Can I obtain my Washington broker license if I’m not a U.S. citizen?
The Washington State Department of Licensing does not list U.S. citizenship among the requirements for applying for a real estate broker license. However, a social security number is required when scheduling your appointment for taking your state exam. For that reason, applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted aliens who successfully applied for a social security number.
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Anyone holding a real estate license with the same or greater capacity in another jurisdiction may apply for a real estate license in Washington, regardless of their place of residence, as long as they have maintained their license in good standing, or were active and in good standing in the past 6 months.
If you hold an active real estate license from another state in good standing, or have held a license in good standing during the preceding six months, you will only need to take the Washington law portion of the state real estate licensing exam.
The equivalent license to a real estate broker license in Washington is often called a real estate salesperson license in other states. In Washington, entry-level real estate licensees are considered real estate brokers.
Yes, you can apply for a Washington real estate broker license even if you live in another state. You will still need to be licensed under a designated broker and affiliated with a brokerage licensed in Washington.
The Washington State Department of Licensing does not list U.S. citizenship among the requirements for applying for a real estate broker license. However, a social security number is required when scheduling your appointment for taking your state exam.