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Maryland vs Washington for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$50
MD
vs
$130
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-8 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$210
MD
vs
$130
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Washington
Total Fees $50 $130
Application Fee $50 $130
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $210 $130
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Washington has lower renewal fees at $130 per cycle.

Winner: Washington

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $50
vs Washington ($130)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs Washington (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Washington $130
vs Maryland ($210)

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