Kentucky vs Maine for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

Timeline

4-8 wks

1-3 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Maine
Total Fees	$355	$355
Application Fee	$75	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	1-3 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$75
CE Hours	14 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

→

Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

→

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kentucky $355

vs Maine ($355)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs Maine ($75)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky RN requirements →

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine RN requirements →

Compare More States

Browse all RN state-to-state comparisons or use our interactive tool.

All RN Comparisons Interactive Tool