Apply for reciprocity as an out-of-state Real Estate Brokers or Salespersons License

Only brokers and salespersons who have passed their examination in the following states may apply for reciprocity in Massachusetts (254 CMR 2.00): 

• Connecticut
• Rhode Island
• West Virginia
• Nebraska
• Iowa
• Tennessee
• Mississippi
• Colorado
• Georgia
• Pennsylvania
• New Mexico
• Salespersons and brokers from Oklahoma who have been licensed for 2 years

 
Applicants who have passed an examination in a state other than those listed above and wish to apply must fill out and submit this educational waiver to the board for approval to then apply to take the appropriate examination in Massachusetts.

Requirements for out-of-state applicants from the States listed above

To complete an application for reciprocal licensure, you will need the following:

• A certified letter of Good Standing issued by the reciprocating state which includes:
  • Issue Date
  • Expiration Date
  • How license was issued
  • Any Discipline against license
  • Status of license 
• A notarized Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Form must be completed and signed by the applicant
• A recent, color photograph of the applicant (passport-style)
• In addition to the above the Broker applicant must provide A $5,000 Surety Bond in the name of the applicant.
  • This bond must be issued before submitting the application.
• If applicable, an official letter or certificate of standing for each professional license held by the applicant in any other jurisdiction. Please note that the letter or certificate must have been issued within ninety (90) days of the date of submission of this application.
• If the owner(s) or authorized representative(s) has pending or past disciplinary action against their professional license in any location, either inside or outside of the United States, a document detailing that action must be included with the application. Certified copies of any disciplinary documents or official records of the disciplinary action are required as well.
• If the owner(s) or authorized representative(s) has any prior felony or misdemeanor convictions against them in any location, either inside or outside of the United States, a document detailing the convictions must be included.  Copies of certified court records related to the conviction must also be included.