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California vs Nevada for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$499
CA
vs
$405
NV
Pre-Licensing
135 hrs
CA
vs
90 hrs
NV
Timeline
8-16 wks
CA
vs
10-18 wks
NV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Nevada
Total Fees $499 $405
Pre-Licensing Hours 135 hrs 90 hrs
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 10-18 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $350 $140
CE Hours 45 hrs 24 hrs
Reciprocity None None

Key Differences

Cost

Nevada is $94 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Nevada

Education Hours

Nevada requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Nevada

Processing Speed

California processes applications in 8-16 weeks.

Winner: California

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Nevada $405
vs California ($499)
Fewer Hours
Nevada 90 hrs
vs California (135 hrs)
Faster Processing
California 8-16 wks
vs Nevada (10-18 wks)

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