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Pennsylvania vs South Carolina for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$178
PA
vs
$138
SC
Pre-Licensing
75 hrs
PA
vs
90 hrs
SC
Timeline
6-12 wks
PA
vs
8-20 wks
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Pennsylvania South Carolina
Total Fees $178 $138
Pre-Licensing Hours 75 hrs 90 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 8-20 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $96 $75
CE Hours 14 hrs 10 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $40 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Education Hours

Pennsylvania requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Processing Speed

Pennsylvania processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $138
vs Pennsylvania ($178)
Fewer Hours
Pennsylvania 75 hrs
vs South Carolina (90 hrs)
Faster Processing
Pennsylvania 6-12 wks
vs South Carolina (8-20 wks)

Pennsylvania

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