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California vs Idaho for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$469
CA
vs
$298
ID
Timeline
4-6 wks
CA
vs
1-2 wks
ID
Renewal Fee
$305
CA
vs
$70
ID

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Idaho
Total Fees $469 $298
Application Fee $220 $66
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $305 $70
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $171 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

NLC Compact

Idaho is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $298
vs California ($469)
Faster Processing
Idaho 1-2 wks
vs California (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $70
vs California ($305)

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