Disclosure: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.

How To Transfer Your Real Estate License To Arizona

Transferring Your Real Estate License From Out Of State

Latest Update: August 22nd, 2020

We have been getting a lot of calls asking how to transfer your real estate license to Arizona. Due to recent legislation changes, many out of state applicants (California, etc) can now to effectively “transfer” their real estate salesperson license to Arizona. It’s not so simple as filing a quick application though. In this article, we will discuss the specific requirements and processes to do so. As always, please reference the Arizona Department of Real Estate’s website for the latest and complete information which can be found here.

General Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age when applying
Must provide proof of Arizona residency (A.R.S 43-104)
Must have completed approved real estate education curriculum in the other state
Must have passed a real estate license examination in another state
Must complete a 6-Hour Contract Writing Course in Arizona
Currently licensed in the other state for at least 1 year
Submit a certified license history from the state(s) where a real estate license is held, stating minimum requirements met and any disciplinary actions pending. (Required by Pearson Vue at the time the exam is scheduled)
Obtain and review the Candidate Handbook & submit the Disciplinary Actions Disclosure Form (LI 214/244)
Obtain a DPS Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Register for and pass the Arizona Pearson Vue Salesperson Exam in Arizona
Apply for a license within 1 year from the date of passing the State Exam
An applicant has not had a license or certificate revoked or voluntarily surrendered in any other state or country.
An applicant has not had any discipline imposed by another regulating entity, and has no pending complaint, allegation, or investigation

Who Does ADRE Consider To Be A “Resident” Of AZ?

Every individual who is in this state for other than a temporary or transitory purpose.
Or, every individual who is domiciled in this state and who is outside the state for a temporary or transitory purpose. Any individual who is a resident of this state continues to be a resident even though temporarily absent from the state.
Or, every individual who spends in the aggregate more than nine months of the taxable year within this state shall be presumed to be a resident. The presumption may be overcome by competent evidence that the individual is in the state for a temporary or transitory purpose.
For more information please reference the Out-of-State License Recognition brochure and forms here, specifically the Out-of-State License Recognition Residency Attestation.

Required Documents to Transfer A Real Estate License To Arizona:

License Application & Fee
Proof of Arizona residency (A.R.S. § 43-104)
Arizona Pearson Vue Exam Score Report
Original Certified License History – from other state (Required by Pearson Vue at the time the exam is scheduled)
Disciplinary Actions Disclosure *(LI-214/244)
Disclosure Documentation *(if applicable)
Proof of Legal Presence *(Front & Back)
Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (Front & Back)
Proof of Arizona approved Contract Writing Course (6hrs)