California vs North Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$269

$171

Timeline

6-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	North Dakota
Total Fees	$269	$171 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$25 ✓
Exam Fee	$120	$105 ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	$25 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

North Dakota is $98 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

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Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

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Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

North Dakota $171

vs California ($269)

Faster Processing

North Dakota 4-10 wks

vs California (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

North Dakota $25

vs California ($50)

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

Official Website →

Full California CNA requirements →

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full North Dakota CNA requirements →

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California vs North Dakota for CNA Licensing

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Key Differences

Cost

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Renewal Cost

Category Winners

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