Transfer Your Real Estate License to District of Columbia: Reciprocity & Endorsement (2026)
Does my real estate license transfer to District of Columbia?
District of Columbia has no blanket reciprocity agreement, but the District of Columbia Real Estate Commission (DCREC) — Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) evaluates out-of-state licensees for endorsement individually. National portion waived; all endorsement/reciprocity applicants must pass the DC (state) portion of the Salesperson exam with a minimum 75% score. Application fee: $65–$195 ($65 application fee plus $130 salesperson license fee (=$195 total); the PSI exam fee and the two required 3-hour DC courses are additional).
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Verdict
Licensure by endorsement
Partial reciprocity: DC grants salesperson licenses by endorsement to licensees from any state who meet the District's 60-hour education requirement, complete two 3-hour DC courses (Fair Housing + Property Management), and pass the DC state exam portion. A separate reciprocity path (no re-proof of education) applies to applicants from reciprocal jurisdictions, but DLCP does not publish a fixed named-state list on its licensing page. No non-resident requirement.
District of Columbia requirements at a glance
| Pre-license education | 60 hours of pre-license education |
|---|---|
| Fees | $65–$195 ($65 application fee plus $130 salesperson license fee (=$195 total); the PSI exam fee and the two required 3-hour DC courses are additional) |
| Processing time | No board-stated timeframe; applications are filed through the DLCP OPLA online portal |
Step by step
- Confirm District of Columbia's current requirements on the District of Columbia Real Estate Commission (DCREC) — Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) website — rules change.
- Submit the endorsement application to the District of Columbia Real Estate Commission (DCREC) — Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) (application linked on this page).
- Arrange license verification from your current state.
- Meet or exceed the District's 60-hour pre-licensing education requirement in your licensing jurisdiction (endorsement path).
- Complete a 3-hour DCREC-approved Fair Housing course and a 3-hour DCREC-approved Property Management course.
- Pass the DC state portion of the Salesperson exam (75% minimum).
- Submit an original letter of license certification dated within 90 days bearing the official seal.
- Pay the fees listed above, and allow for the processing time shown there.
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Nearby states
Real Estate license transfer into the states bordering District of Columbia:
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Sources
Primary sources only — official boards and compact commissions. Data last verified 2026-07-21.
Reviewed by the License Reciprocity Editorial Team · verified against primary sources 2026-07-21
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