Maine vs Missouri for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$320

$303

Timeline

1-3 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Missouri
Total Fees	$320	$303 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$55 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	1-3 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$55 ✓
CE Hours	12 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Missouri is $17 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Missouri $303

vs Maine ($320)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Missouri (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Missouri $55

vs Maine ($75)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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Full Maine LVN requirements →

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Missouri LVN requirements →

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