Illinois vs Kentucky for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$310

$325

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Kentucky
Total Fees	$310 ✓	$325
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$50 ✓	$55
CE Hours	20 hrs	14 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Kentucky

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Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $310

vs Kentucky ($325)

Faster Processing

Illinois 2-4 wks

vs Kentucky (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $50

vs Kentucky ($55)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Full Kentucky LVN requirements →

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