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Active and Inactive Georgia Licences

An inactive Georgia licence is a real licence. You hold it, it exists on the Commission's register, and it is not lapsed or expired. What you cannot do is practise real estate or accept compensation for it. Filing a Sponsoring Broker Statement is what moves it to active.

What each status permits

An active Georgia licence lets you practise real estate and be paid for it. An inactive licence lets you do neither, while remaining a valid licence in good standing. The only difference between them is whether a sponsoring broker holds it.

When inactive is the right choice

More often than new licensees expect. If you passed the exam but are not ready to commit to a firm, taking the licence inactive protects the work you already did. Remember the clock that matters: you must apply within 3 months of your exam date or the fee doubles, and after 12 months the result expires entirely. Going inactive keeps the licence; waiting to apply does not.

How to activate

File a Sponsoring Broker Statement with the Commission once you have chosen a firm. Choosing a sponsoring broker covers what to ask before you do.

What still applies while inactive

Your renewal cycle, and the 25-hour post-license course in your first year of licensure. An inactive licence is not a paused licence, and the requirements that keep it valid keep running. Renewal and continuing education.

Active and inactive status

Facts checked against the current PSI Candidate Information Bulletin and GREC sources. Last reviewed August 2026. Editorial standards.

Is an inactive license the same as an expired one?

No, and the distinction is tested on the exam. Inactive means valid but not attached to a broker. Expired or lapsed means the licence is no longer in good standing, which is a different problem with a different remedy.

Can I earn a referral fee on an inactive license?

No. Accepting compensation for real estate activity requires an active licence. Confirm anything unusual with GREC directly rather than relying on what another agent told you.

Do I still need continuing education while inactive?

Renewal requirements continue to apply to your licence regardless of status. Letting them slide while inactive is how an inactive licence quietly becomes a lapsed one.