California vs Maine for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$500

$100

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$150

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Maine
Total Fees	$500	$100 ✓
Application Fee	$500	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$150	$100 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs ✓	75 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $400 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $100

vs California ($500)

Faster Processing

California 4-8 wks

vs Maine (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maine $100

vs California ($150)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

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Full California NP requirements →

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine NP requirements →

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