Can I get my KY salesperson license if I have a prior conviction?
Kentucky will only grant licenses to people who are trustworthy and deemed competent to transact as a sales associate in a way that is safe to the public. All licenses are issued on a case-by-case basis. According to the KREC, "The most concerning criminal offenses are crimes of dishonesty or violence, felonies, and any offense that places an individual on the sex offender registry."
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Kentucky will only grant licenses to people who are trustworthy and deemed competent to transact as a sales associate in a way that is safe to the public.
You are more likely to be disqualified for a KY real estate license if your criminal offenses are for violent crimes, felonies, dishonesty, or offenses that would place you on the sex offender registry.
Your prior criminal activity will be disclosed to the Kentucky Real Estate Commission through the FBI and state criminal history check and on the screening questions included in the sales associate application.
You personally will disclose your prior criminal history when you submit your sales associate application. The screening questions inquire about your criminal history. You may be asked to submit additional supporting documentation for the Kentucky Real Estate Commission to make a decision about your licensure.