Missouri vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$303

$350

Timeline

4-8 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$55

$115

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Missouri	South Dakota
Total Fees	$303 ✓	$350
Application Fee	$55 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$55 ✓	$115
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Missouri is $47 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

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Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Missouri $303

vs South Dakota ($350)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Missouri (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Missouri $55

vs South Dakota ($115)

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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Full South Dakota LVN requirements →

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