California vs Georgia for LVN Licensing
Total Fees
$469
CA
vs
$325
GA
Timeline
4-6 wks
CA
vs
2-4 wks
GA
Renewal Fee
$305
CA
vs
$65
GA
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | California | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $469 | $325 ✓ |
| Application Fee | $220 | $75 ✓ |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-6 weeks | 2-4 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $305 | $65 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 30 hrs | 30 hrs |
| NLC Compact Member | No | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Georgia is $144 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Georgia
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Processing Speed
Georgia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.
Winner: Georgia
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NLC Compact
Georgia is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.
Winner: Georgia
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Renewal Cost
Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.
Winner: Georgia
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Georgia $325
vs California ($469)
Faster Processing
Georgia 2-4 wks
vs California (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Georgia $65
vs California ($305)
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