South Dakota vs Texas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$350

$340

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$115

$68

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	South Dakota	Texas
Total Fees	$350	$340 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$115	$68 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	20 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Texas is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

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Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Texas $340

vs South Dakota ($350)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Texas (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Texas $68

vs South Dakota ($115)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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Full South Dakota LVN requirements →

Texas Board

Texas Board of Nursing

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Full Texas LVN requirements →

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