Maine vs West Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$195

Timeline

6-14 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	West Virginia
Total Fees	$195	$195
Application Fee	$35 ✓	$40
Exam Fee	$115	$105 ✓
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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Processing Speed

West Virginia processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: West Virginia

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Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $195

vs West Virginia ($195)

Faster Processing

West Virginia 6-12 wks

vs Maine (6-14 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

West Virginia $25

vs Maine ($35)

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maine CNA requirements →

West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full West Virginia CNA requirements →

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