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Delaware vs Virginia for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$181
DE
vs
$190
VA
Timeline
4-8 wks
DE
vs
4-8 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$181
DE
vs
$80
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware Virginia
Total Fees $181 $190
Application Fee $181 $190
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $181 $80
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Delaware is $9 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Delaware

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Delaware $181
vs Virginia ($190)
Faster Processing
Delaware 4-8 wks
vs Virginia (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $80
vs Delaware ($181)

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