South Dakota vs Utah for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$173

$205

Timeline

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$25

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	South Dakota	Utah
Total Fees	$173 ✓	$205
Application Fee	$25 ✓	$50
Exam Fee	$105	$105
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$25 ✓	$35
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $32 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

South Dakota has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $173

vs Utah ($205)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 4-10 wks

vs Utah (4-10 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

South Dakota $25

vs Utah ($35)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNA requirements →

Utah Board

Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Utah CNA requirements →

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