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Idaho vs Montana for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$298
ID
vs
$285
MT
Timeline
1-2 wks
ID
vs
2-4 wks
MT
Renewal Fee
$70
ID
vs
$50
MT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Idaho Montana
Total Fees $298 $285
Application Fee $66 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $70 $50
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $13 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $285
vs Idaho ($298)
Faster Processing
Idaho 1-2 wks
vs Montana (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $50
vs Idaho ($70)

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