Nevada Reciprocity Requirements
If you’re already a licensed real estate agent, The Nevada Real Estate Division may recognize your salesperson or broker status from a different state. This expedited licensing process is called reciprocity, and when used, will cost you less time and money becoming an agent in Nevada.
Note that there are Nevada requirements that apply to all candidates:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be a US citizen or certified resident
Agents may not have a history of forgery, embezzlement, or extortion
Nevada License Portability and Reciprocity
Portability: Cooperative
Reciprocity: Partial
Here are the steps to obtain your Nevada Real Estate License through reciprocity:
Salesperson:
Nevada offers reciprocity for Sales Licenses from Arizona, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Washington, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, South Carolina, Utah, and West Virginia.
Provide your certified license history.
Take and pass the Nevada Real Estate Exam.
Submit your fingerprints.
You must take an 18-hr. Nevada-specific law course upon application.
Broker:
Nevada offers reciprocity for Broker/Broker-Associate/Broker-Salesperson Licenses from California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Minnesota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wyoming.
If you hold a current real estate Broker, Broker-Associate, or a Broker-Salesperson License in the states listed above, you qualify for the reciprocal Nevada Salesperson License.
You must take an 18-hr. Nevada-specific law course upon application.
For more information on obtaining a reciprocal real estate license in Nevada, review the application for a Nevada Salesperson Reciprocal License and visit the Nevada Real Estate Division's website.
Tips for Getting Your Nevada Reciprocity Completed Faster
One of the biggest hang-ups in the Nevada licensing process is not being prepared. If you’re knowledgeable about the reciprocity process, you’ll get licensed much faster. We’ve assembled a handy list of documents and helpful tips that you’ll need when applying for reciprocity.
Complete the Nevada Real Estate License Application, a requirement for all reciprocal agents.
Fill out the Consent to Service of Process (Form 656), a form required for all out-of-state residents.
Have a record of your education history for proof of completion. This applies to previous licensing and/or college education. You’ll include this in your application.
Find an in-person location to submit your fingerprints using the Nevada Real Estate Division website.
Take the Nevada Real Estate Exam through Pearson VUE.
Review the real estate agent candidate handbook.
For more information about reciprocity, see this guide that details the rules in all 50 states.
States Where Nevada Agents Commonly Get Another License
Some Nevada real estate agents become licensed in additional states to grow their business. The following states, most of which are near Nevada, are some of the more common states in which agents have dual licenses.
