Alabama vs California for Broker Licensing
Total Fees
$268
AL
vs
$649
CA
Pre-Licensing
60 hrs
AL
vs
135 hrs
CA
Timeline
8-16 wks
AL
vs
12-24 wks
CA
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Alabama | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $268 ✓ | $649 |
| Pre-Licensing Hours | 60 hrs ✓ | 135 hrs |
| Processing Time | 8-16 weeks ✓ | 12-24 weeks |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 4 years |
| Renewal Fee | $150 ✓ | $450 |
| CE Hours | 15 hrs ✓ | 45 hrs |
| Reciprocity | Partial | None |
Key Differences
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Cost
Alabama is $381 cheaper for total licensing fees.
Winner: Alabama
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Education Hours
Alabama requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.
Winner: Alabama
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Processing Speed
Alabama processes applications in 8-16 weeks.
Winner: Alabama
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Alabama $268
vs California ($649)
Fewer Hours
Alabama 60 hrs
vs California (135 hrs)
Faster Processing
Alabama 8-16 wks
vs California (12-24 wks)
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