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Montana vs New York for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
MT
vs
$343
NY
Timeline
2-4 wks
MT
vs
4-8 wks
NY
Renewal Fee
$50
MT
vs
$74
NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana New York
Total Fees $285 $343
Application Fee $50 $143
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 3 years
Renewal Fee $50 $74
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $58 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

Montana processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Montana

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $285
vs New York ($343)
Faster Processing
Montana 2-4 wks
vs New York (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $50
vs New York ($74)

Montana Board

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New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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