Illinois vs Ohio for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$125

$153.5

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$80

$138.5

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Ohio
Total Fees	$125 ✓	$153.5
Application Fee	$125 ✓	$153.5
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$80 ✓	$138.5
CE Hours	80 hrs	48 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $28.5 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 Ohio ($153.5)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-8 wks

vs Ohio (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $80

vs Ohio ($138.5)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Full Illinois CNM requirements →

Ohio Board

Ohio Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Ohio CNM requirements →

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