Illinois vs Maine for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$145

$195

Timeline

4-12 wks

6-14 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Maine
Total Fees	$145 ✓	$195
Application Fee	N/A	$35
Exam Fee	$90 ✓	$115
Processing Time	4-12 weeks ✓	6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$35
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Processing Speed

Illinois processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $145

vs Maine ($195)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-12 wks

vs Maine (6-14 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNA requirements →

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maine CNA requirements →

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