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Montana vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
MT
vs
$350
SD
Timeline
2-4 wks
MT
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$50
MT
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana South Dakota
Total Fees $285 $350
Application Fee $50 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $115
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $65 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 South Dakota ($350)
Faster Processing
Montana 2-4 wks
vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $50
vs South Dakota ($115)

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