California vs Florida for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$269

$252

Timeline

6-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Florida
Total Fees	$269	$252 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	$120 ✓	$125
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	$50
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Florida is $17 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

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Processing Speed

Florida processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Florida $252

vs California ($269)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-10 wks

vs California (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

California $50

vs Florida ($50)

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

Official Website →

Full California CNA requirements →

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Florida CNA requirements →

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