Illinois vs Montana for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$310

$285

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Montana
Total Fees	$310	$285 ✓
Application Fee	$50	$50
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	$50
CE Hours	20 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Montana is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Montana $285

vs Illinois ($310)

Faster Processing

Illinois 2-4 wks

vs Montana (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $50

vs Montana ($50)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Montana Board

Montana Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Montana LVN requirements →

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