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North Carolina vs South Carolina for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$168
NC
vs
N/A
SC
Pre-Licensing
75 hrs
NC
vs
90 hrs
SC
Timeline
6-12 wks
NC
vs
8-20 wks
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina South Carolina
Total Fees $168 N/A
Pre-Licensing Hours 75 hrs ✓ 90 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks ✓ 8-20 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $45 ✓
CE Hours 8 hrs ✓ 10 hrs
Reciprocity Full Partial

Key Differences

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Education Hours

North Carolina requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: North Carolina

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Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Fewer Hours
North Carolina 75 hrs
vs South Carolina (90 hrs)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 6-12 wks
vs South Carolina (8-20 wks)

North Carolina

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