Florida vs Maryland for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$252

$205

Timeline

4-10 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$40

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Maryland
Total Fees	$252	$205 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$40 ✓
Exam Fee	$125	$110 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	$40 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Maryland is $47 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

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Processing Speed

Florida processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Florida

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Renewal Cost

Maryland has lower renewal fees at $40 per cycle.

Winner: Maryland

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maryland $205

vs Florida ($252)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-10 wks

vs Maryland (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maryland $40

vs Florida ($50)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Florida CNA requirements →

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maryland CNA requirements →

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