Which States Have Real Estate License Reciprocity With Georgia?

Georgia accepts real estate license reciprocity from every U.S. state except Florida. If you hold an active license in good standing and passed a state-administered exam to earn it, you can apply for a Georgia license without retaking pre-licensing education. Here's exactly how it works.

Georgia Reciprocity at a Glance

Requirement	Details
Reciprocity eligibility	All states except Florida
License must be	Active, in good standing, obtained by exam
Application fee	$170 (cashier's check or money order)
Background check	Required — no more than 60 days old
Post-license course	25 hours required within first year (salespersons only)
Broker sponsorship	Required to activate your license
Florida exception	Must pass the Georgia Law & Practice supplement exam

Are You Eligible for Georgia Reciprocity?

To qualify, you need to meet three conditions:

You must currently hold an active real estate license in another state that is not lapsed or expired. That license must have been obtained by passing a state-administered real estate examination — licenses granted by reciprocity from another state do not qualify. And your license must be in good standing with no unresolved disciplinary actions.

If you meet those three criteria, you're eligible to apply. If your license has lapsed, you'll need to reinstate it in your home state before applying to GREC.

How to Apply for a Georgia Reciprocal License

Step 1: Gather your documents. You'll need a certified license history from your home state's licensing board — not a copy of your wall certificate. This document must be issued within one year of your Georgia application and show that your license is in good standing and was obtained by examination. You'll also need a notarized Lawful Presence Verification form and a criminal background report (GCIC for Georgia residents, or an equivalent law enforcement report from your state of residence dated within 60 days).

Step 2: Submit your application to GREC. Complete the Georgia Real Estate Commission reciprocal applicationWp Content Uploads Pdfs RealEstate GRECReciprocalApp.pdf Grec.state.ga.us and mail it with all supporting documents and your $170 non-refundable fee payable to the Georgia Real Estate Commission. Incomplete applications will be returned and result in a $25 processing charge.

Step 3: Affiliate with a Georgia broker. To activate your license, you must affiliate with a broker licensed by the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC)Obtaining A License Real Estate Grec.state.ga.us. Your license cannot be activated without a sponsoring broker on file.

Step 4: Complete your post-license course. All salespersons — including reciprocal licensees — must complete a 25-hour GREC-approved post-license course within their first year of licensure. If you completed a substantially similar course in another state, you may be able to submit proof of that instead. Brokers are exempt from this requirement.

The Florida Exception

Florida is the one state that does not have full reciprocity with Georgia, and vice versa. Florida residents must take and pass the Georgia Law & Practice supplement exam through PSI before applying for a Georgia license. The exam covers Georgia-specific real estate law and is required in addition to the standard reciprocal application.

What About Moving From Georgia to Another State?

Georgia's broad reciprocity policy doesn't automatically mean other states will accept your Georgia license. Most states offer at least partial reciprocity with Georgia, but requirements vary. You may need to pass a state-specific exam or submit additional documentation. The following states offer full or partial reciprocity with a Georgia license:

Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Contact the licensing board in your target state directly for current requirements, as reciprocity agreements can change.

Continuing Education Requirements

Reciprocity doesn't waive your ongoing CE obligations. Once licensed in Georgia, you must meet the state's continuing education requirements to keep your license active — regardless of how much of your real estate work occurs outside the state.

For new licensees, Georgia requires 25 hours of Georgia real estate continuing educationGeorgia Real Estate Continuing Education in the first year. After that, you'll need 36 hours of CE every four years to maintain your license.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Georgia have reciprocity with all states?

Georgia accepts reciprocity applications from agents licensed in all states except Florida. Florida residents must pass the Georgia Law & Practice supplement exam.

What documents do I need to apply for Georgia reciprocity?

You'll need a certified license history from your home state (issued within one year), a notarized Lawful Presence Verification form, a criminal background report dated within 60 days, and the $170 application fee.

Do I need to take any courses to get a Georgia reciprocal license?

You don't need to repeat pre-licensing education. However, salesperson reciprocal licensees must complete a 25-hour post-license course within their first year of Georgia licensure.

Can I transfer my Georgia license to another state?

Most states offer at least partial reciprocity with Georgia, but you'll need to contact each state's licensing board directly to confirm current requirements, as these can change.

Do I need a sponsoring broker to get a Georgia reciprocal license?

Yes. All salespersons and associate brokers must affiliate with a GREC-licensed broker to activate their license. Learn more about how to get your Georgia real estate licenseGeorgia Real Estate LicenseGeorgia Real Estate License and what the process looks like from start to finish.

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