California vs New York for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$269

$200

Timeline

6-12 wks

6-14 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	New York
Total Fees	$269	$200 ✓
Application Fee	$100	N/A
Exam Fee	$120 ✓	$125
Processing Time	6-12 weeks ✓	6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $69 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Processing Speed

California processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: California

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $200

vs California ($269)

Faster Processing

California 6-12 wks

vs New York (6-14 wks)

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

Official Website →

Full California CNA requirements →

New York Board

New York State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full New York CNA requirements →

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