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New Mexico vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NM
vs
$350
SD
Timeline
2-4 wks
NM
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$93
NM
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico South Dakota
Total Fees $360 $350
Application Fee $110 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $93 $115
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Renewal Cost

New Mexico has lower renewal fees at $93 per cycle.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Dakota $350
vs New Mexico ($360)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 2-4 wks
vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $93
vs South Dakota ($115)

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