Alaska vs Washington for CNS Licensing
Total Fees
$150
AK
vs
$130
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
AK
vs
4-8 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$150
AK
vs
$130
WA
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Alaska | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $150 | $130 ✓ |
| Application Fee | $150 | $130 ✓ |
| Exam Fee | N/A | N/A |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks | 4-8 weeks |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $150 | $130 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 30 hrs | 30 hrs |
| NLC Compact Member | No | No |
Key Differences
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Cost
Washington is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Washington
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Renewal Cost
Washington has lower renewal fees at $130 per cycle.
Winner: Washington
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Washington $130
vs Alaska ($150)
Faster Processing
Alaska 4-8 wks
vs Washington (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Washington $130
vs Alaska ($150)
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