California vs Maine for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$269

$195

Timeline

6-12 wks

6-14 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Maine
Total Fees	$269	$195 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$35 ✓
Exam Fee	$120	$115 ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks ✓	6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	$35 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $74 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

California processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: California

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Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $195

vs California ($269)

Faster Processing

California 6-12 wks

vs Maine (6-14 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maine $35

vs California ($50)

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

Official Website →

Full California CNA requirements →

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maine CNA requirements →

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