Reciprocity Broker Information for States with a Reciprocal Agreement
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has a reciprocal agreement with the states of Illinois and Indiana.
Wisconsin broker's license information
Reciprocal agreement: Licensees holding an active managing broker license in Illinois or Indiana are exempt from the education requirement and may take the broker exam directly.
Applicants for the broker license must have a current license in good standing as a licensed managing broker in Illinois or Indiana immediately prior to taking the broker exam. Applicants for the broker license are only required to take the broker
exam. The original license in the reciprocal state must have been issued on the basis of passing the state’s examination.
Endorsement application: If your Illinois or Indiana license is not active, but was active within the past two years, you may apply to obtain a broker's license by endorsement.
Obtain a broker's license by reciprocity
For Illinois or Indiana credential-holders with a current broker license in Illinois or Indiana
1. Pass the Wisconsin-specific broker examination administered by Pearson VUE.
2. Submit an application using the DSPS LicensE online portal. See Form 809 for the requirements needed to process your application.
Study aids
Broker Reciprocity Pre-exam Review On Demand: This course includes video and printable course materials. The Broker Mock Exam is also included at the end of the course to help you prepare for the Wisconsin broker exam. The WRA's On Demand
format allows you to start your review today!
Broker Reciprocity Pre-exam Review
Broker Mock Exam: This online exam mirrors the broker exam in content, the number of questions and the time allowed to complete the exam. The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions that must be completed within a time limit of
3.25 hours. Students may retake the mock exam up to three times to practice.
Broker Mock Exam
Obtain a broker's license by endorsement
If your Illinois or Indiana license is not active, but was active within the past two years, you may apply to obtain a broker's license by endorsement.
1. Satisfy one of the following requirements:
- Complete the board-approved, six-hour pre-license education program for brokers and the board-approved, 13-hour pre-license education program for salespersons.
13-hour Sales Course On Demand
(If you already hold a Wisconsin
salesperson license, you do not have to pass the Wisconsin-specific salesperson exam.)
6-hour Broker Course On Demand
- Complete 20 semester hour credits in real estate or real estate-related law courses from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Submit proof that you are licensed to practice law in Wisconsin.
2. Submit an application using the DSPS LicensE online portal. See Form 809 for the requirements needed to process your application.
Wisconsin licensees seeking to become licensed in Illinois or Indiana
Wisconsin licensees seeking to become licensed in Illinois should contact the Illinois Real Estate Division:
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
320 W. Washington St.
Springfield, IL 62786
Licensing 1-888-473-4858 or review the Examination Candidate Handbook.
For a copy of the Illinois Reciprocity Application, go to www.idfpr.com/dre.asp. Review the requirements for a sponsoring broker who is a Wisconsin resident
and who has an active Illinois broker’s license and an active Wisconsin broker’s license.
Wisconsin licensees seeking to become licensed in Indiana should contact the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency:
Indiana Real Estate Commission
402 W. Washington St., Room W072
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-234-3009 or review the Examination Candidate Handbook.
Access the Indiana reciprocity application to review the requirements for a sponsoring broker who is a Wisconsin resident and who has an
active Indiana broker’s license and an active Wisconsin broker’s license.