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Montana vs North Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
MT
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
2-4 wks
MT
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$50
MT
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana North Carolina
Total Fees $285 $325
Application Fee $50 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $100
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $285
vs North Carolina ($325)
Faster Processing
Montana 2-4 wks
vs North Carolina (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $50
vs North Carolina ($100)

Montana Board

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