California vs Illinois for CRNA Licensing

Total Fees

$500

$125

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$150

$80

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Illinois
Total Fees	$500	$125 ✓
Application Fee	$500	$125 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$150	$80 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs ✓	80 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $375 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $125

vs California ($500)

Faster Processing

California 4-8 wks

vs Illinois (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $80

vs California ($150)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

Official Website →

Full California CRNA requirements →

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Illinois CRNA requirements →

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