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Nevada vs South Dakota for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$240
NV
vs
$380
SD
Pre-Licensing
120 hrs
NV
vs
116 hrs
SD
Timeline
10-18 wks
NV
vs
8-14 wks
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Nevada South Dakota
Total Fees $240 ✓ $380
Pre-Licensing Hours 120 hrs 116 hrs ✓
Processing Time 10-18 weeks 8-14 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $195 $125 ✓
CE Hours 36 hrs 24 hrs ✓
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Nevada is $140 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Nevada

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Education Hours

South Dakota requires only 116 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: South Dakota

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Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 8-14 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Nevada $240
vs South Dakota ($380)
Fewer Hours
South Dakota 116 hrs
vs Nevada (120 hrs)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 8-14 wks
vs Nevada (10-18 wks)

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