Illinois vs Utah for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$145

$205

Timeline

4-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Utah
Total Fees	$145 ✓	$205
Application Fee	N/A	$50
Exam Fee	$90 ✓	$105
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-10 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 $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Processing Speed

Utah processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Utah

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $145

vs Utah ($205)

Faster Processing

Utah 4-10 wks

vs Illinois (4-12 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

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Full Illinois CNA requirements →

Utah Board

Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Utah CNA requirements →

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