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Maryland vs North Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$365
MD
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$100
MD
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland North Carolina
Total Fees $365 $325
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs Maryland ($365)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maryland $100
vs North Carolina ($100)

Maryland Board

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