California vs New York for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$469

$343

Timeline

4-6 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$305

$74

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	New York
Total Fees	$469	$343 ✓
Application Fee	$220	$143 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$305	$74 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $126 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Processing Speed

California processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: California

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Renewal Cost

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $343

vs California ($469)

Faster Processing

California 4-6 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $74

vs California ($305)

California Board

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

Official Website →

Full California LVN requirements →

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

Official Website →

Full New York LVN requirements →

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