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Montana vs West Virginia for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$75
MT
vs
$80
WV
Timeline
4-8 wks
MT
vs
4-8 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$50
MT
vs
$35
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana West Virginia
Total Fees $75 $80
Application Fee $75 $80
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $35
CE Hours N/A 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $75
vs West Virginia ($80)
Faster Processing
Montana 4-8 wks
vs West Virginia (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $35
vs Montana ($50)

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