California vs Utah for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$269

$205

Timeline

6-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Utah
Total Fees	$269	$205 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$50 ✓
Exam Fee	$120	$105 ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	$35 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Utah is $64 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Utah

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Processing Speed

Utah processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Utah

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Renewal Cost

Utah has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Utah

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Utah $205

vs California ($269)

Faster Processing

Utah 4-10 wks

vs California (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Utah $35

vs California ($50)

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

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Full California CNA requirements →

Utah Board

Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Utah CNA requirements →

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