How to Obtain a Pennsylvania Reciprocal Real Estate License

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Pennsylvania does not have reciprocal license agreements with all other states. Agreements are currently in place, as of April 2010, with Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and West Virginia. Individuals with licenses in other states can apply for the standard real estate license in Pennsylvania. Applicants are required to pass the state portion of the exam, meet minimum age requirements and pay the application fee.

Things You'll Need

• Application form
• Criminal background check
• Certification of licensure
• Fee payment

Instructions

Reciprocal Real Estate Licensing

1. Request a criminal background check from the state police of your state of residence. This check must be dated within 90 days of the application and contain the applicant's Social Security number and date of birth.

2. Complete the reciprocal license application completely. Portions of the application must be completed and signed by a broker. Verify all information is correct and complete.

3. Gather the supporting documentation including the criminal background check, certification of licensure letter dated within 90 days of application and check or money order to pay the fee. Make the check out to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for $83.00 if applying between June 1 of an odd-numbered year and February 28 of an even-number year. The fee is $131 if applying between March 1 of an even-numbered year and May 31 of an odd-numbered year.

4. Submit the application, supporting documentation and fee to:
   Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
   State Real Estate Commission
   PO Box 2649
   Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105-2649

Tips & Warnings

• The license is mailed directly to the broker. Delays may occur when applications are submitted between March 1 and June 30. Contact the commission directly at 717-783-3658 with any questions.

References

• Pennsylvania State: Reciprocal Licensure
• PA State Licensure: Reciprocal Forms