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New Mexico vs Oklahoma for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$100
NM
vs
$70
OK
Timeline
4-8 wks
NM
vs
4-8 wks
OK
Renewal Fee
$110
NM
vs
$125
OK

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico Oklahoma
Total Fees $100 $70
Application Fee $100 $70
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $125
CE Hours 50 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Oklahoma is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

Renewal Cost

New Mexico has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oklahoma $70
vs New Mexico ($100)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-8 wks
vs Oklahoma (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $110
vs Oklahoma ($125)

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