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Idaho vs Iowa for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$215
ID
vs
$271
IA
Pre-Licensing
90 hrs
ID
vs
60 hrs
IA
Timeline
8-14 wks
ID
vs
10-16 wks
IA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Idaho Iowa
Total Fees $215 ✓ $271
Pre-Licensing Hours 90 hrs 60 hrs ✓
Processing Time 8-14 weeks ✓ 10-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 3 years
Renewal Fee N/A $125
CE Hours 24 hrs ✓ 36 hrs
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Idaho is $56 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

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Education Hours

Iowa requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Iowa

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Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 8-14 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $215
vs Iowa ($271)
Fewer Hours
Iowa 60 hrs
vs Idaho (90 hrs)
Faster Processing
Idaho 8-14 wks
vs Iowa (10-16 wks)

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