Kentucky Real Estate License Reciprocity
40-Hour Kentucky Law Course
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100% online and self-paced
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Kentucky Real Estate Commission Approved
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Satisfies 40-hour requirement to get a Kentucky Real Estate License via Reciprocity if licensed in Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, or Illinois
Self-Paced & 100% Online
Our courses are entirely online, so you can get your real estate license without leaving home. The self-paced course also allows you to choose when to study.
Pass The Exam
Our high pass rates make us the most trusted provider for real estate agents in Northern Kentucky, Lexington, Louisville, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Frankfort, Elizabethtown, and Paducah.
24/7 Access & Support 7 Days a Week
Studying online does not mean you’re alone, it just means flexibility. You will have access to instructor support seven days a week.
Salesperson Reciprocity Requirements
All agents must have an active Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, or Illinois real estate license for at least one year before taking the course and
- Complete your 40-hour Kentucky Reciprocity Course
- Complete the course final exam
- Submit the background check
- Request your history/letter of good standing
- Pass the Kentucky State Exam
- Affiliate with a broker registered in Kentucky
- File your license application
Broker Reciprocity Requirements
All brokers must have an active Tennessee broker license for 3 years or an Ohio, Florida, or Illinois broker's license for two years and
- Complete your 40-hour Kentucky Reciprocity Course
- Complete the course final exam
- Submit the background check
- Request your history/letter of good standing
- Pass the Kentucky State Exam
- File your license application
Why Choose Kentucky Real Estate College?
Kentucky Leading Content
The course consists of everything you need to know to pass the state exam and start your new real estate career. Â After completing the course, you can sit for the state exam.
Industry Professional Instructors
Our Course was designed by a team of instructors and brokers, with over 50 years of combined industry experience.
Kentucky Specific Law Content
Our course has the most comprehensive coverage of Kentucky license law topics. Â Developed by Kentucky attorneys, you can rest assured you will be prepared to sit for the exam.
Unmatched Support
Support available by phone or email 7 days a week, day or night.
Personalized Assistance
We are here for you. Â Our Kentucky based team is here to help you succeed.
24/7 Course Access
100% online, available for purchase and accessible at anytime.
We have bi-weekly and monthly payment plan options. Â You can select this prior to checkout. Upon your first payment, you are fully enrolled in the course and have 24/7 access. Your card will be charged automatically bi-weekly or monthly depending on the plan you choose until you complete all payments. No certificates of completion will be awarded until all payments are made. Discount codes are not valid for payment plans. Refunds are not permitted after the course has been started.
After you finish the course, state law requires you take and pass an online proctored exam. The course will explain this process once all learning modules are complete.
Kentucky Real Estate College (KREC) does permit refunds as long as the student complies with this Refund Policy. KREC shall issue a refund pursuant to a request for a refund by the student if (i) the student requests the refund within 14 calendar days of the enrollment date; AND (ii) Module 2 of the course has not been started. In the event that the student has started Module 2 of the course or requested a refund more than 14 calendar days after enrollment, KREC shall not be obligated to issue a refund.
KREC aims to serve all of our students’ needs. Upon enrollment, each course is valid for Six (6) Months from the enrollment date. Prior to expiration, students have the option to purchase a Three (3) Month Extension for $99 or a Six (6) Month Extension for $149.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Real estate license reciprocity is an agreement between states that allows licensed real estate agents and brokers from one state to obtain a license in another state without having to complete the full pre-licensing education requirements. Instead, they complete a shorter, state-specific course and pass only the state portion of the licensing exam.
The Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) currently has reciprocity agreements or memorandums of understanding with the following states:
- Florida
- Illinois
- Ohio
- Tennessee
If you are an active, licensed agent in one of these states, you are eligible to pursue a Kentucky real estate license through this reciprocal process.
To obtain a Kentucky real estate license via reciprocity, you must:
- Hold an active real estate license in an approved reciprocal state (Florida, Illinois, Ohio, or Tennessee) for a minimum period (typically 1-3 years, depending on your license type and state).
- Complete the 40-hour Kentucky Reciprocal License Law Course.
- Pass the final course exam with a score of 75% or better.
- Complete a national criminal background check.
- Request a Letter of Good Standing/License History from your current state's real estate commission.
- Pass the Kentucky-specific portion of the state licensing exam.
- Apply for your Kentucky license with the KREC.
Our 40-hour course is completely online and self-paced. This means you can work through the required education hours at your own speed, fitting your studies around your professional and personal schedule. While the course content is designed for a 40-hour minimum, you can take as long as you need within your enrollment period to complete the material.
Yes, our 40-hour reciprocal course is fully approved by the Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC). It is designed to meet all the state's requirements for out-of-state licensees and covers essential Kentucky-specific laws and regulations you need to know to pass the state exam.
No. As a reciprocal applicant, you are only required to take and pass the Kentucky-specific portion of the PSI licensing exam. This section of the exam focuses exclusively on Kentucky real estate laws and practices.
The process for out-of-state brokers is very similar to that of sales associates. Brokers from reciprocal states must also complete the 40-hour Kentucky Reciprocal Course and pass the state-specific exam. There are additional experience requirements for brokers and a few extra steps related to establishing a Kentucky business address and escrow account.
After you complete the course and pass the proctored final exam, we will provide you with a certificate of completion. You can then use this certificate to proceed with the remaining steps, including your background check, obtaining a Letter of Good Standing, and scheduling your Kentucky-specific licensing exam with PSI. We provide full guidance on these next steps to ensure a smooth transition.
You must contact the real estate commission or licensing body in the state where you are currently licensed. They will provide you with an official document that verifies your license is in good standing. This letter must be sent directly from the issuing commission to the Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC).
The total cost includes our 40-hour course tuition, the fee for your national criminal background check, the PSI exam fee for the state portion, and the final license application fee paid to the KREC. You will also need to secure an Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance policy.
