Georgia vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$325

$350

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$115

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Georgia	South Dakota
Total Fees	$325 ✓	$350
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$115
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Georgia is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

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Renewal Cost

Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Georgia $325

vs South Dakota ($350)

Faster Processing

Georgia 2-4 wks

vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Georgia $65

vs South Dakota ($115)

Georgia Board

Georgia State Board of Licensed Practical Nurses

Official Website →

Full Georgia LVN requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota LVN requirements →

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