How do I get my IA real estate license if I'm not an IA resident?
Any unlicensed Individual seeking an Iowa real estate license, regardless of where they live in the United States, will need to follow the same pathway to a salesperson license as a state resident. Licensed salespersons in Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, or North Dakota can apply using reciprocity.
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Yes, Iowa does have a reciprocity agreement with several states. If you are actively licensed and in good standing in Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, or North Dakota, you can apply for licensure through reciprocity.
Submit a criminal history background check through the IREC. Receive a certificate of license history that includes your method of licensure and the real estate company that holds your license. Submit an application electronically to the My Iowa PLB platform with the license history and proof of Iowa E&O insurance.
Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, or North Dakota license holders have a pathway to licensure through reciprocity. Any other state license holder can apply for a waiver to skip the 60-hour pre-license course and/or taking the national portion of the Iowa licensing exam.
Any unlicensed Individual seeking an Iowa real estate license, regardless of where they live in the United States, will need to follow the same pathway to a salesperson license as a state resident.