Reciprocity FAQ

• Reciprocity Issues

  
  Reciprocity Issues 
  Reciprocity is a mutual exchange of real estate privileges, including the validity of licenses, recognized by one or more states. Search state boards and locate information on how to obtain single or dual licenses on the east coast.
  

• District of Columbia Reciprocity

  
  To begin the reciprocity process for DC, REALTORS® must take DC's three-hour fair housing course, obtain an original Letter of Certification from the board(s), and take the DC licensing law exam.
  
  Call ASI at 888.204.6192 to obtain a copy of the DC Real Estate Statute to learn and study before the exam, and call 800.274.2602 to schedule your test.
  
  On the day of your exam, bring the original letter(s) of licensure, the fair housing course certificate of completion, the ASI exam fee ($61), and any other required documents, to the exam site. (When you register to take the exam, ASI will send you a confirmation sheet that lists all required documents.)
  
  Click here for more information or call ASI at 800.274.2602 ext. 6192.
  

• Maryland Reciprocity

  
  To start the reciprocity process in Maryland, applicants must provide a certificate of full licensing history from the state in which the applicant was first licensed. Send the original history document, attached with a cover letter signed by the applicant and including return mailing address, to:
  
  The Education Coordinator
  Maryland Real Estate Commission
  500 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202-3651
  
  When qualified, agents will be sent all information needed to register for the exam. Maryland does not operate based on reciprocity agreements with any states.
  
  Education and experience from a home state are reviewed individually for transferability. Waivers may be offered only to active licensees.
  
  Call 410.230.6230 or 888.218.5925 for more information.
  

• Virginia Reciprocity

  To start the reciprocity process for real estate agents in Virginia, applicants must:
  

  1. Pass the state portion of the examination
  2. submit verification of completion of 60-hours of coursework in the principles of real estate or verification of experience (actively engaged as a salesperson for 12 of 36 months preceding application for licensure)
  3. Submit a letter of certification from other jurisdictions where licensed

  To start the broker reciprocity process in Virginia, applicants must

  1. Pass the state portion of the examination
  2. Submit verification of experience (actively engaged as a salesperson for 36 of 48 months preceding application for licensure)
  3. Submit a letter of certification from other jurisdictions where licensed

  Contact the Board's Testing Service, PSI, at 800.733.9267 or visit www.psiexams.com

• Florida Reciprocity

  Visit www.myfloridalicense.com or call 850.487.1395 for information on reciprocity.

• New York Reciprocity

  To start the reciprocity process for New York, agents must provide

  1. certification letter from the Real Estate Commission where the license was obtained (dated within six months)
  2. Completed application
  3. An irrevocable consent form
  4. The appropriate fee

  Applicants seeking a reciprocal real estate salesperson's license must be sponsored by a home-state broker who must hold a current New York State broker's license. Applicants seeking a corporate real estate broker's license must file as a foreign corporation with the New York State Corporations Bureau at:
  
  41 State Street, Albany, NY 12231.
  
  For more information or call 516.474.4429.