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Maine.gov > PFR Home > Professional Licensing > List of Professions > Real Estate Professionals > Nonresident / Resident Reciprocal Licensing

Nonresident / Resident Reciprocal Licensing

An equal license may be issued to any person who holds a current and active real estate license in another jurisdiction after meeting the requirements for the license. Upon completion of the requirements, the applicant is eligible to become licensed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to offer, attempt to conduct or to conduct services on behalf of another for compensation which includes, but is not limited to, listing real estate for sale; promoting the purchase, sale or exchange of real estate; buying, advertising or holding oneself out as offering specific services defined by law and selling or exchanging real estate [reference 32 MRSA Chapter 114 §13001 "Definitions"].

An non-resident licensee must be affiliated with a Maine licensed real estate agency to be eligible to perform brokerage services.

The license may be held on inactive status.

Reciprocal License Requirements

Fees
  • Application/License fee: $80
Term
  • Biennial (2 years)
  • See specific license type (broker or associate broker) for renewal requirements.
Requirements

General Requirements

  • Completed License Application
  • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Be at least 18 at time of application for the license.

How to qualify for the license

  • Pass the Maine Law examination administered by Pearson VUE (formerly known as Promissor). All candidates qualifying by reciprocity must pass this examination regardless of the level of license currently held.
  • Furnish Certificates of Licensure from the applicant's home state and any other state where a license is held or has been held, showing applicant holds a current and active license. These certificates must be less than thirty days old when received by the Maine Real Estate Commission.

IMPORTANT NOTE - Application for a license must be made within one (1) year of passing the Maine Law exam.

Click Candidate Handbook for more information about licensing requirements and instructions for scheduling an examination.

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Last Updated: June 20, 2008