Maine vs Missouri for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$350

Timeline

1-3 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Missouri
Total Fees	$355	$350 ✓
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$105
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	1-3 weeks ✓	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$60 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Missouri is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Missouri $350

vs Maine ($355)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Missouri (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Missouri $60

vs Maine ($75)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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Full Maine RN requirements →

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Missouri RN requirements →

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