⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Florida Board of Nursing – Florida Department of Health directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your CNA License: Georgia → Florida

Everything you need to know about transferring your cna license from Georgia to Florida

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Georgia (GA)	Florida (FL)
Education Requirements●	Must complete a Georgia-approved Nurse Aide Training Program (NATP, 85 hours); no high school diploma required	Must complete a FBON-approved CNA training program (120 hours); no high school diploma required for standard pathway
Exam Requirements	Provider: Credentia (NNAAP)	Provider: Prometric
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $550–$1,280; competency exam fee: $130; state registration fee: $0; background check fee: Varies; total initial fees: $130+; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/georgia/	training program fee: $725–$1,560; competency exam fee: $155; state registration fee: Included; background check fee: $50–$75; total initial fees: $205–$230; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/florida/; https://www.prometric.com/exams/nurseaide-fl
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (24 months, no grace period); Fee: $0	Period: 2 years (expires May 31 of renewal year); Fee: $55

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Florida accepts out-of-state cna licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Education differs: Georgia requires "Must complete a Georgia-approved Nurse Aide Training Program (NATP, 85 hours); no high school diploma required" while Florida requires "Must complete a FBON-approved CNA training program (120 hours); no high school diploma required for standard pathway".
Renewal differs: Georgia — Period: 2 years (24 months, no grace period); Fee: $0; Florida — Period: 2 years (expires May 31 of renewal year); Fee: $55.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Florida Board of Nursing – Florida Department of Health →
2
Request credential verification from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) – Healthcare Facility Regulation Division — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Georgia board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Florida Board of Nursing – Florida Department of Health.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Florida Licensing Board

Board: Florida Board of Nursing – Florida Department of Health
Website: https://floridasnursing.gov/certified-nursing-assistant/
Phone: (850) 245-4125

Contact Florida Board of Nursing – Florida Department of Health to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Georgia (GA)	Florida (FL)
Education Requirements●	Must complete a Georgia-approved Nurse Aide Training Program (NATP, 85 hours); no high school diploma required	Must complete a FBON-approved CNA training program (120 hours); no high school diploma required for standard pathway
Exam Requirements	Provider: Credentia (NNAAP)	Provider: Prometric
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $550–$1,280; competency exam fee: $130; state registration fee: $0; background check fee: Varies; total initial fees: $130+; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/georgia/	training program fee: $725–$1,560; competency exam fee: $155; state registration fee: Included; background check fee: $50–$75; total initial fees: $205–$230; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/florida/; https://www.prometric.com/exams/nurseaide-fl
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (24 months, no grace period); Fee: $0	Period: 2 years (expires May 31 of renewal year); Fee: $55

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Florida accepts out-of-state cna licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Education differs: Georgia requires "Must complete a Georgia-approved Nurse Aide Training Program (NATP, 85 hours); no high school diploma required" while Florida requires "Must complete a FBON-approved CNA training program (120 hours); no high school diploma required for standard pathway".

Renewal differs: Georgia — Period: 2 years (24 months, no grace period); Fee: $0; Florida — Period: 2 years (expires May 31 of renewal year); Fee: $55.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Florida Board of Nursing – Florida Department of Health →

Request credential verification from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) – Healthcare Facility Regulation Division — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Georgia board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Florida Board of Nursing – Florida Department of Health.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your CNA License: Georgia → Florida

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Florida Licensing Board

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Transfer Your CNA License: Georgia → Florida

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Florida Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

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