California vs Kentucky for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$269

$172

Timeline

6-12 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$20

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Kentucky
Total Fees	$269	$172 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$20 ✓
Exam Fee	$120	$112 ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	$20 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

→

Cost

Kentucky is $97 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

→

Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

→

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $20 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kentucky $172

vs California ($269)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs California (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $20

vs California ($50)

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

Official Website →

Full California CNA requirements →

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Kentucky CNA requirements →

Compare More States

Browse all CNA state-to-state comparisons or use our interactive tool.

All CNA Comparisons Interactive Tool

California vs Kentucky for CNA Licensing

Side-by-Side Comparison

Key Differences

Cost

Processing Speed

Renewal Cost

Category Winners

California Board

Kentucky Board

Compare More States

Compare California CNA License

Compare Kentucky CNA License