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Montana vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
MT
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
2-4 wks
MT
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$50
MT
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana Washington
Total Fees $285 $388
Application Fee $50 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $50 $113
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $103 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $285
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Montana (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $50
vs Washington ($113)

Montana Board

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