California vs Massachusetts for Agent Licensing
Total Fees
$499
CA
vs
$278
MA
Pre-Licensing
135 hrs
CA
vs
40 hrs
MA
Timeline
8-16 wks
CA
vs
8-12 wks
MA
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | California | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $499 | $278 ✓ |
| Pre-Licensing Hours | 135 hrs | 40 hrs ✓ |
| Processing Time | 8-16 weeks | 8-12 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | 4 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $350 | $103 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 45 hrs | 12 hrs ✓ |
| Reciprocity | None | Partial |
Key Differences
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Cost
Massachusetts is $221 cheaper for total licensing fees.
Winner: Massachusetts
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Education Hours
Massachusetts requires only 40 pre-licensing hours.
Winner: Massachusetts
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Processing Speed
Massachusetts processes applications in 8-12 weeks.
Winner: Massachusetts
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Massachusetts $278
vs California ($499)
Fewer Hours
Massachusetts 40 hrs
vs California (135 hrs)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 8-12 wks
vs California (8-16 wks)
Massachusetts
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