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Maryland vs New Jersey for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$50
MD
vs
$180
NJ
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$210
MD
vs
$160
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland New Jersey
Total Fees $50 $180
Application Fee $50 $180
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $210 $160
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $130 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

New Jersey has lower renewal fees at $160 per cycle.

Winner: New Jersey

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $50
vs New Jersey ($180)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Jersey $160
vs Maryland ($210)

Maryland Board

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