California vs Georgia for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$500

$75

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$150

$65

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Georgia
Total Fees	$500	$75 ✓
Application Fee	$500	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$150	$65 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Georgia is $425 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

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Renewal Cost

Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Georgia $75

vs California ($500)

Faster Processing

California 4-8 wks

vs Georgia (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Georgia $65

vs California ($150)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

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Full California CNM requirements →

Georgia Board

Georgia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Georgia CNM requirements →

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