Reciprocity for Real Estate Salespersons and Brokers
Do You Already Have a Real Estate License and Wish to Become Licensed in Another State? The following article covers reciprocity arrangements for Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont
Connecticut Reciprocity Agreements to Obtain a Real Estate License
Connecticut has reciprocity agreements with a number of states. Applicants must provide a Certificate of License History from the “Domain” state’s licensing authority (the state in which the applicant has an active real estate license in good standing), along with Certificates of License History from all other states in which they are licensed. In some cases, there is direct reciprocity (no exam needed). In other cases, the applicants must pass the CT Licensing Law Exam.
All applicants for a reciprocal license must submit a notarized Reciprocal License Application and fee. More information can be found on the CT Department of Consumer Protection website.
These states have direct reciprocity:
Alabama,
Colorado,
Georgia,
Massachusetts,
Mississippi,
Nebraska,
New York,
Oklahoma, and
Rhode Island
These states have conditional reciprocity. Candidates must pass the CT Licensing Law Exam prior to applying in order to apply for a CT Real Estate License:
Florida,
Illinois,
Indiana, and
Ohio
Maine Real Estate Reciprocity Agreements to Obtain a Real Estate License
Main offers reciprocity to real estate licensees in other jurisdictions who have an active license in good standing. Applicants must supply a Verification of Licensure from the state(s) in which the applicant holds or has held a real estate license. The applicant must also be affiliated with a brokerage licensed in Maine, be at least 18 years old, and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. If these conditions are met, the applicant must then pass the Maine portion of the licensing exam to receive a Maine real estate license that is the equivalent of the license they actively hold in another state.
For more information, CLICK HERE to go to the State of Maine Professional and Financial Regulation’s Real Estate Commission.
Massachusetts Real Estate Reciprocity Agreements to Obtain a Real Estate License
Do you have a real estate license from another state and wish to get your Massachusetts license?
Massachusetts has reciprocity agreements with 15 states. Ten states have direct reciprocity, meaning applicants may apply directly to the MA Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. 5 states have special conditions that must be met prior to application. All applicants must submit a Letter of Good Standing from state(s) in which they are licensed (letters are good for 90 days).
States with direct reciprocity are:
Connecticut
Georgia
Iowa
Michigan
Nebraska
New Mexico
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Tennessee
West Virginia
States with special conditions are:
Colorado
CO Employing Broker = MA Broker, CO Associate Broker = MA Salesperson
Maine
Applicants must be Maine Brokers with at least 3 years of experience
Must apply for an educational waiver, then take the state portion of the licensing exam
New Hampshire
Must apply for an educational waiver, then take the state portion of the licensing exam
New York
Applicants must be Brokers with at least 3 years of experience
Oklahoma
Salespersons and Brokers must have at least 2 years of experience
The application for an Educational Waiver can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/lists/real-estate-brokers-and-salespersons-applications-and-forms
Real Estate licensees from other states and districts can apply for the Educational Waiver and the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. The Board will make a decision on a case by case basis and if approved will likely require the applicant to take both the state and national portions of the Massachusetts Real Estate Licensing Examination.
Visit this page for further information: https://www.mass.gov/doc/real-estate-reciprocal-license-application/download
New Hampshire Reciprocity Agreements to Obtain a Real Estate License
Do you have a real estate license from another state and wish to get your New Hampshire real estate license?
It has never been easier to obtain a New Hampshire Real Estate License using reciprocity!
As of August 1, 2022, licensees that have an active license for at least one year in another state or district in the U.S. that is in good standing may apply for a New Hampshire Real Estate License. New Hampshire will allow a license of similar status (salesperson for a salesperson's license and broker for brokers license), with the exception of Maine. New Hampshire only accepts Maine Brokers as candidates for reciprocal licensure.
Applicants who are licensed in another state have a fast-track to New Hampshire licensing. If the applicant took both state and national portions in their licensing exam, they are only required to take the state portion of the New Hampshire licensing exam. If the candidate did not take a national portion of their exam, then they will be required to take both state and national portions of the New Hampshire Licensing Exam. Education is optional and not required.
This is what is needed to obtain a New Hampshire Real Estate License:
A letter of good standing from the state(s) where the applicant holds real estate licenses.
The dates of licensure (when the license was issued and when it expires).
An application to the New Hampshire Real Estate Commision, which can be found HERE.
Vermont Reciprocity Agreements to Obtain a Real Estate License
The state of Vermont recognizes real estate licenses from other jurisdictions that are in good standing. If the requirements and testing is substantially the same in the other state/jurisdiction (as see by the Vermont Real Estate Commission), the licenses may qualify for the equivalent license in VT after passing the state portion of the licensing exam and in some cases, part or all of the national portion of the exam.
For more information, CLICK HERE go to the Vermont Secretary of State’s Office of Professional Regulation website.
