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Virginia vs Washington for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$190
VA
vs
$130
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
VA
vs
4-8 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$80
VA
vs
$130
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Virginia Washington
Total Fees $190 $130
Application Fee $190 $130
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $80 $130
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Washington is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Washington $130
vs Virginia ($190)
Faster Processing
Virginia 4-8 wks
vs Washington (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $80
vs Washington ($130)

Virginia Board

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