Alabama Real Estate License Reciprocity
How to transfer your real estate license from another state to Alabama.
What is real estate license reciprocity? One may obtain a real estate license by reciprocity or mutual recognition if the person has a current license in another state. It basically means you would transfer your license without having to take some or all of the state’s pre-licensing requirements. Requirements for an of-state-real estate license vary by state.
Does Alabama have real estate reciprocity with other states?
Yes. Alabama has full reciprocity with all states. If you meet the requirements, you will need to take an approved 6 hour reciprocal salesperson prelicense course covering Alabama real estate laws to obtain your license.
Requirements to get a real estate license by reciprocity in Alabama:
- You have a current real estate license, active or inactive, in another state.
- You took the required pre-license work and passed the real estate exam (national and state portions) in the other state.
- You provide a certificate of licensure (full license history) obtained within 120 days of issuance of your Alabama license.
- You complete an approved 6 hour reciprocal salesperson prelicense course.
Online Courses: These courses are approved as required for an Alabama reciprocal real estate license.
Brokers only: Alabama reciprocal real estate license. You complete an approved 6 hour reciprocal broker prelicense course. Other requirements for are the same as for salersperson. Alabama broker reciprocity includes anyone licensed in another state beyond the entry level, i.e. salesperson license. (Names vary by state.)