Maine vs Maryland for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$195

$205

Timeline

6-14 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

$40

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Maryland
Total Fees	$195 ✓	$205
Application Fee	$35 ✓	$40
Exam Fee	$115	$110 ✓
Processing Time	6-14 weeks	4-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35 ✓	$40
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

Maryland processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: Maryland

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Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $195

vs Maryland ($205)

Faster Processing

Maryland 4-12 wks

vs Maine (6-14 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maine $35

vs Maryland ($40)

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maine CNA requirements →

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maryland CNA requirements →

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