Real Estate License Reciprocity & Portability: A C…


Alabama

Reciprocity: Full reciprocity. Agents will need to take a six-hour course and apply for an Alabama real estate license.

Portability: Cooperative

For more information, visit Alabama’s Real Estate Commission page.

Alaska

Reciprocity: None. To participate in real estate transactions in Alaska, you will need to go through the state’s entire licensing training and exam.

Portability: Physical Location

For more information, visit Alaska’s Real Estate Commission page.

Arizona

Reciprocity: It’s complicated. Arizona does not have formal reciprocity with other states, however, it does recognize out-of-state licenses, provided that the agent is an Arizona resident and has held an out-of-state license for at least one year. Agents will still need to pass a state-specific course and prove residency.

Portability: Cooperative

For more information, visit Arizona’s Department of Real Estate page.

Arkansas

Reciprocity: Partial. Arkansas has reciprocity with Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington, and West Virginia.

Portability: Physical Location

For more information, visit Arkansas’ Real Estate Commission page.

California

Reciprocity: None. To obtain a license in California, out-of-state agents must go through the required steps, including passing a  written exam.

Portability: Physical Location

For more information, visit California’s Department of Real Estate page.

Colorado

Reciprocity: Full reciprocity. Agents licensed in any state may practice in Colorado as long as they have been licensed for at least two years. They will need to pass the state portion of the Colorado Real Estate Broker’s Exam.

Portability: Cooperative

For more information, visit Colorado’s Division of Real Estate page.

Connecticut

Reciprocity: Partial. Connecticut has reciprocity with Alabama, Colorado,…