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License Requirement Information

https://arec.alabama.gov/arec/pages/consumer/tools/becomerep.aspx 

To become eligible to obtain a SALESPERSON license in Alabama, an applicant who does not hold a current real estate license in another state must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien or legally present in the U.S;
• Be at least 19 years old;
• Show proof of bona fide residency in any state in the U.S.;
• Show proof of high school graduation or the equivalent;
• Not have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude;
• Not have had a real estate application or license rejected or revoked in any state within the past two years.
• After meeting the education and/or experience requirements, pass the licensing examination.

Additionally, a SALESPERSON applicant must:

Prior to taking the state exam, successfully complete an approved 60 clock hour pre-license course. Applicants have 6 months to pass the state exam after completing the course. If these deadlines are not met, the course must be retaken.

AND

Must complete a 30 hour post license training course within the first twelve months of licensure in order to be issued an original (permanent) license. Further, the course must be completed and original license issued within the first six months in order to maintain an active license.

License Application Instructions

IMPORTANT: The following information is necessary to complete the application instructions that are given with the applicant’s score report. Failure to utilize this information in pursuing the licensing application process may result in delays due to incomplete application materials or inadequate documents. Such delays will not waive the 90-day deadline.

90-Day Deadline: The completed applications, all additional materials and fees MUST be complete and submitted to the Alabama Real Estate Commission within 90 days of your examination date. The 90-day timeframe is measured from examination date to postmark for those applications mailed into the Commission. Failure to meet this deadline will mean your exam score is null and void.

A complete application consists of the following:

• Application for Real Estate License: which is included with the passing examination score report distributed at the examination site.
• Fees: Fees vary depending upon the license-type you are seeking. Refer to the instructions that are included with the license application for an accurate accounting of the fees owed.
• Fingerprint-Based Background Check: Applicants must submit to a fingerprint-based federal and state criminal background check, mandated by 34-27-32 Code of Alabama, by working with the Commission’s processing company, Gemalto.

IMPORTANT: License issuance will not proceed until the Commission has received and reviewed the criminal history record information (CHRI) along with your application. The criminal record information will come to the Commission directly from Gemalto and will only be available to the Commission for 30 days; therefore, we recommend that applicants submit this form (by mail or in-person) to the Real Estate Commission on the same day that they go to a fingerprinting site to be scanned.

 

PROCEDURES RELATED TO FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS INFORMATION

Applicants for licensure must follow the instructions for fingerprint scanning and processing found at www.aps.gemalto.com. When registering with Gemalto, your name should appear as it does on your driver’s license. If your name is hyphenated use a hyphen in your registration BUT if your name ordinarily has a space in it DO NOT LEAVE A SPACE IN YOUR NAME. A space in the name field will delay your fingerprint processing. The Commission can only utilize fingerprints processed through Gemalto. We also cannot accept fingerprints completed for any reason outside of pursuing a real estate license from the Alabama Real Estate Commission. The fingerprints will be utilized to conduct a federal and state criminal background check per Ala. Code Act 2016-322.

Non-resident applicants who cannot come to Alabama to be fingerprinted must contact the Alabama Real Estate Commission office to obtain fingerprint cards. Click HERE  to request a set of fingerprint cards. Upon receiving the cards in the mail, non-residents must have their prints professionally rolled then submit them to Gemalto. Follow the instructions at www.aps.gemalto.com. Use of fingerprint cards is only for non-residents who cannot come to Alabama to have their fingerprints scanned.

The applicant is notified that he/she may challenge or appeal any portion of his/her own Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) that he/she believes to be incomplete or inaccurate by contacting the Records & Identification Division within ALEA 334-353-4340.

If your intention is to CHALLENGE any part of your CHRI maintained by ALEA, the documentation submitted to ALEA must include, at a minimum:

• a. A copy of the Alabama Criminal History Record being challenged;
• b. The charge and DATE of each specific arrest or disposition being challenged;
• c. The Name of the ARRESTING AGENCY OR COURT for each arrest or disposition being challenged;
• d. A listing of each specific arrest or disposition being challenged;
• e. The details related to why each specific arrest is inaccurate;
• f. What the applicant believes to be the correct information for each arrest or disposition being challenged;
• g. Where the applicant obtained what he/she believes to be the correct supporting information (if applicable); and
• h. Official documentation from the arresting agency or court (if applicable) to support each arrest or disposition being challenged.

ALEA PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

This privacy act statement is located on the back of the FD-258 fingerprint card.

Authority: The FBI’s acquisition, preservation, and exchange of fingerprints and associated information is generally authorized under 28 U.S,C. 534. Depending on the nature of your application, supplemental authorities include Federal statutes, State statutes pursuant to Pub. L. 92-544, Presidential Executive Orders, and federal regulations. Providing your fingerprints and associated information is voluntary; however, failure to do so may affect completion or approval of your application.

Principal Purpose: Certain determinations, such as employment, licensing, and security clearances, may be predicated on fingerprint-based background checks. Your fingerprints and associated information/biometrics may be provided to the employing, investigating, or otherwise responsible agency, and/or the FBI for the purpose of comparing your fingerprints to other fingerprints in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system or its successor systems (including civil, criminal, and latent fingerprint repositories) or other available records of the employing, investigating, or otherwise responsible agency. The FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information/biometrics in NGI after the completion of this application and, while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.

Routine Uses: During the processing of this application and for as long as thereafter as your fingerprints and associated information/biometrics are retained in NGI, your information may be disclose pursuant to your consent, and may be disclosed without your consent as permitted by the Privacy Act of 1974 and all applicable Routine Uses as may be published at any time in the Federal Register, including the Routine Uses for the NGI system and the FBI’s Blanket Routine Uses. Routine uses include, but are not limited to, disclosures to: employing, governmental or authorized non-governmental agencies responsible for employment, contracting licensing, security clearances, and other suitability determinations; local, state, tribal, or federal law enforcement agencies; criminal justice agencies, and agencies responsible for national security or public safety.

Applicants must fill out a registration form found on Gemalto’s website at www.aps.gemalto.com. AGAIN, when registering with Gemalto, your name should appear as it does on your driver’s license. If your name is hyphenated use a hyphen in your registration BUT if your name ordinarily has a space in it DO NOT LEAVE A SPACE IN YOUR NAME. A space in the name field will delay your fingerprint processing. Gemalto’s registration form requires the applicant’s User Identification Number assigned by the Commission. Gemalto will then assign their own registration i.d. number (REG ID) to the applicant who must submit the REG ID when they appear at the fingerprinting/scanning site of their choosing. An extensive list of all fingerprinting sites and hours of availability is kept current on Gemalto’s website.

The applicant will be asked to pay a fee for the background check. Follow the instructions on Gemalto’s website www.aps.gemalto.com for proper forms of payment.

At the scanning site, applicants will be required to supply proper I.D. See instructions on Gemalto’s website www.aps.gemalto.com in this regard.

Occasionally, there is trouble with the fingerprint image, should that occur you will be contacted by Gemalto and required to submit another set of prints. One re-scan is done free of charge.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have been convicted of a felony, you will be required to submit court documents concerning your conviction. These are in addition to the FBI report that we will get. These are your responsibility. We recommend that you expedite your application process by proceeding to obtain these court documents as early as possible.

Proof of age: Applicant must be at least 19 years old and must document with a legible copy of both sides of ONE of the following:

1. a copy of a valid driver’s license; or
2. a U.S. passport; or
3. a birth certificate; or
4. any other documentation acceptable to the Alabama Real Estate Commission.

Proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent resident alien, or legal presence in the United States: Acceptable documentation is a legible copy of both sides of ONE of the following:

1. Driver’s license or non-driver identification issued by any state of the United States; or
2. Birth certificate issued by any state in the United States; or
3. Permanent Resident Card; commonly known as a “green card”; or
4. Any visa issued by the United States; or
5. Any other documentation issued by the United States indicating legal presence in the United States.

Proof of residency in your state of domicile, document with a copy of both sides of ONE of the following:

1. driver’s license; or
2. car tag receipt; or
3. deed to home; or
4. lease agreement on a home or residential apartment; or
5. property tax bill; or
6. voter’s registration card

*If you are NOT a resident of Alabama, you must also complete the Consent to Jurisdiction Form.

Certification of Licensure: This is required of those seeking a reciprocal license. Please see information on the application instructions that accompany your passing examination score report. All other applicants who hold or have held a real estate license in another state within the last 3 years must also supply this document. The document must not be more than 120 days old. COPIES OF LICENSES will NOT substitute.

Proof of successful completion of high school or the equivalent: This is NOT required of those seeking a reciprocal license. If you have submitted this to the Commission before, you may check to see if the Commission has retained it or if you will need to supply it again. To document proof of high school graduation, attach a copy of one of the following:

1. high school diploma
2. college transcript or diploma
3. GED certificate
4. teaching certificate
5. DD-214 indicating verification of high school completion
6. HiSet or a TASC certificate

ALABAMA REAL ESTATE APPLICANTS, SALESPERSONS OR ASSOCIATE BROKERS MAY NOT ENGAGE IN REAL ESTATE BUSINESS UNTIL THEIR LICENSE HAS BEEN ISSUED TO THEIR QUALIFYING BROKER.

License Requirement Information

https://azre.gov/sites/default/files/Forms/Licensing/Original_Licensing_Brochure.PDF

License Requirement Information

https://www.dre.ca.gov/examinees/requirementssales.html 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to be issued a license.
• Residence: If you are not a California resident, see Out-of-State Applicants.
• Honesty: Applicants must be honest and truthful. Conviction of a crime may result in the denial of a license.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of three college-level courses is required to qualify for a real estate salesperson examination:

1. Real Estate Principles, and
2. Real Estate Practice, and
3. One course from the following list:
   • Real Estate Appraisal
   • Property Management
   • Real Estate Finance
   • Real Estate Economics
   • Legal Aspects of Real Estate
   • Real Estate Office Administration
   • General Accounting
   • Business Law
   • Escrows
   • Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
   • Computer Applications in Real Estate
   • Common Interest Developments

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Members of the California State Bar are statutorily exempt from the college-level course requirements. Evidence of admission to practice Law in California must be furnished, such as a photocopy of both sides of a California State Bar membership card.

Also, applicants who submit evidence of having completed the eight statutory college-level courses required for the broker examination and license are eligible to take the salesperson examination without submitting further evidence of experience or education.

Continuing education offerings do not satisfy the college-level course requirements for this examination.

Courses must be three semester-units or four quarter-units at the college level. Courses must be completed at an institution of higher learning accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or by a comparable regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, or by a private real estate school which has had its courses approved by the California Real Estate Commissioner. Each course approved by the Department of Real Estate is a minimum of 45 hours in length.

Courses completed through foreign institutions of higher learning must be evaluated by a foreign credentials evaluation service approved by the Department of Real Estate. See Examination Applicant Foreign Education Information (RE 223) .

Copies of official transcripts are generally acceptable evidence of completed courses. Transcripts of equivalent courses submitted as substitutes for the college-level courses listed above must be supported by an official course or catalog description in order to be evaluated for equivalency.

License Requirement Information

https://dre.colorado.gov/division-programs/real-estate-broker/licensing/broker-steps-for-initial-licensure 

Step One: Education Requirement

You will need to have:

• 168 hours of education (see below for a breakdown of hours), or
• as a substitute, a degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in real estate – original transcripts must be provided upon application, however unofficial transcripts may be submitted if you haven’t taken the broker’s exam yet
• a passing grade in national and state portions of the Colorado Real Estate Broker’s Exam
• complete a fingerprint background check

Education requirements by hours

• 48 hours, Real Estate Law and Practice
• 48 hours, Colorado Contracts and Regulations
• 8 hours, Trust Accounts and Recordkeeping
• 8 hours, Current Legal Issues
• 24 hours, Real Estate Closings
• 32 hours, Practical Applications

Proof of Completion:

• Obtain a certificate of completion from the real estate school where you completed your education.  
• If you intend on qualifying based on a degree with a major course of study in real estate, obtain an official transcript from the accredited college or university you attended.
• If you are applying under Colorado’s limited recognition agreements, you must provide a certified license history from each jurisdiction in which you hold a license.  

(If you are taking advantage of Colorado’s limited recognition agreements, you must include a certified license history form for each jurisdiction in which you hold a license.)

Step 2: Schedule Your Exam

• PSI is the current exam vendor for the Division of Real Estate.  Contact PSI Candidate Care Center at 855-744-0313 to make an exam reservation.

Step 3: Complete the Background Check Requirement

Step 4: Acquire Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance

• You must have a current E&O insurance policy in place before obtaining an active license.

Step 5: Review these application instructions to confirm you have all the documents required for application completion.

Step 6: Complete the Online Application Form

• Online License Application

License Requirement Information

https://dcra.dc.gov/real-estate 

Items Needed for Application

All Applicants

• One 2”x2” passport-style photo (.jpeg format)
• Un-expired government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license)
• Debit or credit card to pay application, exam, or license fees

Real Estate Salesperson

Endorsement

• Meet or exceed the District’s 60-hour pre-licensing education requirements in the jurisdictions from which you are applying.
• Complete a 3-hour DC Real Estate Commission (DCREC) approved Fair Housing course.
• All endorsement applicants are required to pass the state (DC) portion of the Salesperson exam with minimum 75 percent passing score. For additional information on the exam, refer to the “Real Estate License Examination Candidate Information Bulletin” on the DREC website. 
• Original letter of license certification from your licensing jurisdiction. The certification letter has to be dated within 90 days and contain the official seal. Pocket cards and license copies are not accepted.

Examination

• Complete 60-hour salesperson pre-licensing education from a DC Real Estate Commission-approved educational provider. 
• Passing scores on both the national & state (DC) portions of the Salesperson exam. For additional information on the exam, refer to the “Real Estate License Examination Candidate Information Bulletin” on the DREC website.  
• An applicant for a salesperson’s license who has passed the required examination shall submit an application for a license to the Commission with the required fees within six (6) months of passing the examination. 

Reciprocity

• Complete a 3-hour DC Real Estate Commission (DCREC) approved Fair Housing course. 
• Passing score on the state (DC) portion of the Salesperson exam. For additional information on the exam, refer to the “Real Estate License Examination Candidate Information Bulletin” on the DREC website. 
• An applicant for a salesperson’s license who has passed the required examination shall submit an application for a license to the Commission with the required fees within six (6) months of passing the examination.   
• Original letter of license certification from your original jurisdiction. The certification letter has to be dated within 90 days and contain the official seal. Pocket cards and license copies are not accepted.

Examination

Exams may be scheduled online or by phone.

To schedule online, visit psiexams.com. New users will need to create an account and register prior to scheduling an exam. Once registered, select “Schedule and examination” and then:

1. Select Government/State Licensing Agencies
2. Select District of Columbia exams
3. Select Account for the type of licensing exam that you are seeking

Applicants may also schedule by phone at 1-855-557-0616.

License Requirement Information

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/CheckListDetail.asp?SID&xactCode=1010&clientCode=2501&XACT_DEFN_ID=744 

Application Requirements:

• AGE: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: You must have a United States Social Security number to apply. You may visit the Social Security Administration website for information on how to obtain one.
• EDUCATION: Must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• PRE-LICENSE EDUCATION: Prior to sitting for the state exam you must show proof of course completion of Florida approved 63 hour pre-license education for sales associates. The course is good for two (2) years from the date of completion. An expired course will not be accepted at the exam site and you will not be able to sit for your exam without proof of a valid course completion slip. The course is not required at the time of application submission. You may submit application for state exam approval prior to taking the pre-license education. See the list of approved providers.
• EDUCATION EXEMPTIONS: If you hold a 4 year degree, or higher, in real estate you may be exempt from the pre-license education requirement. In order to determine your exemption please submit an original certified transcript with your application for review. If you wish to submit prior to application, please send an original certified transcript with cover letter to: Division of Real Estate, Attention: Education Section, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N801 Orlando, Florida 32801.
• EXAMINATIONS: The examination is given by Pearson Vue. To Learn more visit their website to find a location near you to set up your exam once the application has been approved by the DBPR. The Candidate Information Booklet is a useful source to help guide you through the examination process.
• FEE: Pay the required fee as provided in the application. Military veterans, their spouses and Florida National Guard members may be eligible for a fee waiver, fee reimbursement, and/or fee discount. Please visit our DBPR Military Services page for more information.
• FINGERPRINTS: An applicant must have a background check as part of the licensing process. To learn more about fingerprinting, please visit our fingerprint FAQs.
• APPLICATION: Complete the application by clicking on the “Online Services” link or the “Printable Application” link at the bottom of the page.
• NOTICE FOR APPLICANTS SUBMITTING FINGERPRINTS WHERE CRIMINAL RECORD RESULTS WILL BE USED FOR LICENSING PURPOSES

MORE INFORMATION: Learn more 

License Requirement Information

https://grec.state.ga.us/obtaining-a-license/real-estate/#salesperson

Background Check

A copy of the applicant’s criminal history or Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) Report must be brought to the AMP testing center (not the Commission) prior to receiving a license. If the report indicates any crime convictions or sanctions by any licensing or regulatory agency, then the Commission will conduct an investigation and decide whether or not to issue the license.

 

Age Requirement

Must be at least 18 years of age.

General Education

Must be a high school graduate or the holder of a certificate of equivalency.

Real Estate Education

Must meet ONE of the following Real Estate Educational Requirements:

1. successfully complete the required 75-hour Salesperson Pre-license Course at a School approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission;
2. successfully complete a minimum of 10 quarter hours or 6 semester hours of either course work eligible for a major in real estate from a U.S. or Canadian accredited college or university or course in real property, agency, or contracts from a U.S. or Canadian accredited school of law. You must submit to AMP (not the Commission) an official transcript from the college, university, or school of law with your application for examination. Continuing education adult education, crash seminars, and special short courses are not acceptable. AMP will notify you as to whether your coursework is acceptable; OR
3. provide proof of completion of at least 75 hours of prelicense course work approved by the real estate regulatory agency of another state or province of Canada. You must obtain a letter from that agency that verifies that the course work is approved in that state or province.

List of Approved Real Estate Schools.

Examination

Must pass the Examination administered by AMP and approved by the Commission. The examination fee is $121.00. Persons applying for a salesperson’s license must apply within twelve months of the date they took the examination; or after twelve months have passed, they must retake the examination.

Fees

Must pay the appropriate fees as described below:

• The examination fee of $121.00.
• The license fee of $170.00

This amount covers all fees due for the first four years of licensure.

Post-license Education Requirements

Salespersons must take a 25 hour Salespersons post-license course in their first year of licensure. The course taken must be one specifically approved by the Commission. Failure to complete a postlicense course during the first year of being licensed will cause the license to lapse.

Continuing Education

The Commission requires that all active licensees licensed after January 1, 1980, must complete at least thirty-six (36) hours of approved continuing education course work during each four year renewal period to meet the Continuing Education requirements.

Active/Inactive Status

Any individual who successfully passes the salesperson licensing examination may apply to place his or her license on inactive status rather than activating it with a broker. In any case, the applicant must pay the appropriate licensing fee. The salesperson post-license educational requirements apply to a salesperson who goes on inactive status. Any licensee who places a license on inactive status must also pay renewal fees as they come due.

Any individual who successfully passes the salesperson licensing examination may apply to activate his or her license with a broker using the Sponsoring Broker Statement Application located in the candidate handbook. The application must be signed by the sponsoring broker.

Reciprocity / Non-resident Licensure

Georgia offers licensing by reciprocity to licensees from all states.

If you are currently licensed in another state, you may be eligible to obtain a reciprocal license without taking an examination. You must have obtained your license by passing an examination in that state and your license must be currently in good standing (not lapsed or expired)

If you meet these requirements, complete the Real Estate Reciprocal Application.  Be sure to read the instructions carefully and include any required attachments.

There is an exception for licensed Florida residents, who must pass the state portion of the GA exam.

If applying as a Florida resident, the applicant must pass a supplemental exam, which consists of the Georgia portion of the state exam.  To apply for the supplemental exam, the applicant should contact PSI /Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP) at 800-345-6559.  Details on the examination and process may be found in their Candidate Handbook.

License Requirement Information

https://www.illinoisrealtors.org/education/real-estate-license-illinois/ 

How to get a real estate license in Illinois

• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must have a Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
• You must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Step 1: Complete your required real estate education

The required Illinois real estate pre-license program consists of two courses: Broker Pre-License Topics and Broker Pre-License Applied Real Estate Principles. You may take these courses online in a completely self-guided format or with interactive components or in a classroom. Scholarships and grants are available for Illinois REALTORS® pre-license courses through the Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation (REEF) and the GI Bill®.

Step 2: Pass the Illinois real estate licensing exam

Within two years of completing your pre-license education, register for and take the real estate licensing exam with PSI/AMP (the state exam administrator). It is recommended that you thoroughly review the Illinois Real Estate Examination Program Candidate Handbook before registering.

Step 3: Submit your license application

Illinois brokers work under the sponsorship and supervision of a managing broker, so you will need to ask a managing broker to sponsor your license before you submit your application. Submit your license application and fee to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

License Requirement Information

https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/indiana-real-estate-commission/how-do-i/license-application/

Requirements

What requirements must I meet to apply for a real estate license?

You must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, complete an approved 90 hour real estate pre-licensing course, and pass the licensing examination. 

Do I need a high school diploma to get a real estate license?

Yes, effective July 1, 2014, all applicants for a new real estate license must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Examination

How long after I take the pre-licensing course do I have to pass the exam?

You must pass the examination within one year of the date on your course completion certificate.

How do I register for the exam?

Registration for the examination can be done with our exam provider, PSI. You can register at psiexams.com/INRE.

After I pass the examination how long do I have to apply for my license?

Your application for licensure must be received in our office within one year of the date of passing both parts of the examination.

Managing Broker

Do I have to be a managing broker to be the manager of a company?

Yes, you must have the managing broker eligibility to be the responsible broker (manager) of a company.

When does a broker need the managing broker eligibility on their license?

If a broker does not want to be affiliated with a company (sole proprietor) or wants to be the designated manager of a company, they must hold the managing broker eligibility.

Will you issue my new license if I haven’t found a broker to work for yet?

If you do not have a broker with which to affiliate, your license will be placed in an “Unassigned” status.  Once you have found a broker to be affiliated with, you may submit a reassignment form or transfer your license to a company or managing broker using our online transfer system.

What states do Indiana have reciprocity with?

You may contact the Committee for the current list of states.

License Requirement Information

Main site: https://krec.ks.gov/

Summary:https://krec.ks.gov/docs/librariesprovider16/forms/salesperson-checklist-1-22.pdf?sfvrsn=bada4d15_36

Requirements: https://krec.ks.gov/licensing/salesperson-license-requirements

Pre-license Checklist:https://krec.ks.gov/docs/librariesprovider16/forms/salesperson-checklist-1-22.pdf?sfvrsn=bada4d15_36/

 

If you meet the requirements below, use this step-by-step checklist to obtain a Kansas Real Estate Salesperson license.

Pursuant to K.S.A. 58-3043,  the Commission may restrict or deny an applicant’s license.

Applications pursuant to K.S.A. 48-3406. Substitute (Sub.) for HB 2066 was enacted by the 2021 Legislature amending K.S.A. 48-3406. Applicants who may qualify include military service members, military spouses, applicants who reside in Kansas, or applicants who intend to reside in Kansas. Applicants must hold a current valid license in another jurisdiction for at least two years immediately preceding application and not have past or pending disqualifying criminal records or disciplinary actions. Please contact KREC to request an application form. More information related to 2021 Sub for HB 2066 can be found here. 

The Commission will not process an incomplete application. The $125.00 license fee will be refunded if the application is incomplete or denied by the Commission.

Applicants Must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Show proof of successful completion of sixty (60) hours of salesperson pre-license education courses approved by KREC.
• Comply with all application procedures required by KREC.
• Pass the real estate salesperson license exam before the course certificate expires.   
• Affiliate with a licensed Kansas Real Estate Broker;  application must be signed by a supervising or branch broker certifying the applicant’s honesty, trustworthiness, and good reputation and acknowledging any pending charge, conviction, diversion, or suspended imposition of sentence received by the applicant.

 

An original license cannot be issued on inactive status. 

 

Supporting Documentation

Submit the following with the license application, if applicable:

 

Supporting documentation concerning any of the following:

• denial, revocation, suspension, voluntary surrender of license or any other disciplinary action taken against any professional or occupational license or certificate ever held by the applicant (include a copy of the disciplinary order and explanation);
• a final court judgment from real estate related litigation filed against the applicant or a real estate company owned in whole or part by the applicant (include an explanation and a copy of the settlement agreement);
• any pending misdemeanor or felony charges, any conviction of a criminal offense, or any diversion or suspended imposition of sentence for a criminal offense. Include a letter explaining the offense. If requested by the Commission, submit all documentation related to the criminal action.

 

If the applicant is reporting disciplinary action, charges, or convictions, the Commission recommends submission of the following:

• Letters of recommendation or character references
• Certificates of completion for any treatment, therapy, victim panel, or group program
• A resume including scholastic, community, volunteer, and work experience
• A statement regarding the applicant’s character, the nature and extent of any rehabilitation, or mitigating circumstances concerning illegal activities or conduct

License Requirement Information

To qualify for a real estate salesperson license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

An applicant shall be of good character and reputation.

An applicant shall be at least 18 years old.

An applicant shall have completed successfully:
1. a basic course in real estate approved by the Commission that:

            (i)    does not require more than 60 clock hours of:

                1.    classroom instruction; or
                2.    instruction provided by:

2. remote access satellite;
                   B.    closed–circuit video;
                   C.    computer, including transmission over the Internet and the World Wide Web;
                   D.    home study; or
                   E.    any other delivery system approved by the Commission; and
   
               (ii)    includes a 3 clock hour course in real estate ethics approved by the Commission; or
   
   2.    if approved by the Commission as an alternative, courses in real estate subjects in any college, including a 3 clock hour course in real estate ethics approved by the Commission.
   
   An applicant shall pass an examination given by the Commission under § 17-306 of this subtitle.
   
   An applicant shall obtain, from a licensed real estate broker, a commitment providing that the applicant shall become affiliated with the licensed real estate broker as a real estate salesperson on the granting of a real estate salesperson license to the applicant.
   
   An applicant shall meet any other requirement that the Commission establishes to ensure that only individuals who are professionally competent and of good character and reputation are licensed.

License Requirement Information

https://www.mass.gov/real-estate-brokers-and-salespersons-licensing

If you want to become a broker or salesperson, you must meet the following requirements:

The sales application requires:

• 40 hours of real estate education
• Successful completion of licensing exams

A broker application requires:

• 3 years of experience working for a broker
• 40 additional hours of real estate education
• Successful completion of licensing exams

License Requirement Information

Unlicensed persons : https://pr.mo.gov/boards/realestate/Examination_and_Licensure_Eligibility_Requirements.pdf

Out of State Licensees: https://pr.mo.gov/boards/realestate/resnonresidentrequirements.pdf

How to obtain a license: https://pr.mo.gov/realestate-how-to.asp 

Salesperson License To obtain a Missouri salesperson license, applicants must be 18 years of age, show evidence of being fingerprinted through the approved statewide vendor, and fulfill ONE of the following requirements: 

 

1) Earn a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from a 48-hour pre-exam salesperson course from an accredited Missouri real estate school on or before the exam date, pass BOTH portions of the Missouri salesperson examination, and complete the 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course (MREP) prior to submitting application for license. MREP course can be taken before or after exam date but must be taken AFTER successful completion of the 48-hour pre-exam salesperson course. Complete application for license must be submitted within six months of the completion date of the 48-hour pre-exam salesperson course; OR 

2) Be a licensed attorney and pass BOTH portions of the Missouri salesperson examination. (Education requirements are waived.) Complete application for license must be submitted within six months of passing the exam. If both portions of the exam are not passed at one sitting, the application for license must be submitted within six months of the first passing exam score. A copy of current Bar card must be provided with the application for license; OR 

3) Hold a current and active real estate license in another jurisdiction, pass the STATE portion of the Missouri salesperson exam, and complete the 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course (MREP) prior to submitting application for license. MREP course can be taken before or after exam date. Complete application for license must be submitted within six months of passing the exam. A current license (history) certification issued within three months from the real estate commission of the state/jurisdiction from which currently licensed must be provided with the application for licensure. (A copy of license is not acceptable).

 

Criminal History Background Check: All applicants for an original Missouri license are required to be fingerprinted for a Missouri and federal criminal history background check. Therefore, all new applicants must contact the approved statewide vendor for fingerprinting prior to making application for licensure. 

The current statewide vendor is IDEMIA (IDENTOGO). To be fingerprinted through IDEMIA (IDENTOGO), you must first register with the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS) at www.machs.mo.gov. Individuals without access to the Internet may contact IDEMIA (IDENTOGO) directly at 1-844-543-9712 to have a Fingerprint Services Representative conduct this registration on your behalf. You will need to provide the MREC’s four-digit registration number, 0004, in order to register to be fingerprinted. This will authorize the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the FBI to send the results to the Missouri Real Estate Commission. 

Upon registration you will be directed to a list of fingerprinting locations available throughout the state, with some sites offering night and/or weekend hours. You are required to bring Photo ID with you to the fingerprint site. Acceptable forms of ID are a valid driver’s license, military ID or passport. While each location is on a first come, first served basis appointments should be scheduled and will take precedence over walk-ins. The actual fingerprinting process will take approximately 10 minutes. 

The fee is $41.75 – IDEMIA (IDENTOGO) receives $8.50; the Missouri Highway Patrol receives $20.00; and the FBI receives $13.25. The Missouri Real Estate Commission does not receive any portion of the fee. You will pay on site with a credit/debit care, money order, or cash (must be exact change).

An individual who holds a real estate license in another state/jurisdiction desiring to obtain a real estate license in Missouri, must fulfill the following requirements: 

SALESPERSON 

If an individual holds a current and active salesperson license in another state/jurisdiction at the time they apply for a Missouri salesperson license, they must pass the STATE portion of the Missouri salesperson exam and take the 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice (MREP) Course. The MREP course can be taken before or after the exam date, but must be taken prior to applying for licensure. The 48-hour Missouri salesperson pre-examination course is not required. Application for licensure must be submitted to the MREC within six months of passing the STATE portion of the Missouri salesperson exam. 

A license (history) certification issued within three months from the real estate commission of the state/jurisdiction from where applying must be provided with the application for licensure. A copy of the license is not acceptable. Certifications that are more than three months old, or do not reflect that the individual holds a current and active license, will cause the application to be deemed incomplete. 

If a licensing application is not provided by AMP at the test site upon passing the State portion of the exam, contact the Missouri Real Estate Commission at 573-751-2628 (option 2). Salesperson license/application fees are $90.00. 

Criminal History Background Check: All applicants for an original Missouri license are required to be fingerprinted for a Missouri and federal criminal history background check.

How to Obtain a License

After you have met the eligibility requirements and passed the examination, you may apply for your real estate salesperson’s or broker’s license. You must submit your application for license to the Missouri Real Estate Commission within six months of the date of your 48-hour pre-examination course completion. If no education is required, proof of satisfactory completion of BOTH portions of the required examination must be completed within six months prior to the date the application for license is submitted to the Missouri Real Estate Commission. Follow the instructions on the reverse side of your passing score report to apply for your salesperson’s or broker’s license.

All applicants for an original Missouri license are required to be fingerprinted for a Missouri and federal criminal history background check. Therefore, all new applicants must contact IDEMIA (Identogo) for fingerprinting prior to making application for licensure.

Questions About Licensing

Questions regarding license application or information concerning licensure requirements should be directed to:

Missouri Real Estate Commission
3605 Missouri Boulevard
P.O. Box 1339
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-2628
Fax: 573-751-2777
Email: [email protected]

How to Contact AMP

For inquiries and general registration information, you may contact AMP at:

Candidate Services
AMP
18000 W 105th Street
Olathe, KS 66061
1-800-345-6559
Email: [email protected]

How to Contact IDEMIA (Identogo) for Fingerprinting

You must first register with the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS) at www.machs.mo.gov. You will need to provide the MREC’s four-digit registration number, 0004, to authorize the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the FBI to send the results to the Missouri Real Estate Commission.

Upon registration, you will be directed to a list of fingerprinting locations available throughout the state, with some sites offering night and/or weekend hours. You are required to bring Photo ID with you to the fingerprint site. Acceptable forms of ID are a valid driver’s license, military ID or passport. While each location is on a first come, first served basis, the actual fingerprinting process will take approximately 10 minutes.

The fee is $40.50 â IDEMIA (Identogo) receives $8.50; the MSHP receives $20.00; and the FBI receives $12.00. The Missouri Real Estate Commission does not receive any portion of this fee.

Licensing Requirements

https://red.nv.gov/Content/Real_Estate/Salesperson/Initial_License_Requirements/

License Application Form 549: https://red.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/rednvgov/Content/Forms/549.pdf 

Fingerprinting Vendors Form 619: https://red.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/rednvgov/Content/Forms/619.pdf 

Approved schools Form 502: https://red.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/rednvgov/Content/Forms/502.pdf 

Licensing Requirements Form 501: https://red.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/rednvgov/Content/Forms/501.pdf 

Initial License Requirements (October 1, 2021 and After)

1. Application Form 549
2. Fingerprint Cards: one (1) fingerprint card and a cashier’s check or money order made payable to the “Department of Public Safety” OR a verification form issued by an approved Fingerprint Vendor (Form 619).
3. Original state and national passing exam results dated within last 12 months.
4. Fee: $140.00
5. Education requirements.
   Proof of pre-licensing education by certified transcripts or certificates.
   A total of 120 hours required.
6. 45 hours or 3 college credits Real Estate Principles.
7. 45 hours or 3 college credits Real Estate Law (must include 18 hours Nevada law). 
8. 15 hours or 1 college credit in contracts in real estate transaction to the extent allowed in the capacity of the licensee. (Licensed out-of-state applicants are not required to take this course.
9. 15 hours or 1 college credit in agency which must include 3 hours of foundation of relationship between broker and agents and 3 hours of risk reduction. (Licensed out-of-state applicants are not required to take this course.)

List of approved schools in Nevada (Form 502)
More detailed licensing information (Form 501)
Exam Service (Testing) 

To schedule the licensing exam, go to: http://www.pearsonvue.com/nv/realestate/ or call: (888) 248-8055.

License Requirement Information

https://www.ncrec.gov/Pdfs/Licensing/General.pdf 

Homepage information: https://www.ncrec.gov/Licensing/ApplyLicense 

The process for obtaining a license:

1. Applicant successfully completes North Carolina’s 75-hour Broker pre-licensing Course.
2. Applicant submits a license application with application fee and required documentation.
3. Commission determines applicant’s eligibility for licensing examination. If applicant is deemed to be qualified, Commission sends a “Notice of Examination Eligibility.”
4. Applicant contacts testing service to schedule examination and pay examination fee.
5. After applicant passes the examination, Commission determines whether applicant possesses the requisite “character” for licensure.
6. Commission issues license to qualified applicant.

Additional Information

• Real Estate Licensing in North Carolina can be viewed here.
• The North Carolina Real Estate License Law and Commission Rules (including the Trust Account Guidelines and Comments on the Law and Rules) is available for online purchase.
• A current list of Commission-certified education providers offering real estate pre-licensing courses is available.
• Licensing requirements that may be satisfied by military training or experience

Application Forms

The Commission’s online application system may be used to apply for a broker license by examination or for reinstatement of a license. It may also be used by an applicant applying for a license based on holding a license in another jurisdiction.

Applicants from Another Jurisdiction

An applicant who holds a current real estate license in another state (or U.S. territory or Canadian jurisdiction) that has been on active status within the previous three (3) years and that is equivalent to NC’s provisional or “full” broker license may…

waive the 75-hour North Carolina Broker pre-licensing Course as well as the National section of the North Carolina real estate license examination AND

EITHER:

pass the State section of the examination and be issued a NC real estate broker license in a status equivalent to the status in the other jurisdiction

OR

waive the State section of the examination, be issued a NC real estate broker license on provisional status, and be subject to the NC’s post licensing education requirement.

Please note that provisional brokers who applied for a NC license based on licensure in another jurisdiction and who opted not to take the state section of the license examination are NOT eligible for any waiver of Post Licensing education.

For a full explanation, please refer to page 6 of the Commission’s application booklet: Real Estate Licensing in North Carolina.

• Ready to apply for a NC license? Click here to access the Commission’s online application system.
• Detailed information regarding the license examination is provided on pages 13-24 of Real Estate Licensing in North Carolina.

 

Petition For Predetermination

Are you concerned that your criminal history may keep you from being licensed? If so, you may choose to file a PETITION FOR PRE-DETERMINATION of whether your criminal history will likely disqualify you from obtaining a real estate broker license. This petition can be made at any time, including before taking the 75-hour North Carolina Broker pre-licensing Course.

Before submitting your petition, please read Real Estate Licensing in North Carolina.

A $45 fee will be due upon submission, payable by Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express.

Documentation Required:

• You must pay for and submit a criminal history record report obtained by the Commission’s approved independent vendor; the report must be no more than 60 days old. The fees charged for this report are paid to the independent company supplying the report, not the Commission. Charges for this report vary depending on where you have lived. Apply for a criminal history record report here.
• For each conviction, please provide a copy of the court judgment and a detailed written explanation in your own words describing the circumstances surrounding the offense.
• Each petitioner’s criminal background will be considered using the following factors outlined in N.C.G.S. § 93B-8.1(b1):
• The level and seriousness of the crime.
• The date of the crime.
• The age of the person at the time of the crime.
• The circumstances surrounding the commission of the crime, if known.
• The nexus between the criminal conduct and the prospective duties of the applicant as a licensee.
• The prison, jail, probation, parole, rehabilitation, and employment records of the applicant since the date the crime was committed.
• The completion of, or active participation in, rehabilitative drug or alcohol treatment.
•  A Certificate of Relief granted pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 15A-173.2.
• The subsequent commission of a crime by the applicant.
• Any affidavits or other written documents, including character references.
• The petition form will give you the opportunity to attach any documentation related to the above factors for consideration. Because the Commission is required to make a decision within 45 days, only the petition and documentation you provide with it will be considered in the Commission’s predetermination. The Commission will not be able to accept or consider additional documentation while your petition is being processed. Be sure to include any information you would like to be considered with your petition.

Do I need to petition the Commission for a predetermination?

1. If you have ever been convicted of a state, federal, or military crime, you may use this online petition form to request a predetermination of whether your criminal history will likely disqualify you from obtaining a license. If you have no state, federal, or military criminal record, you do not need to file a petition.
2. If you have any pending criminal charge(s) against you at the time you submit a petition the Commission will be unable to issue a predetermination and your petition will be considered incomplete.
3. You may submit a petition for predetermination to the Commission at any time, including before you start or complete any mandatory education or training requirements. The fee for submission of a petition is $45.00. This fee is not refundable.
4. If you choose to submit an application for a broker’s license after you receive a predetermination on your petition, you will still be obligated to meet all requirements and conditions of licensure, including education and examination requirements, and the comprehensive character and fitness review, including criminal history obtained within 6 months prior to license application, and paying the $100 application fee.

License Requirement Information

Requirements: https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/real-estate-and-professional-licensing/salespersons-and-brokers/guides-and-resources/requirements-for-an-ohio-real-estate-salespersons-license 

Requirements for an Ohio Real Estate Salesperson’s License

1. Be at least 18 years old.
2. Be a United States citizen or a legal alien* (must provide proof of being a legal alien)
3. Be honest, truthful and of good reputation.
4. Not have been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude. Not have violated any civil rights laws regarding real estate within the past two years as determined by a court of law or violated any rules of the Ohio Division of Real Estate. In some circumstances, it is possible to have a conviction or violation disregarded, which would allow you to sit for the exam. The Division may only make a determination with respect to a conviction or violation if you file an application. For additional information on this process, contact the Division directly or review the additional information found on the Division’s website.
5. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent as recognized by the Ohio Department of Education if you were born after 1950.
6. Be sponsored by an Ohio broker.

 

Education Requirements

Complete the education requirements:

• Real Estate Principles and Practices (40 hours)
• Ohio Real Estate Law, including instruction in civil rights, housing discrimination and desegregation problems (40 hours)
• Real Estate Appraisal (20 hours)
• Real Estate Finance (20 hours)

Please note: Any person who has not been licensed as a real estate salesperson or broker within a four-year period immediately preceding his/her current application for the salesperson’s exam must have completed the above instruction within a 10-year period immediately preceding the current salesperson application. This education must have been completed at an institution of higher education that awards a degree in at least a two-year program [i.e. an associate degree].

 

An applicant for an Ohio salesperson’s license should submit:

• A completed Salesperson Examination Application with $81.00 fee. (Note: If you answer “yes” to any of the Ethical Conduct questions, please submit a detailed explanation. Your application will be reviewed by our Legal staff.)
• Proof of completion of the Education Requirements (a copy of official transcripts or course completion certificates)

The applicant must also complete a criminal records check of both state & FBI records. Information on performing a background check can be found on the Salesperson Examination Application.

Once the Division processes a complete application, the applicant’s information is sent to the testing vendor.

The testing vendor will process the information and send a Candidate Information Bulletin with instructions on scheduling the exams.

The applicant must pass the State and National portions of the Ohio Real Estate Salesperson Exam in order for a license to be issued. Passing score: 70

 

Qualifications for an Ohio Salesperson Reciprocal License:

1. Be a resident of a state that has a reciprocal agreement with Ohio.
2. Hold an active salesperson’s license in that state for at least one year preceding the filing of the application.
3. Take an Ohio Real Estate Law Course at an institution of higher education.
4. Be affiliated with an Ohio licensed broker.

An applicant for an Ohio salesperson’s license should submit:

 

1. A Salesperson Reciprocity Examination Application with $81.00 fee.
2. A Consent to Service of Process form.
3. A letter of good standing from the state of licensure.
4. Proof of completion of the Ohio Real Estate Law pre-licensure course.

The applicant must also complete a criminal records check of both state and FBI records. Information on performing a background check can be found on the Salesperson License Exam Application.

When the Division receives a complete application, the applicant’s information will be sent to the testing vendor. The testing vendor will process the information and send a Candidate Information Bulletin with instructions on scheduling the test.

The applicant must pass the State portion of the Ohio Real Estate Salesperson exam in order for a license to be issued. Passing score: 70

 

Disqualifying Offenses for Application for Licensure, Certification or Registration

Pursuant to HB 263 (Ohio General Assembly 133rd), a state licensing authority is prohibited from refusing to issue a credential to an individual based solely on being charged with or convicted of a criminal offense or based on a non-specific qualification such as “moral turpitude” or lack of “moral character.”
As required by law, a list of specific criminal offenses for which a conviction, a judicial finding of guilt, or a plea of guilty resulted may disqualify an individual from obtaining an initial license, certificate, or registration. The list can be found on page 2 of this document. These disqualifying offenses have a “direct nexus” to the related industry and to the health and safety of Ohioans.
“Direct nexus” means that the nature of the offense for which the individual was convicted orto which the individual pleaded guilty has a direct bearing on the fitness or ability of the individual to perform one or more of the duties or responsibilities necessarily related to a particular occupation, profession, or trade.
The criminal offenses listed on page 3 are not an automatic disqualification and a review of the facts for each conviction will be conducted on an individual basis. As a result, the criminal offense may or may not result in a proposed action to deny the license, certificate or registration. The factors considered on an individual basis may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The nature and seriousness of the offense
• Passage of time since the crime was committed and whether all terms ordered by the court were successfully completed
• Whether any other offenses were committed since the crime
• Relationship of the crime to the ability, capacity, and fitness required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the occupation
• Any evidence of mitigating rehabilitation or treatment successfully completed, including whether a certificate of qualification for employment under Ohio Revised Code Section 2953.25 or achievement of employability under Ohio Revised Code Section 2961.22 has been obtained
• Whether the denial of the license is reasonably necessary to ensure public safety.

Applicants who have a conviction, judicial finding of guilt, or plea of guilty may submit a request to determine whether a particular conviction(s) may disqualify an individual from obtaining a license, certificate, or registration. The following is a link to the Pre-Determination Request Form: https://www.com.ohio.gov/documents/admn_PreDetermForm.pdf. Alternatively, an applicant may apply for a license/registration and provide truthful responses on the application and accompanying documents for any criminal offense.

License Requirement Information

Full Instructions for First Time Applicant PDF: https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/orec/documents/licensing/how-to-obtain/PSA%20Application%20Process.pdf 

Full Instructions for Salesperson Licensed in Another State: https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/orec/documents/licensing/how-to-obtain/SA%20or%20BA%20Application%20Process.pdf

License Requirement Information

https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/RealEstateCommission/Pages/Real-Estate-Guide.aspx

https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/RealEstateCommission/Pages/Real-Estate-Guide.aspx

https://www.parealtors.org/

General Requirements: 

Real Estate Salespersons may be granted licensure by the standard method once they have completed and passed both portions of the Salesperson Examination.  Real Estate Salespersons who have held an active salesperson license in another state within the last five years do not need to complete the General/National portion of the examination in order to be eligible for licensure in PA. All applicants by the standard method must contact PSI Exams prior to applying for licensure in order to register for, sit for, and pass the examination relevant to the license they seek.

Before Taking the Salesperson Examination Requirements:

1. Must be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
2. Must be 18 years of age or older.
3. A high school graduate or equivalent.
4. Must complete 75 hours of real estate instruction, which requires instruction in the areas of fair housing and professional ethics. An applicant with a Juris Doctor degree, bachelor’s degree in real estate, or a bachelor’s degree that included coursework equivalent to a major in real estate will be deemed to have met the education requirement.
5. Complete a background check and fingerprints.

https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/RealEstateCommission/Pages/Real-Estate-Salesperson-Licensure-Requirements-Snapshot.aspx

After the above requirements are met a candidate for licensure must score a passing grade on each part of the salesperson’s licensing examination (National and PA State) within 3 years prior to the submission of a properly completed license application. An applicant who has been actively licensed as a broker or salesperson by another state within the last five years shall take and pass only the Pennsylvania portion of the examination. A reciprocal licensee who is converting that license to a standard broker’s license is only required to pass the state portion of the examination.

https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/RealEstateCommission/Pages/Real-Estate-Salesperson-Licensure-Requirements-Snapshot.aspx

Apply for Pennsylvania State License.

What is needed:

Application Fee ($97)

Criminal Background Check:

Provide a recent Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) from the state police or other state agency that is the official repository for criminal history record information for every state in which you have lived, worked, or completed professional training/studies for the past five (5) years. The report(s) must be dated within 90 days of the date the application is submitted. For applicants living, working, or completing training/studies in Pennsylvania, your CHRC request will be automatically submitted to the Pennsylvania State Police upon submission of this application. The PATCH fee will be included at checkout. Your PA CHRC will be sent directly to the Board/Commission. You will be notified if additional action is required. For individuals living, working, or completing training/studies outside of Pennsylvania during the past five (5) years, in lieu of obtaining individual state background checks, you may elect to provide BOTH a state CHRC from the state in which you currently reside, AND your FBI Identity History Summary Check, available at https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks

Please note: For applicants currently living, working, or completing training/studies in California, Arizona, or Ohio: Due to the laws of these states, the Board is not an eligible recipient of CHRC’s or your CHRC will not be issued to you for upload to the Board. Please obtain your Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Identity History Summary Check, available at the link noted above.

Letter of Good Standing can be submitted in lieu of scores:

If you hold a current license from another state, territory, or country, or have been licensed within the last 5 years in another state, territory, or country, then a Certification of Licensure or Letter of Good Standing can be submitted in lieu of scores for the national portion of the examination, provided you passed the national portion of the examination in the other state, territory, or country. The Certificate/Letter MUST be dated within 90 days of the date this application is received in the Commission Office.

National Examination Score Sheet and Pennsylvania Examination Score Sheet.

Join a brokerage.

License Requirement Information

https://llr.sc.gov/re/licensure.aspx  

llr.sc.gov/re/recpdf/SC%20Real%20Estate%20Licensing%20Law%20(7.2020).pdf

Salesperson Requirements:

• Must be over the age of 18.
•  Have a high school diploma (or certificate of equivalency). 
• Be lawfully present and eligible to work in the United States. 
• Provide a physical address where the licensee can be contacted.
• If you have a law degree or a four year baccalaureate degree from a higher education institution with a major in real estate, you do not have to take pre-licensing courses for any license type, or meet the experience requirements for Broker qualification. A transcript can be accepted and reviewed to authorize you to apply for the sales exam.
• Complete the Commission approved pre-licensing Course (60 hours – Unit I Sales) and an additional Unit II: Advanced Real Estate Principles course (30-hours).
• Apply to take the SC Real Estate Sales examination. Passing Score sheets and proof of completion of the Unit II course must be submitted with your licensure application. 

Application:   https://llr.sc.gov/re/recpdf/doc231.pdf

• If an applicant has ever been convicted, pled guilty or no contest to a crime other than a minor traffic offense they must complete the attached form on the application.
• Complete a criminal background check. Instructions will be provided after application is received.
• Pay application fee and new license fee.
• After exam application is accepted, applicant can take the salesperson exam.
• Must receive a passing grade.
• After passing the exam the applicant must apply for the license within one year.
• A salesperson must be licensed under a broker-in-charge.

License Requirement Information

https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec/licensee-applicant-resources/how-to-get-a-license.html

Affiliate Broker Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Lawfully present and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Answer Qualifying Questions: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec/licensee-applicant-resources/how-to-get-a-license.html
• The Tennessee Real Estate Commission does not allow anyone on parole or probation to be scheduled for examination unless two (2) years have passed from the date of expiration of probation, conviction, or release from incarceration, whichever is later.
• The applicant is ineligible if they have felony or misdemeanor conviction involving theft of money, services, or property, you are ineligible unless 2 years have passed from incarceration, probation, parole, or conviction, whichever is later in time. Source: https://www.theceshop.com/tennessee/pre-licensing/how-to-become-real-estate-agent-tennessee
  • If within the past ten (10) years, an applicant has been convicted of or pled nolo contendere or guilty to any felony or a misdemeanor involving the theft of services, money or property, or had disciplinary sanctions imposed on them by any local, state or federal occupational licensing body, the applicant shall:  (a) Complete and submit a form prescribed by the Commission containing information relevant to the conviction, plea or disciplinary sanction.  LICENSING  CHAPTER 1260-01 (Rule 1260-01-.01, continued) (b) Submit certified copies of the court disposition or other document acceptable to the Commission for each conviction, plea of guilty or nolo contendere or a copy of the order or other document which shows the disciplinary action taken by the local, state or federal agency and the factual and legal basis for the action, whichever is applicable.  1. 2.  (c)  If the background check produced pursuant to T.C.A. § 62-13-303(l) does not reveal the disposition of any arrest or charge related to a felony or a misdemeanor involving theft of services, money or property and the charge has been dismissed, nolle prosequi or otherwise disposed of without conviction or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, the applicant shall submit certified copies of the court disposition or other document acceptable to the Commission for each such arrest or charge. If the court has no record of the arrest, charge, or conviction due to age of the record or any other reason, the applicant shall submit a letter from the court clerk stating the absence of the record(s). Appear before the Commission for the purpose of determining if the conviction, plea or disciplinary sanction constitutes grounds for denial of a license and, if so, whether or not the applicant may move forward with the licensing process. The applicant shall ensure the presence of his or her principal broker (or intended principal broker) in accordance with Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1260-01-.19. Source: https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1260/1260-01.20191103.pdf

Affiliate broker candidates must complete sixty (60) hours of real estate education in real estate principles/fundamentals before they take the examination. Proof that the education described above has been completed will be forwarded by the school where the education was completed to PSI. You may not register for the examination until the school has provided that information to  PSI [pdf]

1. Pass the Affiliate Real Estate Broker exam.
2. Application with picture – this is obtained at the testing center upon successful completion of the examination
3. Proof of High School Graduation or equivalent
4. Proof of completion of pre-license education (60 hr. & 30 hr.)
5. Proof of errors and omissions insurance policy
6. Payment of all fees due. ($91.00)
7. Eligibility Verification: www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/commerce/documents/regboards/trec/forms/RecAddedeligibilityverificationforenttitlements.pdf
8. Electronic Fingerprinting: www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/commerce/documents/regboards/trec/forms/Fingerprint-Instructions.pdf
9. Choose a Sponsoring Broker.

License Requirement Information

https://www.trec.texas.gov/become-licensed/sales-agent

Qualifications:

Citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted alien

• A DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient does not qualify as a lawfully admitted alien. To be considered a lawfully admitted alien you must have a green card or Permanent Resident card.

18 years of age or older

Meet TREC’s qualifications for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity.

Consider requesting a Fitness Determination before applying for the license.

Fitness Determination Information:  https://www.trec.texas.gov/forms/fitness-determination

What is a Fitness Determination (FD)?

Before you apply for a license, you can request that the Commission determine whether your fitness meets TREC’s qualifications for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity. You must submit a completed Fitness Determination (FD) form along with any additional required documentation before TREC will review your eligibility.

Who should request a Fitness Determination (FD)?

If you have any criminal offenses, unpaid judgments, had discipline taken against a professional or occupational license, or have performed unlicensed activity, you should consider requesting a FD. The FD process is an affordable way to determine if you are eligible to pursue a license.

Am I required to request a Fitness Determination (FD)?

Requesting a FD is optional, a FD request can save you time and money if you submit the form and undergo the process prior to taking your qualifying education, or at the very least, before you submit your application for licensure.

Can I request a Fitness Determination (FD) after I have already applied for a license?

If you have already submitted your application, it is too late to request a FD.

Can I request a Fitness Determination (FD) at the same time as my license application?

No. You should not submit your license application at the same time as your request. 

How is a Fitness Determination different from a background check?

TREC’s fitness determination is based only on the information you provide, and it is not a full background check.

If you have a criminal background, you should disclose all misdemeanors and felonies, even if they are old offenses. You should also disclose all criminal offenses where you were placed on parole, probation, or community supervision—also known as deferred adjudication—even if the case was later dismissed.

Does a Fitness Determination replace a background check?

No. You are required by law to have fingerprints on file with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) so a background check can be performed, even if you are cleared through the Fitness Determination. A license will not issue if the background check has not been passed. Expect a delay if you are notified of an investigation into your background history.

For which license types can someone request a Fitness Determination (FD)?

Anyone seeking a TREC-issued license or certificate can request a FD and submit the Fitness Determination (FD) form.

How long does it take TREC to process a Fitness Determination (FD) after I submit my form and information?

For a faster processing time, submit a fully completed Fitness Determination (FD) form with any additional required documentation. After all required documentation is obtained by TREC, either initially filed with the form or following subsequent requests for additional information, the Commission will review the information and make a fitness determination within 30 days.

How To Request a Fitness Determination from TREC

Submit the $52 nonrefundable fee for your FD using our Online Services platform. You may need to register if you don’t already have a username and password. The only way you will receive your Fitness Determination (FD) form and information on whether you are eligible is through email. Make sure you register for the Online Services platform with an email account that you can readily access. Once your $52 nonrefundable fee payment is complete, you will receive an email within five business days with a link to the Fitness Determination (FD) form and instructions on how to submit the form for review. Emails from TREC may end up in your spam folder, so be sure to check if you have paid but not received the form and instructions as expected.

TREC does not accept Fitness Determination (FD) forms or materials via mail or fax.

Do’s and Don’ts for Requesting a Fitness Determination from TREC

Do fully complete your Fitness Determination (FD) form.

Do submit your court documents with your form.

Do disclose everything. TREC’s fitness determination is based only on the information provided with your request and it is not a full background check. If you have a criminal background, you should disclose all misdemeanors and felonies, even if they are old offenses. You should also disclose all criminal offenses where you were placed on parole, probation, or community supervision—also known as deferred adjudication—even if the case was later dismissed.

Don’t send materials by mail or fax.

Don’t request a FD if you don’t need one. It is not useful if you do not have any criminal offenses, unpaid judgments, had discipline taken against a professional or occupational license, and have not performed unlicensed activity.

Don’t request an FD at the same time you submit an application, or if you have a pending application with TREC.

Requirements

The applicant will have one year from the date the application is filed to meet all license requirements.

File application

Apply Online: Submit application and fee to become a Sales Agent using the Online Services. If you don’t already have a username and password for our Online Services, register now.  

Online Services Link: https://mylicense.trec.texas.gov/datamart/mainMenu.do;jsessionid=2E0HLAqMHdBuD5-tt0bXh5qtvdyhTrCmOW9VZ3On.idvoapp1  

Fee Schedule: https://www.trec.texas.gov/agency-informaiton/fee-schedule

If the applicant prefers they can apply by mail using the paper application: https://www.trec.texas.gov/forms/application-inactive-real-estate-sales-agent-license

Fingerprints and Pass Background Check

1. 1. It is required by law to have fingerprints on file with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) so a background check can be performed. Fingerprints on file for other agencies will not be accepted.  A license will not issue if the background check has not been passed. Expect a delay if you are notified of an investigation into your background history.
   2. How to get fingerprints taken: https://www.trec.texas.gov/fingerprint-requirements

How criminal offenses factor into getting a Texas Real Estate license:

Chapter 53 of the Texas Occupations Code authorizes licensing agencies to deny a license if they have a criminal offense that is directly related to the license.

You can find a list of criminal offenses that are directly related to real estate broker and real estate sales agent licenses in Commission Rule 541.1(a). The list of criminal offenses directly related to professional inspector, real estate inspector, apprentice inspector and easement or right-of-way agents is in Commission Rule 541.1(b).

Having a criminal offense does not automatically disqualify an applicant from holding a license. The Commission must look at several factors to determine if an applicant is eligible for a license. Specifically, the Commission must consider the factors in Section 53.023, Texas Occupations Code:

• The extent and nature of the person’s past criminal activity
• The age of the person when the crime was committed
• The amount of time that has elapsed since the person’s last criminal activity
• The conduct and work activity of the person before and after the criminal activity
• Evidence of the person’s rehabilitation or rehabilitative effort while incarcerated or after release
• Evidence of the person’s compliance with any conditions of community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision
• Other evidence of the person’s fitness, including letters of recommendation.

While Chapter 53 of the Texas Occupations Code allows licensing agencies to deny a license for certain criminal convictions, it is ultimately designed so that eventually an individual can become licensed. In other words, a conviction that may prevent someone from obtaining a license now is not a permanent bar from obtaining a license.

In cases where a license holder is convicted after they have been licensed, TREC can only consider felonies and any offense involving fraud. The Commission must consider the factors listed above to determine what discipline to take.

The Commission must also consider if the license holder notified the Commission within 30 days of a final conviction or the entry of plea of guilty or nolo contendre to the felony or offense involving fraud. The failure to timely notify the Commission can lead to additional discipline and an administrative penalty.

Submit Qualifying Education:

1. 180 classroom hours of the following qualifying real estate courses:
   • Principles of Real Estate I (30 classroom hours)
   • Principles of Real Estate II (30 classroom hours)
   • Law of Agency (30 classroom hours)
   • Law of Contracts (30 classroom hours)
   • Promulgated Contract Forms (30 classroom hours)
   • Real Estate Finance (30 classroom hours)

Find a qualifying education provider. https://www.trec.texas.gov/education/approved-qualifying-real-estate-courses

Submit the course completion documents to TREC after applying online or with the paper application. After completing the course work, the applicant is welcome to submit a course and instructor evaluation.  https://www.trec.texas.gov/public/course-and-instructor-evaluation

If applicant completed any of the above qualifying real estate courses through an accredited college/university for academic credit, submit a transcript for evaluation.

Take the exam.

• License exams are administered by PearsonVUE, a testing service company.  https://home.pearsonvue.com/Test-takers.aspx A notice will be sent with instructions for scheduling the exam and obtaining a copy of the exam Candidate Handbook.

Find a sponsor.

• After the above requirements are met, an inactive license will be met. Applicant will need to be sponsored by an active Texas licensed broker to work. A sponsorship request must be completed using the online services. https://mylicense.trec.texas.gov/datamart/mainMenuTXREC.do 

Once the broker has accepted the request, the active license will be issued, and the applicant can work as a Sales Agent.

License Requirement Information

https://www.realestateu.com/utah-real-estate-license-requirements/

Requirements for Licensure

1. Meet the statutory licensing qualifications of honesty, integrity, truthfulness, reputation, and competency. (Utah C Meet the statutory licensing qualifications of honesty, integrity, truthfulness, reputation, and competency. (Utah Code Annotated 61-2f)
   Note: According to Administrative Rule R162-2f-201, an applicant does not qualify for a real estate license if he or she has had any felony in the last five years (starting from the time of conviction/plea or completion of any jail/prison sentence) OR if the applicant has any misdemeanor involving fraud, misrepresentation, theft, or dishonesty within the last three years.
2. Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
3. Have at a minimum a High School diploma or its equivalent.
4. Take 120 hours  of approved education at a certified Real Estate Pre-License School as outlined in the Real Estate Pre-License Education Curriculum . This education must be completed no longer than one year before applying for a license.
5. Take and pass the Sales Agent exam. A license request must be made within 90 days of passing the exam.
6. Submit application to the Division.

The checklist  will help you provide a complete application and must be included with the following documents:

Steps to apply for License

• Documents Required for Application:

• Utah Checklist  (hyperlinked in website)
• SALES PERSON APPLICATION – Original, completed, signed and dated document issued by the Pearson VUE testing center (Sales Person Application – Page 1).
• QUALIFYING QUESTIONNAIRE – Original, signed and dated responses to document issued at the Pearson VUE testing center, and all supporting documentation requested for any “Yes” answers (Sales Person Application – Page 2
• CERTIFICATION OF LEGAL PRESENCE – Original, completed, signed and dated document issued by the Pearson VUE testing center. (No license number is required for new sales agent applications)
• CANDIDATE EDUCATION CERTIFYING DOCUMENT – Original, signed and dated document issued by the real estate school, (this document is only valid for one year and must be submitted within 90 days of passing the exam), or valid education waiver issued by the Division of Real Estate.
• NON-REFUNDABLE FEE – $157.00 ($100 application fee, $12 recovery fund fee, $40 fingerprint processing fee, and $5 FBI RAPBACK enrollment fee)

Note: Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.

License Requirement Information

https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/boards/Real_Estate/A490-02REGS.pdf

https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/boards/Real_Estate/RE_Process.pdf

https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/Applicants/Infographic_criminal%20conviction%20apps_2021.pdf

18 VAC 135-20-30. Qualifications for licensure. Every applicant to the Real Estate Board for an individual salesperson’s or broker’s license shall have the following qualifications: 

1. The applicant shall have a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, and fair dealing, and be competent to transact the business of a real estate broker or a real estate salesperson in such a manner as to safeguard the interests of the public. 
2. The applicant shall meet the current educational requirements by achieving a passing grade in all required courses of § 54.1-2105 of the Code of Virginia prior to the time the applicant sits for the licensing examination and applies for licensure. 
3. The applicant shall be in good standing as a licensed real estate broker or salesperson in every jurisdiction where licensed and the applicant shall not have had a license as a real estate broker or real estate salesperson which was suspended, revoked or surrendered in connection with a disciplinary action or which has been the subject of discipline in any jurisdiction prior to applying for licensure in Virginia. The applicant shall be in compliance with all the terms of all board orders, including but not limited to paying imposed monetary penalties and costs, plus any accrued interest and other fees, and completing imposed education.
4. In accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, each applicant shall submit to fingerprinting and shall disclose the following information: 

• All misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude, sexual offense, non-marijuana drug distribution, or physical injury within five years of the date of the application; and
• All felony convictions during his lifetime. Any plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for purposes of this subsection. The record of a conviction received from a court shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of a conviction or finding of guilt. The board, in its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant in accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia. 

5. The applicant shall be at least 18 years old. 
6. The applicant shall have a high school diploma or its equivalent. 
7. The applicant, within 12 months prior to submitting a complete application for a license, shall have passed a written examination provided by the board or by a testing service acting on behalf of the board. 5 
8. The applicant shall follow all procedures established with regard to conduct at the examination. Failure to comply with all procedures established with regard to conduct at the examination may be grounds for denial of application. 
9. Applicants for licensure who do not meet the requirements set forth in subdivisions 3 and 4 of this section may be approved for licensure following consideration by the board.

An applicant for a salesperson’s license as a business entity shall meet the following requirements in addition to those set forth in 18VAC135-20-30: 

1. Every owner or officer who actively participates in the real estate business shall hold a license as a salesperson or broker. The business entity license does not replace the individual license. More than one licensee may be a participant of the business 6 entity. 
2. When one licensee is the owner or officer, the business entity shall be named in accordance with § 54.1-2106.1 C of the Code of Virginia. 
3. The board will consider the application of any partnership, association, corporation or limited liability company only after the entity is authorized to do business in accordance with §§ 59.1-69 through 59.1-76 of the Code of Virginia.

Reciprocity License Requirements:

An individual who is currently licensed as a real estate salesperson or broker in another jurisdiction may obtain a Virginia real estate license by meeting the following requirements:  

1. The applicant shall be at least 18 years of age. 
2. The applicant shall have a high school diploma or its equivalent. 
3. The applicant shall have received the salesperson’s or broker’s license by virtue of having passed in the jurisdiction of licensure a written examination deemed to be substantially equivalent to the Virginia examination. 
4. The applicant shall sign a statement verifying that he has read and understands the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 21 (§ 54.1-2100 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia. 
5. The applicant, within 12 months prior to submitting a complete application for a license, shall have passed a written examination provided by the board or by a testing service acting on behalf of the board covering Virginia real estate license law and regulations of the Real Estate Board. 
6. The applicant shall follow all procedures established with regard to conduct at the examination. Failure to comply with all procedures established by the board with regard to conduct at the examination may be grounds for denial of application. 
7. The applicant shall be in good standing as a licensed real estate broker or salesperson in every jurisdiction where licensed and the applicant shall not have had a license as a real estate broker or real estate salesperson which was suspended, revoked, or surrendered in connection with a disciplinary action or which has been the subject of discipline in any jurisdiction prior to applying for licensure in Virginia. The applicant shall be in compliance with all the terms of all board orders, including but not limited to paying imposed monetary penalties and costs, plus any accrued interest and other fees, and completing imposed education. 
8. At the time of application for a salesperson’s license, the applicant must have met educational requirements that are substantially equivalent to those required in Virginia. At the time of application for a broker’s license, the applicant must have met educational requirements that are substantially equivalent to those required in Virginia, and the applicant must have been actively engaged as defined by 18VAC135-20-10 for 36 of the preceding 48 months. The broker applicant’s experience must be verified by an individual who has direct knowledge of the applicant’s activities as defined in §§ 54.1- 2100 and 54.1-2101 of the Code of Virginia. These requirements may be waived at the discretion of the board in accordance with § 54.1-2105 of the Code of Virginia. 
9. The applicant shall have a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, and fair dealing, and be competent to transact the business of a real estate salesperson or broker in such a manner as to safeguard the interests of the public. 
10. In accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, each applicant shall submit to fingerprinting and shall disclose the following information:  

• All misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude, sexual offense, nonmarijuana drug distribution, or physical injury within five years of the date of the application; and
• All felony convictions during his lifetime. 
• Any plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for purposes of this subsection. The record of a conviction received from a court shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of a conviction or finding of guilt. The board, in its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant in accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia. 

11. Applicants for licensure who do not meet the requirements set forth in subdivisions 7 and 10 of this section may be approved for licensure following consideration by the board.

Steps to apply for License

• COMPLETE PRE-LICENSE EDUCATION even if you are applying “by reciprocity” from another state 
• PASS THE VIRGINIA AND NATIONAL EXAMS exam scores are only valid for one year, and then they expire 
• VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE BOARD 60 hours for salespersons, no experience requirement for salesperson applicants 
• If you are already licensed in another state and your out-of-state license is not expired, then you only need to pass the “state” part of the Virginia exam. 
• SALESPERSON/BROKER GET YOUR FINGERPRINTS TAKEN background checks expire after 45 days If you live in Virginia, you must have your fingerprints taken at a PSI testing location in Virginia. only necessary if not currently licensed as a salesperson in Virginia Even if you live outside of Virginia, you are highly encouraged to get your fingerprints taken at a Virginia PSI testing location because it will speed up the mandatory background check process. If you do not live in Virginia, and are unable to get your fingerprints taken at a Virginia PSI testing location, please contact the Board office. 
• PRINT, COMPLETE, SIGN + MAIL APPLICATION use most recent form downloaded directly from DPOR website A complete application must be on file with the Board within 45 days– or else you will have to get your fingerprints taken again for an additional fee. A license cannot be issued until your application is 100% accurate and complete. 
• Certifications of licensure are required from ALL states where you are or have been licensed to practice real estate.

Background Check

• Fingerprinting Services:   
  DPOR is now offering another two fingerprint service options; PSI exam sites or Fieldprint services.  PSI exam sites can provide fingerprint services from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. No appointment necessary – https://www.psionline.com to find a location nearest you. 
  Fieldprint offers sites throughout Virginia where license applicants can go to have their fingerprints taken via Livescan. To use the Fieldprint service, applicants must schedule an appointment through Fieldprint’s website at https://fieldprintvirginia.com/. Learn more about the Fieldprint scheduling process here.
• An individual’s criminal record is never an absolute prohibition to obtaining a license in any DPOR regulated profession. State law requires a case-by-case analysis of nine factors to determine if a prior conviction is directly related to working in the occupational area. (Includes type of offense, occupational nexus, and rehabilitation factors) 
  • Reporting Form along with an official police or court report for every state where you have convictions. The Board may request additional documentation about your criminal record.
  • The Informal Fact-Finding (IFF) Conference is conducted by a Presiding Officer and a court reporter makes a transcript. The purpose is to put facts “on the record” to help the Board in its deliberations. You may present evidence, bring witnesses, and be represented by an attorney (if you choose).
  • You are allowed no more than five minutes to address the Board about whether you agree or disagree with the Presiding Officer’s recommendation (without presenting new evidence or information). The Board considers everything in the case file and then votes to approve or deny your license application.

Receiving the License

• • Receipt of License upon satisfactory completion of above requirements. 

• 18 VAC 135-20-90. Renewal Required. Licenses issued under this chapter for salespersons, brokers, and firms shall expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license, except concurrent broker licenses which shall expire on the same date as the original broker license.

License Requirement Information

https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/realestate/brokerslicense.html 

• To qualify you must:
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete 90 hours of approved real estate education. This education must include:
  • A 60-hour course in Real Estate Fundamentals.
  • A 30-hour course in Real Estate Practices.
  • You must complete your education within 2 years before applying for the exam.
  • Visit the Course Search for a list of approved real estate education.
  • Reciprocity applicants don’t need to take the 90 hours.
• Pass the broker’s exam(s).
• Be ready to answer legal background questions and provide documents if needed.
• Submit your fingerprints for the background check (due every 6 years).

Steps to apply for License

• Take required education through an approved school.
• Register as a student with PSI after starting but before completing the education.
• Schedule and pass the exams through PSI.
• Submit your fingerprints for the background check (due every 6 years).
• Receive notification us that we got your exam results before applying for a license. Don’t apply for a license before you receive the notification.
• When both background and exam results are on record, and before 1 year has passed, apply for license.
• Passing exam result on file with us.
• If licensed in another state, see how to get licensed in Washington by reciprocity:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have been actively licensed in another state, in good standing, within the preceding 6 months.
• Request and be ready to upload a License History from one state in which you have a license. The state might call it a Certificate of History or a License Affidavit. License histories have the following:
  • The state’s agency heading.
  • Dates that a license is or has been active within the last 6 months.
  • The licensure level.
  • Expiration date.
  • Any disciplinary action.
  • How you obtained the license.
  • Creation date of the history.
  • Note: We’ll deny any application that doesn’t include a License History document. We won’t accept copies of licenses or screen shots of websites.
• Fingerprint background check results on file.
  • Results take 14 business days to appear in our system.
  • Washington resident: Visit IdentoGO to schedule an appointment through MorphoTrust.
  • Outside Washington: See how to submit your fingerprints from outside Washington State.
  • See fees and more information on fingerprinting.
• Documents ready to upload for the legal background questions, if needed.

Background Check

• Completed fingerprint background check results on file.
  • Results take 10-14 days to appear in our system.
  • Washington resident: Visit IdentoGo to schedule an appointment through MorphoTrust.
  • Outside Washington: learn how to submit your fingerprints from outside Washington State.
• Documents, ready to upload, for the legal background questions, if needed.
• Assuming you meet all other requirements for a real estate broker license, you could still be denied a license due to a criminal history.The Washington State Department of Licensing uses two methods to dig deeper into backgrounds of applicants to assess their character and learn about any criminal activity.
  • Criminal background. Every applicant is required to answer five criminal history and character assessment questions, as well as a sixth question confirming fingerprinting. In addition to criminal background, applicants are asked to disclose any actions or penalties involving other professional licenses or permits that they hold. Any pending charges must also be disclosed.
  • Fingerprinting. Since some applicants won’t want to disclose their criminal record, the state requires fingerprints for all applicants. The fingerprints are shared with the Washington State Patrol for a state background check. In addition, they are sent to the FBI for a national background check.

 

Receiving the License

• Your broker’s license will expire 2 years after it’s issued.
• The fingerprint background check results will expire 6 years from the date we receive them.
  • Be sure to re-submit prints before they expire. Allow enough time for us to get your results.
  • If your results expire you won’t be able to:
    • Join a firm.
    • Re-activate after being inactive.
    • Renew your license.