Arizona vs California for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$222

$269

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$50

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	California
Total Fees	$222 ✓	$269
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	$105 ✓	$120
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$50
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Arizona is $47 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arizona

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Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arizona $222

vs California ($269)

Faster Processing

Arizona 4-10 wks

vs California (6-12 wks)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Arizona CNA requirements →

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

Official Website →

Full California CNA requirements →

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