Minnesota vs New York for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$168

$135

Pre-Licensing

90 hrs

77 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Minnesota	New York
Total Fees	$168	$135 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	90 hrs	77 hrs ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$55 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	22.5 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $33 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

New York requires only 77 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $135

vs Minnesota ($168)

Fewer Hours

New York 77 hrs

vs Minnesota (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

Minnesota 6-12 wks

vs New York (6-12 wks)

Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce

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Full Minnesota Agent requirements →

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Agent requirements →

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