Illinois vs Maryland for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$145

IL

vs

$205

MD

Timeline

4-12 wks

IL

vs

4-12 wks

MD

Renewal Fee

N/A

IL

vs

$40

MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Maryland
Total Fees	$145 ✓	$205
Application Fee	N/A	$40
Exam Fee	$90 ✓	$110
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$40
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $145

vs Maryland ($205)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-12 wks

vs Maryland (4-12 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNA requirements →

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maryland CNA requirements →

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