California vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$269

$173

Timeline

6-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	South Dakota
Total Fees	$269	$173 ✓
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

South Dakota is $96 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

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

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $173

vs California ($269)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 4-10 wks

vs California (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

South Dakota $25

vs California ($50)

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

Official Website →

Full California CNA requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNA requirements →

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California vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

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Key Differences

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Renewal Cost

Category Winners

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