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New Mexico vs Washington for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$100
NM
vs
$130
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
NM
vs
4-8 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$110
NM
vs
$130
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico Washington
Total Fees $100 $130
Application Fee $100 $130
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $130
CE Hours 50 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

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

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $100
vs Washington ($130)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-8 wks
vs Washington (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $110
vs Washington ($130)

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