Florida vs Georgia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$252

$177

Timeline

4-10 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Georgia
Total Fees	$252	$177 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$25 ✓
Exam Fee	$125	$107 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Georgia is $75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

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Processing Speed

Georgia processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Georgia $177

vs Florida ($252)

Faster Processing

Georgia 4-8 wks

vs Florida (4-10 wks)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Florida CNA requirements →

Georgia Board

Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Georgia CNA requirements →

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