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The cheapest state to get a cna license is Alabama at $0. The most expensive is Alaska at $100. The national average is $17.
Lowest
$0
Alabama
Average
$17
across 51 states
Median
$0
32 states at or below
Range
$100
spread across states
| # | State | Renewal Fee | Initial Fees | Renewal Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | $0 | $135–$185 | 2 years |
| #1 | Arizona | $0 | $Exam fee only | 2 years |
| #1 | Arkansas | $0 | $125–$135 | 2 years (24 months, no grace period) |
| #1 | California | $0 | $115–$180 | 2 years |
| #1 | Colorado | $0 | $135+ | 2 years (24 months) |
| #1 | Connecticut | $0 | $118+ | 2 years (24 months) |
| #1 | District of Columbia | $0 | $167–$192 | 2 years (24 months) |
| #1 | Georgia | $0 | $130+ | 2 years (24 months, no grace period) |
| #1 | Hawaii | $0 (Group 1) or $27 (Group 2) | $225–$235 | 2 years (24 months) |
| #1 | Idaho | $0 | $29–$39 | 2 years (24 months from last day worked) |
| #1 | Illinois | $0 | $85 | 2 years (24 months) |
| #1 | Indiana | $0 | $100 | 2 years |
| #1 | Iowa | $0 | $165–$205 | 2 years (24 months) |
| #1 | Kansas | $0 | $20 | 2 years (24 months) |
| #1 | Kentucky | $0 | $135–$150 | 2 years |
| #1 | Louisiana | $0 | $151 | 2 years (24 months) |
| #1 | Maine | $0 | $0 for registry placement | 2 years (24 months) |
| #1 | Massachusetts | $0 | $100 | 2 years (24 months) |
| #1 | Minnesota | $0 | $270 | 2 years (24 months) |
| #1 | Montana | $0 | $97 | 2 years |
| #1 | Nebraska | $0 | $100 | 2 years (continuous) |
| #1 | North Carolina | $0 | $140 | 2 years |
| #1 | North Dakota | $0 | $275 | 2 years |
| #1 | Ohio | $0 | $104 | 2 years |
| #1 | Oklahoma | $0-$10 | $75 | 2 years |
| #1 | Pennsylvania | $0 | $157–$175 | 2 years |
| #1 | South Dakota | $0 | $207.50 | 2 years |
| #1 | Tennessee | $0 | $177.15 | 2 years |
| #1 | Texas | $0 | $145–$160 | 2 years |
| #1 | Utah | $0 | $145 | 2 years |
| #1 | West Virginia | $0 | $175 | 2 years |
| #1 | Wisconsin | $0 | $137.75 | 2 years |
| #33 | Missouri | $20 | $125 | 2 years |
| #34 | Delaware | $25 | $115+ | 2 years (24 months) |
| #34 | Mississippi | $25 | $135 | 2 years |
| #34 | New Mexico | $25 | $140 | 2 years |
| #37 | New Jersey | $30 | $76 | 2 years |
| #37 | Virginia | $30 | $180 | 1 year |
| #39 | Rhode Island | $35 | $205 | 2 years |
| #39 | South Carolina | $35 | $165 | 2 years |
| #41 | Maryland | $40 | $161.25 | 2 years |
| #41 | Michigan | $40 | $215 | 2 years (24 months) |
| #41 | New York | $40 | $115 | 2 years |
| #44 | Nevada | $50 | $190 | 2 years |
| #44 | Wyoming | $50 | $247 | 2 years (even-numbered years, October 1 - December 31) |
| #46 | Florida | $55 | $205–$230 | 2 years (expires May 31 of renewal year) |
| #47 | Oregon | $60 | $176.50 | 2 years |
| #48 | New Hampshire | $63 | $310 | 2 years |
| #49 | Vermont | $65 | $116.50 | 2 years |
| #50 | Washington | $95 | $285 | 1 year |
| #51 | Alaska | $100 | $260–$335 | 2 years (all certifications expire March 31 of even-numbered years) |
Renewal fees are per renewal cycle as reported by state licensing boards. Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full renewal details.
Alabama has the lowest renewal fee at $0. The national average renewal fee is $17.
There is significant variation across the 51 states with data. Values range from $0 to $100, with a median of $0.