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New Mexico vs South Dakota for NP Licensing

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

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

Key Differences

Renewal Cost

South Dakota has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

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

New Mexico Board

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