California vs Tennessee for CNS Licensing
Total Fees
$500
CA
vs
N/A
TN
Timeline
4-8 wks
CA
vs
4-8 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$150
CA
vs
$110
TN
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | California | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $500 | N/A |
| Application Fee | $500 | N/A |
| Exam Fee | N/A | N/A |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks | 4-8 weeks |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $150 | $110 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 30 hrs | 2 hrs ✓ |
| NLC Compact Member | No | No |
Key Differences
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Renewal Cost
Tennessee has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.
Winner: Tennessee
Category Winners
Faster Processing
California 4-8 wks
vs Tennessee (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Tennessee $110
vs California ($150)
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