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Delaware vs Maryland for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$370
DE
vs
$365
MD
Timeline
4-6 wks
DE
vs
4-8 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
$95
DE
vs
$100
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware Maryland
Total Fees $370 $365
Application Fee $95 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $95 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Processing Speed

Delaware processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Delaware

Renewal Cost

Delaware has lower renewal fees at $95 per cycle.

Winner: Delaware

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $365
vs Delaware ($370)
Faster Processing
Delaware 4-6 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Delaware $95
vs Maryland ($100)

Delaware Board

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Maryland Board of Nursing

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