Maine vs New York for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$195

ME

vs

$200

NY

Timeline

6-14 wks

ME

vs

6-14 wks

NY

Renewal Fee

$35

ME

vs

N/A

NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	New York
Total Fees	$195 ✓	$200
Application Fee	$35	N/A
Exam Fee	$115 ✓	$125
Processing Time	6-14 weeks	6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $195

vs New York ($200)

Faster Processing

Maine 6-14 wks

vs New York (6-14 wks)

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maine CNA requirements →

New York Board

New York State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full New York CNA requirements →

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