California vs Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$269

$215

Timeline

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Virginia
Total Fees	$269	$215 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$50 ✓
Exam Fee	$120	$115 ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	$25 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Virginia is $54 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Virginia $215

vs California ($269)

Faster Processing

California 6-12 wks

vs Virginia (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $25

vs California ($50)

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

Official Website →

Full California CNA requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Virginia CNA requirements →

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