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Idaho vs New York for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$298
ID
vs
$343
NY
Timeline
1-2 wks
ID
vs
4-8 wks
NY
Renewal Fee
$70
ID
vs
$74
NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Idaho New York
Total Fees $298 $343
Application Fee $66 $143
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 3 years
Renewal Fee $70 $74
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $298
vs New York ($343)
Faster Processing
Idaho 1-2 wks
vs New York (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $70
vs New York ($74)

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