Maine vs New Jersey for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$195

$218

Timeline

6-14 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

$30

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	New Jersey
Total Fees	$195 ✓	$218
Application Fee	$35	$30 ✓
Exam Fee	$115 ✓	$120
Processing Time	6-14 weeks	6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35	$30 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

New Jersey processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: New Jersey

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Renewal Cost

New Jersey has lower renewal fees at $30 per cycle.

Winner: New Jersey

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $195

vs New Jersey ($218)

Faster Processing

New Jersey 6-12 wks

vs Maine (6-14 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New Jersey $30

vs Maine ($35)

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maine CNA requirements →

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

Official Website →

Full New Jersey CNA requirements →

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