Skip to content

California vs Wisconsin for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$469
CA
vs
$332
WI
Timeline
4-6 wks
CA
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$305
CA
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Wisconsin
Total Fees $469 $332
Application Fee $220 $82
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $305 $82
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $137 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Processing Speed

Wisconsin processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Wisconsin

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $82 per cycle.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $332
vs California ($469)
Faster Processing
Wisconsin 2-4 wks
vs California (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wisconsin $82
vs California ($305)

California Board

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

Official Website →

Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Compare More States

Browse all LVN state-to-state comparisons or use our interactive tool.

Compare California LVN License

Compare Wisconsin LVN License