Hawaii vs Maine for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$190

$195

Timeline

4-12 wks

6-14 wks

Renewal Fee

$27

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	Maine
Total Fees	$190 ✓	$195
Application Fee	$25	N/A
Exam Fee	$115	$115
Processing Time	4-12 weeks ✓	6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$27	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Hawaii is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

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Processing Speed

Hawaii processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Hawaii $190

vs Maine ($195)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 4-12 wks

vs Maine (6-14 wks)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Hawaii CNA requirements →

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maine CNA requirements →

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