Out-of-State License
Learn how an out-of-state licensee can obtain a Wisconsin real estate license.
Licensed in another state and looking to work in Wisconsin? See the steps below to obtain your Wisconsin real estate license. The WRA offers all required courses online, and you have six months from registration to complete them. After that, re-registration will be necessary.
Sales License Requirements
Salesperson applicants who have held a sales license in another state within the last two years are required to take 13 hours of sales pre-license education before taking the state exam. The course is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. The state exam is administered by Pearson VUE. A copy of your out-of-state license must be submitted with the Wisconsin license application.
Obtain a salesperson license by endorsement:
Fulfill one education requirement:
Complete 10 semester credits in real estate-related courses.
Complete the 13-hour Wisconsin Pre-license Course.
2. Pass the Wisconsin salesperson exam. Need help prepping for the state licensing exam? Check out the WRA's mock exam, video review and other resources.
3. Submit your application to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Applicants applying for a Wisconsin sales license will need to show proof of their current license when submitting their application to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Broker License Requirements
Broker applicants who have held a broker license in another state for at least two years with the last four years are required to take the 13 hours of sales pre-license education and 6 hours of broker pre-license education before taking both state exams. The course is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. The examinations are administered by Pearson VUE. A copy of your out-of-state broker license must be submitted with the Wisconsin license application.
Obtain a broker license by endorsement:
Fulfill one education requirement:
Complete 20 semester credits in real estate-related courses.
Complete the 6-hour Broker Course and the 13-hour Wisconsin Pre-license Sales Course. If you already hold a Wisconsin salesperson license, you do not need to retake the salesperson exam.
2. Pass both the Wisconsin salesperson and broker licensing exams. Need help prepping for the exams? Check out the WRA's mock exam, video review and other resources.
3. Submit your application to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Additional Information
Wisconsin licensees seeking to become licensed in Illinois should contact the Illinois Real Estate Division.
Wisconsin licensees seeking to become licensed in Indiana should contact the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.