Illinois vs Missouri for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$310

$303

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Missouri
Total Fees	$310	$303 ✓
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$55
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50 ✓	$55
CE Hours	20 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Missouri is $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

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Processing Speed

Illinois processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Illinois

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Missouri

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Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Missouri $303

vs Illinois ($310)

Faster Processing

Illinois 2-4 wks

vs Missouri (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $50

vs Missouri ($55)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

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