Register to access the Nurse Aide Registry Inquiry System

• Step 1: Navigate a web browser to: nars.dph.mass.gov
• Step 2: Click on "Register as a new user” then complete the registration form
• Step 3: Select “Yes” to indicate you currently use the Nurse Aide Inquiry Response Phone System and enter the Access Code used to access the phone system.
• Step 4: Once you fill in your user information, click on the “Register” button.  Accounts are unique to each registered individual. DO NOT share your login credentials with anyone else.
• Step 5: You will be prompted to update select information about your organization. Complete the form as directed and click on “Update Organization Information.” After you update your organization information, your request to create an account will be pending approval by DPH.
• Step 6: Complete and submit the NARIS Access Administrator Contact Form. Please note that failure to return form will result in delay and/or denial of NARIS access.

Need additional help creating an account to access NARIS? Watch these tutorials for step-by-step instructions: Tutorials to register for and use Nurse Aide Registry Inquiry System

Follow these steps to use the online system:

1. Navigate a web browser to: nars.dph.mass.gov
2. Use your Email and Password to login to the Nurse Aide Registry Inquiry System.
3. Click on LOOKUP EMPLOYEE STATUS.
4. Enter the Social Security Number (SSN) of the person for whom you are searching.  Select the “Search” button.
5. Select the “Print Results” button to print a copy of your search results.  Repeat Step 4 to search for another individual.  

You may also reference the NARIS External User Manual.