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Georgia Real Estate License Reciprocity

If you hold a real estate license in another state or jurisdiction that is in good standing, and you obtained that license by taking an examination there, you may be eligible for a Georgia license by reciprocity without testing again. Florida residents are the exception and must pass the Georgia Supplement Exam.

Facts checked against the current PSI Candidate Information Bulletin and GREC sources. Editorial standards.

Who qualifies

Reciprocity is available if you currently hold a real estate license in another state or jurisdiction that is in good standing, meaning not lapsed or expired, and you obtained that license by taking an examination there. Qualifying candidates may obtain a Georgia license without testing again.

Two conditions do the work. The license must be current rather than merely once held, and it must have been earned by examination. The reciprocity application itself is available from the Forms and Applications section of the GREC website.

What documents does the current application require?

  • A certified license history issued within one year, showing current good standing, examination basis, and disciplinary information.
  • A notarized lawful-presence verification and qualifying secure and verifiable document.
  • A law-enforcement criminal history report appropriate to residence, no more than 60 days old.
  • The $170 license fee in the payment form required by the current application.
  • Sponsorship or firm documents if active status is requested.

The Florida exception

Florida residents who qualify for reciprocity cannot use the standard application. They must take and pass the Georgia Supplement Exam, applying through PSI using the same procedure as any other candidate. If that is you, the exam guide and the Georgia differences ledger cover the state material the supplement tests.

The Florida-resident supplement guide covers certified history, PSI eligibility, Georgia-only preparation, and the post-pass application.

Do reciprocal salespersons still need post-license education?

Yes, unless proof of a substantially similar qualifying course satisfies the current Georgia rule. The reciprocal application tells salesperson applicants to complete Georgia's 25-hour post-license requirement in the first year or submit acceptable proof of substantially similar education from another state.

Confirm your own eligibility

GREC decides eligibility, and the details of an individual license history matter. Contact them before paying for anything, rather than working from a summary on any website including this one.

The nonresident guide separates residency, license jurisdiction, background-report source, active status, and interstate brokerage limits.

Reciprocity questions

Facts checked against the current PSI Candidate Information Bulletin and GREC sources. Editorial standards.

Can I get a Georgia real estate license without taking the exam?

Possibly. If your existing license is in good standing and you obtained it by examination in that state, you may be eligible to apply by reciprocity without testing. Eligibility is decided by GREC, so confirm your own case with them.

Why are Florida residents treated differently?

Florida residents who qualify for reciprocity cannot use the standard reciprocity application. They must take and pass the Georgia Supplement Exam, applying through PSI using the same process as any other candidate.

What if my license was not obtained by examination?

Reciprocity as described here rests on having been examined in your original jurisdiction. If your license came another way, contact GREC before assuming either outcome.