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Maine vs South Carolina for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$206
ME
vs
$138
SC
Pre-Licensing
55 hrs
ME
vs
90 hrs
SC
Timeline
5-10 wks
ME
vs
8-20 wks
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine South Carolina
Total Fees $206 $138
Pre-Licensing Hours 55 hrs 90 hrs
Processing Time 5-10 weeks 8-20 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $75
CE Hours 21 hrs 10 hrs
Reciprocity Full Partial

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $68 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Education Hours

Maine requires only 55 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Maine

Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 5-10 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $138
vs Maine ($206)
Fewer Hours
Maine 55 hrs
vs South Carolina (90 hrs)
Faster Processing
Maine 5-10 wks
vs South Carolina (8-20 wks)

South Carolina

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