Iowa vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$155

$173

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	South Dakota
Total Fees	$155 ✓	$173
Application Fee	N/A	$25
Exam Fee	$105	$105
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$25
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $18 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $155

vs South Dakota ($173)

Faster Processing

Iowa 4-8 wks

vs South Dakota (4-10 wks)

Iowa Board

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing / Direct Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Iowa CNA requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNA requirements →

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