Indiana vs Maine for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$270

$320

Timeline

2-4 wks

1-3 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Indiana	Maine
Total Fees	$270 ✓	$320
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	1-3 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50 ✓	$75
CE Hours	N/A	12 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Indiana is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Indiana $270

vs Maine ($320)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Indiana (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Indiana $50

vs Maine ($75)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

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Full Indiana LVN requirements →

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine LVN requirements →

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