District of Columbia Interstate Real Estate Guide
Out of State Licensee (OSL) Participation in deals:
Physical Location State

D.C. Out of State Broker Cooperation

- An out-of-state licensee can receive a referral fee but cannot participate in any activities which require a real estate license.
​- The license laws do not address the question of whether a licensee can bring a commission lawsuit.
D.C.​ Real Estate License Types
D.C.​ ​Real Estate Exam Providers
D.C.​ Real Estate Waivers
Real Estate Salesperson
Real Estate Broker
Approved Courses
Real Estate Education Waiver
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D.C. Real Estate Reciprocity

​Maryland, Virginia

Note: All must possess the following:
Reciprocity
  • Two (2) years’ experience as a licensed salesperson. The active license must immediately precede the application date. 
  • Complete a 3-hour DC Real Estate Commission (DCREC) approved Fair Housing course and a 3-hour DC Real Estate Commission approved 3-hour Property Management course.
  • Passing score on the state (DC) portion of the Broker exam. For additional information on the exam, refer to the “Real Estate License Examination Candidate Information Bulletin” on the DREC website.
  • An applicant for an Independent Broker’s license who has passed the required examination shall submit an application for a license to the Commission with the required fees within six (6) months of passing the examination.
  • Original letter of license certification from your original jurisdiction. The certification letter has to be dated within 90 days and contain the official seal. Pocket cards and license copies are not accepted.
DC Real Estate Commission cannot confirm this, however DC Law identifies Reciprocity as a possible way to be licensed. VA Realty School​ identifies Maryland and Virginia.

Specific to D.C. Real Estate ​

 

D.C. Reverse Reciprocity

​These states specifically mention D. C. in their Reciprocity:
None.

These States recognize any other State licenses but may have additional requirements: 
​Alaska, Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Nebraska, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington

D.C. Real Estate ​Links

​DC Real Estate Commission
Reciprocity covered Under "Applicant" 
Reciprocity
  • Two (2) years’ experience as a licensed salesperson.. 
  • Complete a 3-hour DCREC approved Fair Housing course. 
  • Passing score on the state (DC) portion of the Broker exam. 
  • Submit an application for a broker license to the Commission  within six (6) months of passing the examination.
  • Original letter of license certification from your original jurisdiction. 

D.C. Real Estate ​Customs

Attorneys, title insurance companies, or their agents may conduct closings.
Conveyances are by bargain-and-sale deeds. Though mortgages are available, the deed of trust, containing private power of sale, is the security instrument of choice.
ALTA policies and endorsements insure title.
Buyers generally pay closing costs, title insurance premiums, and recording taxes. Sellers pay the transfer tax.
Property taxes fall due annually or if they’re less than $100,000, semiannually.