California vs Idaho for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$500

$90

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$150

$70

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Idaho
Total Fees	$500	$90 ✓
Application Fee	$500	$90 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$150	$70 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Idaho is $410 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

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Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Idaho $90

vs California ($500)

Faster Processing

California 4-8 wks

vs Idaho (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Idaho $70

vs California ($150)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

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Full California CNM requirements →

Idaho Board

Idaho Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Idaho CNM requirements →

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