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Real estate license reciprocity and transfer, state by state

Moving with a real estate agent license? Here is what each state's board says it accepts from other states, with the partner lists exactly as the boards publish them.

Last checked · 88 official sources

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  1. How real estate agent licenses move between states
  2. Real estate agent reciprocity by state
  3. Sources

How real estate agent licenses move between states

No license is valid nationwide: the board in the state you move to decides whether it accepts yours. Across the 40 states and DC we cover, the routes boards publish for the main real estate agent license are military service members and spouses (24), license by endorsement (23), reciprocity agreements (18), exam waiver (17), universal license recognition (6) and temporary license or permit (2). 15 boards name the states whose licenses they accept; those lists are one-way, so a state on the list does not necessarily accept a license from the listing state. What each route means.

Real estate agent reciprocity by state

StateLicenseRoutes the board publishesStates the board lists
AlabamaSalesperson (temporary license first, then original license)License by endorsement1
Military service members and spouses2		–
AlaskaReal Estate SalespersonLicense by endorsement3
Military service members and spouses4		–
ArkansasReal Estate SalespersonReciprocity agreements5
License by endorsement6
Exam waiver6
Military service members and spouses6		Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska and Pennsylvania5
CaliforniaReal Estate SalespersonNo reciprocity7
Military service members and spouses8		–
ColoradoAssociate BrokerMilitary service members and spouses9–
ConnecticutReal Estate SalespersonReciprocity agreements10
License by endorsement11		Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and Rhode Island12
DelawareSalespersonLicense by endorsement13–
District of ColumbiaReal Estate SalespersonLicense by endorsement14
Reciprocity agreements15		No list on the pages cited
FloridaSales AssociateReciprocity agreements16
License by endorsement17
Military service members and spouses18		Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, Rhode Island and West Virginia16
HawaiiReal Estate SalespersonNo reciprocity19
Exam waiver19
Military service members and spouses20		–
IdahoSalespersonNo reciprocity21
Exam waiver21
Universal license recognition22
Military service members and spouses23		–
IllinoisReal Estate BrokerLicense by endorsement24–
IndianaReal Estate BrokerNo reciprocity25
License by endorsement26
Military service members and spouses27		–
IowaReal Estate SalespersonReciprocity agreements28
Exam waiver29
Universal license recognition30
Military service members and spouses31		Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi and North Dakota28
KansasSalespersonLicense by endorsement32
Reciprocity agreements33
Universal license recognition34
Military service members and spouses35		No list on the pages cited
KentuckySales AssociateReciprocity agreements36
License by endorsement37		Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, Illinois and Ohio36
LouisianaReal Estate SalespersonReciprocity agreements38
License by endorsement39
Exam waiver40
Military service members and spouses41		Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania42
MaineReal Estate Sales AgentLicense by endorsement43–
MarylandReal Estate SalespersonReciprocity agreements44
Exam waiver45
Military service members and spouses46		Pennsylvania and Oklahoma44
MassachusettsReal Estate SalespersonReciprocity agreements47Connecticut, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Nebraska, Iowa, Tennessee, Mississippi, Colorado, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Mexico and Oklahoma47
MichiganReal Estate SalespersonNo reciprocity48–
MissouriSalespersonLicense by endorsement49
Universal license recognition50
Military service members and spouses50
Reciprocity agreements51		No list on the pages cited
NebraskaReal Estate SalespersonLicense by endorsement52
Military service members and spouses53		–
NevadaReal Estate SalespersonReciprocity agreements54
Exam waiver54		Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia and Wyoming54
New HampshireSalespersonExam waiver55
Universal license recognition56		–
New JerseyReal Estate SalespersonNo reciprocity57
License by endorsement58		–
New MexicoAssociate BrokerReciprocity agreements59
Exam waiver60
Military service members and spouses61		Georgia, Louisiana and Massachusetts60
North CarolinaProvisional Broker (broker license on provisional status)Exam waiver62
Military service members and spouses63		–
North DakotaSalespersonReciprocity agreements64
Exam waiver65
Military service members and spouses64		Georgia, Iowa and Minnesota64
OklahomaSales AssociateReciprocity agreements66
Exam waiver67		Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota66
PennsylvaniaReal Estate SalespersonReciprocity agreements68
Exam waiver69
Temporary license or permit70		Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland and Massachusetts68
Rhode IslandReal Estate SalespersonNo route published–
South CarolinaAssociateReciprocity agreements71
Exam waiver71		No list on the pages cited
South DakotaResponsible BrokerLicense by endorsement7273–
TexasReal Estate Sales AgentNo reciprocity74
Exam waiver75
Military service members and spouses75		–
VermontReal Estate SalespersonLicense by endorsement76
Exam waiver76		–
VirginiaReal Estate SalespersonLicense by endorsement77
Universal license recognition78
Military service members and spouses77		District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia79
WashingtonReal Estate BrokerLicense by endorsement80
Military service members and spouses81
Temporary license or permit82		–
West VirginiaSalespersonLicense by endorsement83
Reciprocity agreements84
Military service members and spouses85		Florida84
WisconsinReal Estate SalespersonLicense by endorsement86
Military service members and spouses87		–
WyomingSalespersonExam waiver88
Military service members and spouses88		–

Each state's own board decides whom it accepts. Before you move, read the conditions on the state page and confirm with the board.

Sources

Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.

  1. Code of Alabama 34-27-32 [Effective until October 1, 2028]Alabama LegislatureChecked November 6, 2026
  2. Ala. Admin. Code ch. 790-X-1 (Real Estate Commission, General)Alabama Legislative Services Agency (Alabama Administrative Code) - Alabama Real Estate CommissionDated February 14, 2026Checked November 6, 2026
  3. AS 08.88 Real Estate Brokers, Associate Brokers, and SalespersonsAlaska State LegislatureChecked November 5, 2026
  4. 12 AAC 64 Real Estate Commission regulationsAlaska State LegislatureChecked November 6, 2026
  5. Non-Resident Application Packet (GA IA KS LA MS NE PA)Arkansas Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  6. AREC Commission Rules 17 CAR 220Arkansas Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  7. Out-of-State ApplicantsCalifornia Department of Real EstateChecked November 6, 2026
  8. License Options for Military MembersCalifornia Department of Real EstateChecked November 6, 2026
  9. 4 CCR 725-1 Real Estate Brokers (version effective 09/30/2026)Colorado Secretary of State, Code of Colorado Regulations (Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Real Estate)Dated September 30, 2026Checked November 6, 2026
  10. Real Estate - ReciprocalDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  11. Real Estate - Non-ReciprocalDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  12. License Reciprocity for Real Estate Salesperson and Broker LicensingDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  13. 24 Del. C. ch. 29 subch. I General ProvisionsDelaware General AssemblyChecked November 6, 2026
  14. Real Estate Commission | dlcpDepartment of Licensing and Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  15. 17-2611 DCMR LICENSURE BY WAIVER OR RECIPROCITYOffice of Documents and Administrative Issuances, District of ColumbiaDated July 29, 2005Checked November 6, 2026
  16. Sales Associate Initial Application - Mutual Recognition Application for Non-FL Residents Only (RE 1)Florida Department of Business and Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
  17. Sales Associate Initial Application - Endorsement (RE 1)Florida Department of Business and Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
  18. Sales Associate Initial Application - Military EndorsementFlorida Department of Business and Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
  19. General Information SheetHawaii Real Estate Commission, Department of Commerce and Consumer AffairsDated January 19, 2021Checked November 5, 2026
  20. Amended 08/17 1Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (copy of HRS chapter 436B)Checked November 6, 2026
  21. Request Exam Waiver, License or Education HistoryIdaho Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesDated February 25, 2026Checked November 5, 2026
  22. legislature.idaho.govIdaho LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  23. Real Estate Licensing & Certification Policies for Military PersonsIdaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, Real Estate CommissionDated October 1, 2025Checked November 6, 2026
  24. 225 ILCS 454/5-60.5Illinois General AssemblyDated January 1, 2025Checked November 5, 2026
  25. PLA: Real Estate HomeIndiana Professional Licensing AgencyChecked November 5, 2026
  26. PLA: Real Estate Licensing InformationIndiana Professional Licensing AgencyChecked November 5, 2026
  27. Military ExperienceIndiana Professional Licensing AgencyChecked November 5, 2026
  28. Reciprocity LicensingIowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (Iowa Real Estate Commission)Checked November 5, 2026
  29. Licensed In Another State-Rule 5.3 LicensingIowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (Iowa Real Estate Commission)Checked November 6, 2026
  30. 481 IAC ch. 2005 Licensees of Other Jurisdictions and ReciprocityIowa Legislature (Iowa Administrative Code)Dated September 30, 2026Checked November 5, 2026
  31. 481 IAC ch. 7 Military Service, Veteran Reciprocity, and Spouses of Active-Duty Service MembersIowa Legislature (Iowa Administrative Code)Dated September 30, 2026Checked November 5, 2026
  32. K.S.A. 58-3046aKansas Office of Revisor of StatutesChecked November 5, 2026
  33. K.S.A. 58-3040Kansas Office of Revisor of StatutesChecked November 5, 2026
  34. K.S.A. 48-3406Kansas Office of Revisor of StatutesChecked November 5, 2026
  35. K.A.R. 86-1-5Kansas Secretary of State (Kansas Administrative Regulations)Dated December 27, 2024Checked November 5, 2026
  36. Reciprocal LicensingKentucky Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  37. KRS 324.141 Reciprocal licensingKentucky Legislative Research CommissionChecked November 5, 2026
  38. Become Licensed: ReciprocalLouisiana Real Estate CommissionChecked November 5, 2026
  39. Welcome Home ActLouisiana Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  40. Previously/Currently Licensed in Another StateLouisiana Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  41. Military Member or Spouse/DependentLouisiana Real Estate CommissionChecked November 5, 2026
  42. Pre-Licensing Checklist for Reciprocal LicenseLouisiana Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  43. Individual LicensesMaine Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)Checked November 6, 2026
  44. Apply for a Reciprocal LicenseMaryland Real Estate Commission (Maryland Department of Labor)Checked November 6, 2026
  45. Out-of-State License RecognitionMaryland Real Estate Commission (Maryland Department of Labor)Checked November 6, 2026
  46. Expedited Licensing for VeteransMaryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional LicensingChecked November 6, 2026
  47. Apply for reciprocity as an out-of-state real estate broker's or salesperson's licenseCommonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Occupational Licensure, Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and SalespersonsChecked November 6, 2026
  48. Occupational Code, 1980 PA 299, Article 25 (Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons)Michigan Legislature (legislature.mi.gov)Checked November 6, 2026
  49. Nonresident Licensing RequirementsMissouri Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  50. RSMo 324.009Missouri Revisor of StatutesChecked November 6, 2026
  51. MREC Rules and Statutes Reference BookMissouri Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  52. Application processNebraska Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  53. NREC Benefits for Military Service Members and Military SpousesNebraska Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  54. Form 501Nevada Real Estate DivisionDated August 1, 2025Checked November 6, 2026
  55. RSA Chapter 331-A New Hampshire Real Estate Practice ActNew Hampshire General CourtChecked November 7, 2026
  56. New Changes for Reciprocity in New HampshireNH Office of Professional Licensure and CertificationChecked November 6, 2026
  57. License requirementsNew Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, Real Estate CommissionChecked November 7, 2026
  58. Waiver of Education Criteria for SalespersonNew Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, Real Estate CommissionChecked November 7, 2026
  59. FAQsNew Mexico Real Estate Commission, Regulation and Licensing DepartmentChecked November 6, 2026
  60. Licensing, Registration, and RenewalNew Mexico Real Estate Commission, Regulation and Licensing DepartmentChecked November 6, 2026
  61. 16.61.3 NMACNew Mexico State Records Center and Archives (New Mexico Administrative Code)Checked November 6, 2026
  62. Apply for a Broker LicenseNorth Carolina Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  63. 21 NCAC 58A Real Estate Brokers (subchapter A rules)North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings (NC Administrative Code)Checked November 6, 2026
  64. How To ApplyNorth Dakota Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  65. N.D. Admin. Code ch. 70-02-01 LicensingNorth Dakota Legislative Branch (North Dakota Administrative Code)Checked November 6, 2026
  66. Nonresident AgreementsOklahoma Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  67. SA or BA Application Process 2024Oklahoma Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  68. Real Estate Commission Licensure GuidePennsylvania Department of StateChecked November 6, 2026
  69. 49 Pa. Code § 35.223Pennsylvania Code and Bulletin (Legislative Reference Bureau)Dated September 5, 2026Checked November 6, 2026
  70. 49 Pa. Code § 35.231Pennsylvania Code and Bulletin (Legislative Reference Bureau)Dated September 5, 2026Checked November 6, 2026
  71. S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 57 Real Estate Brokers, Associates, and Property ManagersSouth Carolina Legislature (Legislative Services Agency), Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 57Checked November 6, 2026
  72. License Law Book (SDCL 36-21A and ARSD 20:69)South Dakota Real Estate CommissionDated July 1, 2025Checked November 6, 2026
  73. License Types & RequirementsSouth Dakota Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  74. Become a Real Estate Sales AgentTexas Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  75. TREC Rules (22 TAC Chapters 531-543, as posted by TREC)Texas Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  76. Salesperson & Broker FAQsVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
  77. Real Estate BoardVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
  78. 18VAC135-20 Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing RegulationsVirginia General Assembly (Virginia Administrative Code)Checked November 6, 2026
  79. Real Estate Salesperson Universal License Recognition ApplicationVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational RegulationDated October 1, 2024Checked November 6, 2026
  80. Get your broker license by reciprocityWashington State Department of LicensingChecked November 6, 2026
  81. Get your real estate broker or managing broker licenseWashington State Department of LicensingChecked November 6, 2026
  82. Chapter 18.85 RCW: Real estate brokers and managing brokersWashington State LegislatureChecked November 6, 2026
  83. Salesperson licensed in another jurisdictionWest Virginia Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  84. View Reciprocity Agreements by StateWest Virginia Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  85. W. Va. Code §30-1-27 (licensure based on licensure in another state)West Virginia LegislatureChecked November 6, 2026
  86. Real Estate Salesperson - Licensure by EndorsementWisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesChecked November 6, 2026
  87. Real Estate Salesperson (RES) - DSPSWisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesChecked November 6, 2026
  88. Real Estate Commission Rules Chapter 1 - General Provisions and LicensingWyoming Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026