California vs Maryland for LVN Licensing
Total Fees
$469
CA
vs
$365
MD
Timeline
4-6 wks
CA
vs
4-8 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
$305
CA
vs
$100
MD
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | California | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $469 | $365 ✓ |
| Application Fee | $220 | $100 ✓ |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-6 weeks ✓ | 4-8 weeks |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $305 | $100 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 30 hrs | 30 hrs |
| NLC Compact Member | No | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Maryland is $104 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Maryland
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Processing Speed
California processes applications in 4-6 weeks.
Winner: California
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NLC Compact
Maryland is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.
Winner: Maryland
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Renewal Cost
Maryland has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.
Winner: Maryland
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Maryland $365
vs California ($469)
Faster Processing
California 4-6 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maryland $100
vs California ($305)
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