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Montana vs Washington for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$75
MT
vs
$130
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MT
vs
4-8 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$50
MT
vs
$130
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana Washington
Total Fees $75 $130
Application Fee $75 $130
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $130
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $75
vs Washington ($130)
Faster Processing
Montana 4-8 wks
vs Washington (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $50
vs Washington ($130)

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