Predetermination
Pursuant to
2017 Wisconsin Act 278, beginning August 1, 2018, prior to submitting an application for a credential, an individual may apply to the Department for a determination of whether the individual would be disqualified from obtaining the credential due to his or her conviction record. To apply for a predetermination, please fill out
Form #3085 and submit all required documentation specified on the form. Pursuant to
Wis. Stat. §
111.335(4)(e), the offenses or kinds of offenses that may result in a refusal, bar, or termination of licensure are published under Additional Resources on the left side of this page.
License Information
2013 Wisconsin Act 288 became effective on April 18, 2014, and established new application and felony conviction requirements for individuals applying for their Real Estate Salesperson License.
Per
Wis. Stat. § 440.08 (2), the required renewal date for the Real Estate Salesperson credential is 12/14/even years. Should you receive your initial credential in the months leading up to this date, you are still required to renew your license by the statutorily defined date.
Fee Reduction
Pursuant to 2017 Wisconsin Act 319, beginning August 1, 2018, an applicant for an initial credential may apply for a reduction of the initial credential fee that is equal to 10% of the initial fee. Qualification is based on the federal adjusted gross income being at or below 180% of the federal poverty guideline prescribed for the applicant's family household size by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. To determine eligibility please visit the United States Department of Health and Human Services website at https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines, prior to submitting Form 3217.
Pre-Credential Education Information
To apply for a Real Estate Salesperson license, you must satisfy the educational requirements by submitting evidence of one of the following:
- Complete 10 academic semester hour credits at an institution of higher learning in real estate or real estate related law.
452.09(2)(a) Except as provided in a reciprocal agreement under s.
452.05 (3), each applicant for a salesperson's license shall submit to the board evidence satisfactory to the board of successful completion of educational programs approved for this purpose under s.
452.05 (1) (c). The board may waive the requirement under this paragraph upon proof that the applicant has received 10 academic credits in real estate or real estate related law courses from an accredited institution of higher education.
Complete the Board approved
72-hour pre-license education program for Salespersons within four years before submitting the application for licensure. Refer to Wis. Admin. Code § REEB 25.033 for more information about the 72-hour Broker pre-license program.
Reciprocal Applicants
According to
Wis. Admin. Code § REEB 12.013(3),
an applicant who is licensed as a Real Estate Salesperson in a state or territory that has entered into a reciprocal agreement with this state (Illinois and Indiana) shall be licensed according to the terms of the reciprocal agreement.
Endorsement Applicants (Applicants who have held a Salesperson License in Another State within the past two (2) Years)
To apply for a Real Estate Salesperson license, you must satisfy the educational requirements by submitting evidence of one of the following:
Application for Licensure (Including Licenses Expired Five Years or More)
You may apply online using our
Online Licensure Application System (OLAS) if this is your first license.
Form
| Description |
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3166 | Application for Real Estate Salesperson License |
3217 | Application for Fee Reduction (If applying for a fee reduction, this form must accompany the application for the credential.) |
813 | Irrevocable Consent for Nonresidents (Non-Wisconsin residents only) |
2688 | Verification of Examination or Registration (Endorsement applicants only) |
3036 | Addendum to OLAS for Real Estate Applicants |
2252 | Convictions and Pending Charges |
3071 | Fax Payment Form |
812 | Notice of Licensee Association with Firm - This form must be mailed to DSPS with a $10.00 transfer fee |
766 | Notice of Termination of Licensee Association with Firm |
3193 | Notice of Broker Engaging in Independent Practice |
814 | Consent to Examine and Audit Trust Account |
2358 | Requirements for a Real Estate Trust Account Bookkeeping System |
3085 | Application for Predetermination |