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Delaware vs South Carolina for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$181
DE
vs
$40
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
DE
vs
4-8 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$181
DE
vs
$145
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware South Carolina
Total Fees $181 $40
Application Fee $181 $40
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $181 $145
CE Hours 30 hrs 45 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $141 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $145 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $40
vs Delaware ($181)
Faster Processing
Delaware 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $145
vs Delaware ($181)

Delaware Board

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