Florida vs Maine for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$252

$195

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-14 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Maine
Total Fees	$252	$195 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$35 ✓
Exam Fee	$125	$115 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	$35 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $57 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

Florida processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Florida

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Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $195

vs Florida ($252)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-10 wks

vs Maine (6-14 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maine $35

vs Florida ($50)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Florida CNA requirements →

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maine CNA requirements →

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