nursing, it will be reviewed by the College and may extend the time needed to process your application. 
• Your application with the College will remain open as long as there is evidence of progress towards meeting eligibility requirements. If there has been no activity on your application for two years, then the College will consider the application closed. Once that occurs, you will need to submit new application forms, fees and documentation if you wish to register with the College.

Questions? If you have any questions about your examinations or the registration process, contact the College at cno@cnomail.org or by calling our Customer Service Centre at 416 928-0900, or toll-free in Ontario 1 800 387-5526.