Georgia vs Maine for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$282

$355

Timeline

2-4 wks

1-3 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Georgia	Maine
Total Fees	$282 ✓	$355
Application Fee	$40 ✓	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	1-3 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$75
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Georgia is $73 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Georgia $282

vs Maine ($355)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Georgia (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Georgia $65

vs Maine ($75)

Georgia Board

Georgia Board of Nursing

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Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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