Colorado vs Maine for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$285

$320

Timeline

4-6 wks

1-3 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Colorado	Maine
Total Fees	$285 ✓	$320
Application Fee	$35 ✓	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	1-3 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35 ✓	$75
CE Hours	N/A	12 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Colorado is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Colorado $285

vs Maine ($320)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Colorado (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Colorado $35

vs Maine ($75)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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Full Colorado LVN requirements →

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine LVN requirements →

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