Alabama vs Florida for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$348

$385

Timeline

4-8 wks

8-24 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	Florida
Total Fees	$348 ✓	$385
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$110
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	8-24 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$75 ✓
CE Hours	24 hrs ✓	25 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Alabama is $37 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

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Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Alabama $348

vs Florida ($385)

Faster Processing

Alabama 4-8 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs Alabama ($100)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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Full Alabama LVN requirements →

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Florida LVN requirements →

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