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New Jersey vs South Carolina for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$270
NJ
vs
$138
SC
Pre-Licensing
75 hrs
NJ
vs
90 hrs
SC
Timeline
6-12 wks
NJ
vs
8-20 wks
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Jersey South Carolina
Total Fees $270 $138
Pre-Licensing Hours 75 hrs 90 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 8-20 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $75
CE Hours 12 hrs 10 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $132 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Education Hours

New Jersey requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: New Jersey

Processing Speed

New Jersey processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: New Jersey

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $138
vs New Jersey ($270)
Fewer Hours
New Jersey 75 hrs
vs South Carolina (90 hrs)
Faster Processing
New Jersey 6-12 wks
vs South Carolina (8-20 wks)

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