Arizona vs Maine for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$222

$195

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-14 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	Maine
Total Fees	$222	$195 ✓
Application Fee	$50	$35 ✓
Exam Fee	$105 ✓	$115
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$35
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $27 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $195

vs Arizona ($222)

Faster Processing

Arizona 4-10 wks

vs Maine (6-14 wks)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Arizona CNA requirements →

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maine CNA requirements →

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