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New Mexico vs Virginia for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$100
NM
vs
$190
VA
Timeline
4-8 wks
NM
vs
4-8 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$110
NM
vs
$80
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico Virginia
Total Fees $100 $190
Application Fee $100 $190
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $80
CE Hours 50 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $90 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $100
vs Virginia ($190)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-8 wks
vs Virginia (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $80
vs New Mexico ($110)

New Mexico Board

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