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Kentucky vs South Dakota for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$281.25
KY
vs
$380
SD
Pre-Licensing
96 hrs
KY
vs
116 hrs
SD
Timeline
6-14 wks
KY
vs
8-14 wks
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky South Dakota
Total Fees $281.25 ✓ $380
Pre-Licensing Hours 96 hrs ✓ 116 hrs
Processing Time 6-14 weeks 8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $130 $125 ✓
CE Hours 12 hrs ✓ 24 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Kentucky is $98.75 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

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Education Hours

Kentucky requires only 96 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $281.25
vs South Dakota ($380)
Fewer Hours
Kentucky 96 hrs
vs South Dakota (116 hrs)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 6-14 wks
vs South Dakota (8-14 wks)

Kentucky

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South Dakota

South Dakota Real Estate Commission

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