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New York vs Rhode Island for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$80
NY
vs
$273
RI
Pre-Licensing
77 hrs
NY
vs
45 hrs
RI
Timeline
6-12 wks
NY
vs
6-12 wks
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York Rhode Island
Total Fees $80 ✓ $273
Pre-Licensing Hours 77 hrs 45 hrs ✓
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 ✓ $130
CE Hours 22.5 hrs ✓ 24 hrs
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $193 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

Rhode Island requires only 45 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New York $80
vs Rhode Island ($273)
Fewer Hours
Rhode Island 45 hrs
vs New York (77 hrs)
Faster Processing
New York 6-12 wks
vs Rhode Island (6-12 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

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Rhode Island

Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation

Official Website →

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