Alaska vs California for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$575

$469

Timeline

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$200

$305

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	California
Total Fees	$575	$469 ✓
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$220
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200 ✓	$305
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

California is $106 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: California

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Renewal Cost

Alaska has lower renewal fees at $200 per cycle.

Winner: Alaska

Category Winners

Lower Cost

California $469

vs Alaska ($575)

Faster Processing

Alaska 4-6 wks

vs California (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Alaska $200

vs California ($305)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Alaska LVN requirements →

California Board

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

Official Website →

Full California LVN requirements →

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