California vs West Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$269

$195

Timeline

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	West Virginia
Total Fees	$269	$195 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$40 ✓
Exam Fee	$120	$105 ✓
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

West Virginia is $74 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

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Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

West Virginia $195

vs California ($269)

Faster Processing

California 6-12 wks

vs West Virginia (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

West Virginia $25

vs California ($50)

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

Official Website →

Full California CNA requirements →

West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full West Virginia CNA requirements →

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