Transfer Your Real Estate License to District of Columbia: Reciprocity & Endorsement (2026)
Last verified: 2026-07-21 · source: District of Columbia Real Estate Commission (DCREC) — Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) ↗
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
| Exam | National portion waived; all endorsement/reciprocity applicants must pass the DC (state) portion of the Salesperson exam with a minimum 75% score |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 60 hours |
| Additional requirements |
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| 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 ($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)) and allow No board-stated timeframe; applications are filed through the DLCP OPLA online portal.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
Do I have to retake real estate exams in District of Columbia?
National portion waived; all endorsement/reciprocity applicants must pass the DC (state) portion of the Salesperson exam with a minimum 75% score.
What does a District of Columbia real estate license cost an out-of-state applicant?
$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) ($65 application fee plus $130 salesperson license fee (=$195 total); the PSI exam fee and the two required 3-hour DC courses are additional).
How long does the District of Columbia process take?
No board-stated timeframe; applications are filed through the DLCP OPLA online portal — No board-stated timeframe; applications are filed through the DLCP OPLA online portal.
Sources
Primary sources only — official boards and compact commissions. Data last verified 2026-07-21.
Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor · verified against primary sources 2026-07-21
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