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Maine vs North Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$195
ME
vs
$170
NC
Timeline
6-14 wks
ME
vs
4-12 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$35
ME
vs
$35
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine North Carolina
Total Fees $195 $170
Application Fee $35 N/A
Exam Fee $115 $120
Processing Time 6-14 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $35 $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $170
vs Maine ($195)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 4-12 wks
vs Maine (6-14 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $35
vs North Carolina ($35)

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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