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Professional license portability
Real Estate Agent license reciprocity by state
Real Estate Agent licensing is fragmented: 33 of 51 states either don't accept outside licenses or require you to retake a state-specific exam. Plan for the full local process in most destinations. Tier classifications below come from each state's licensing board; click into any row for the source language and current fees.
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4 via endorsement
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28 require exam
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5 not recognized
Reciprocity tier legend
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Recognized
Existing license or national cert accepted directly.
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Endorsement
Apply for a new license — paperwork, fees, no re-exam.
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Exam required
Must retake the state exam or complete state-specific training.
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Not recognized
No reciprocity pathway. Satisfy state requirements from scratch.
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No license required
State does not license this profession.
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Unclear
State policy ambiguous or silent. Contact licensing board.
All 50 states + DC
Each row links to the full real estate agent profile for that state — exam costs, application fees, licensing board contact, and the source language behind the tier classification.
| State | Reciprocity tier | Summary | Detail |
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| Alabama | edit_note Exam required | Alabama offers reciprocity, but applicants must pass the Alabama-specific portion of the state exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Alaska | edit_note Exam required | Alaska offers licensure by endorsement, but requires passing the state portion of the licensing exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Arizona | edit_note Exam required | Arizona offers license recognition, but requires passing the Arizona state portion of the licensing exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Arkansas | help_outline Unclear | Arkansas lists reciprocal states, but the specific terms of reciprocity are not detailed. | Full page arrow_outward |
| California | block Not recognized | California does not have reciprocity; out-of-state applicants must meet all licensing requirements. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Colorado | edit_note Exam required | Colorado offers reciprocity, but applicants must pass the Colorado state portion of the exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Connecticut | edit_note Exam required | Connecticut has reciprocity with some states, but many applicants must still pass the state exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Delaware | edit_note Exam required | Delaware offers reciprocity to all states, but applicants must pass the Delaware law portion of the exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| District of Columbia | edit_note Exam required | DC offers reciprocity, but applicants must pass the state portion of the real estate salesperson exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Florida | help_outline Unclear | Florida lists reciprocal states, but the specific terms of reciprocity are not detailed. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Georgia | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Georgia offers reciprocity with most states, but Florida residents must pass the Georgia-specific exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Hawaii | block Not recognized | Hawaii does not have reciprocity, but out-of-state licensees may qualify for education/exam equivalency. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Idaho | edit_note Exam required | Idaho does not have reciprocity, but waives the national exam; applicants must pass the state-specific portion. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Illinois | edit_note Exam required | Illinois offers an endorsement process, but requires a state-specific course and passing the Illinois state exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Indiana | help_outline Unclear | Indiana lacks general reciprocity; out-of-state licensees may apply by endorsement, with varying requirements. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Iowa | help_outline Unclear | Iowa lists reciprocal states, but the specific terms of reciprocity are not detailed. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Kansas | edit_note Exam required | Kansas does not have reciprocity, but requires passing the Kansas portion of the real estate exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Kentucky | help_outline Unclear | Kentucky lists reciprocal states, but the specific terms of reciprocity are not detailed. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Louisiana | help_outline Unclear | Louisiana lists reciprocal states, but the specific terms of reciprocity are not detailed. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Maine | edit_note Exam required | Maine does not have formal reciprocity, but requires passing only the Maine state portion of the exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Maryland | edit_note Exam required | Maryland offers full reciprocity with Pennsylvania, but Oklahoma and other states may require exams. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Massachusetts | help_outline Unclear | Massachusetts lists reciprocal states, but the specific terms of reciprocity are not detailed. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Michigan | block Not recognized | Michigan does not have reciprocity; applicants must meet all Michigan education, experience, and exam requirements. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Minnesota | edit_note Exam required | Minnesota has reciprocity with some states, but Wisconsin applicants must take a course and state exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Mississippi | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Mississippi offers universal recognition for out-of-state licenses, with specific provisions for military spouses. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Missouri | edit_note Exam required | Missouri has partial reciprocity, requiring applicants to pass the state exam and complete a practice course. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Montana | edit_note Exam required | Montana does not have formal reciprocity, but requires passing only the state portion of the real estate exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Nebraska | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Nebraska offers licensure recognition for out-of-state licensees, requiring a law/agency course and background check. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Nevada | edit_note Exam required | Nevada has reciprocity with some states; others require a law course and passing the Nevada state exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| New Hampshire | edit_note Exam required | New Hampshire offers reciprocity to all states, but requires passing the state portion of the exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| New Jersey | block Not recognized | New Jersey does not have reciprocity; out-of-state licensees may apply for an education waiver. | Full page arrow_outward |
| New Mexico | help_outline Unclear | New Mexico lists reciprocal states, but the specific terms of reciprocity are not detailed. | Full page arrow_outward |
| New York | help_outline Unclear | New York lacks full reciprocity, but has mutual recognition agreements with several states and Quebec. | Full page arrow_outward |
| North Carolina | edit_note Exam required | North Carolina does not have formal reciprocity, but requires passing only the state-specific portion of the exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| North Dakota | help_outline Unclear | North Dakota lists reciprocal states, but the specific terms of reciprocity are not detailed. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Ohio | edit_note Exam required | Ohio has partial reciprocity, typically requiring applicants to pass the state-specific portion of the exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Oklahoma | help_outline Unclear | Oklahoma lists reciprocal states, but the specific terms of reciprocity are not detailed. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Oregon | edit_note Exam required | Oregon lacks full reciprocity; out-of-state licensees must meet all state licensing requirements. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Pennsylvania | help_outline Unclear | The type of reciprocity with listed states (AR, GA, LA, MD, MA, NY) is not specified. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Rhode Island | help_outline Unclear | The nature of reciprocity with Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida is not specified. | Full page arrow_outward |
| South Carolina | edit_note Exam required | SC has formal reciprocity with GA/NC; other states require the SC exam portion and courses. | Full page arrow_outward |
| South Dakota | edit_note Exam required | South Dakota offers endorsement, but out-of-state licensees must pass the state law exam portion. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Tennessee | edit_note Exam required | Tennessee offers license recognition, but out-of-state agents may need to pass the state law exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Texas | edit_note Exam required | Texas has no reciprocity; out-of-state licensees must meet all Texas licensing requirements. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Utah | help_outline Unclear | The nature of reciprocity with Georgia, Mississippi, and Alberta (Canada) is not specified. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Vermont | block Not recognized | Vermont does not have reciprocity agreements; education exceptions are case-by-case. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Virginia | edit_note Exam required | Virginia offers reciprocity, but applicants must pass the state-specific exam portion and verify education. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Washington | edit_note Exam required | Washington has no formal reciprocity; out-of-state agents must pass the state exam portion. | Full page arrow_outward |
| West Virginia | edit_note Exam required | West Virginia lacks full reciprocity; all out-of-state licensees must pass the state-specific exam portion. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Wisconsin | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Wisconsin has full reciprocity with Illinois and Indiana; other states may require additional coursework. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Wyoming | edit_note Exam required | Wyoming offers no direct reciprocity, but an active license may exempt from the national exam portion. | Full page arrow_outward |
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