New Jersey vs New York for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$430

$343

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$160

$74

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New Jersey	New York
Total Fees	$430	$343 ✓
Application Fee	$160	$143 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$160	$74 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	No

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $87 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: New Jersey

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Renewal Cost

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $343

vs New Jersey ($430)

Faster Processing

New Jersey 4-8 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $74

vs New Jersey ($160)

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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Full New York LVN requirements →

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