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Alabama vs South Dakota for MLO Licensing

Total Fees
$266.25
AL
vs
$341.25
SD
Pre-Licensing
20 hrs
AL
vs
20 hrs
SD
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
6-12 wks
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama South Dakota
Total Fees $266.25 $341.25
Pre-Licensing Hours 20 hrs 20 hrs
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle N/A N/A
Renewal Fee $75 $150
CE Hours 8 hrs 8 hrs
Reciprocity None None

Key Differences

Cost

Alabama is $75 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Alabama $266.25
vs South Dakota ($341.25)
Fewer Hours
Alabama 20 hrs
vs South Dakota (20 hrs)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs South Dakota (6-12 wks)

Alabama

Alabama State Banking Department

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South Dakota

South Dakota Division of Banking

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