Maine vs Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$195

$215

Timeline

6-14 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Virginia
Total Fees	$195 ✓	$215
Application Fee	$35 ✓	$50
Exam Fee	$115	$115
Processing Time	6-14 weeks	6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35	$25 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $195

vs Virginia ($215)

Faster Processing

Virginia 6-12 wks

vs Maine (6-14 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $25

vs Maine ($35)

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maine CNA requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Virginia CNA requirements →

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