Center for Real Estate Education
Real Estate Licensing

Expired License Renewal:
"An individual who has allowed a Broker or Associate Broker license to expire for more than ninety (90) days may reinstate the license by passing the Maine Law examination. Candidates applying under this provision will qualify for the same type of license as previously held. Individuals who hold an expired Sales Agent license do not have this option." from State of Maine Real Estate Candidate Handbook

For specific information on renewing a license, contact the Maine Real Estate Commission at (207) 624-8515.

Licensing by Reciprocity:
"A non-resident, or a Maine resident, who holds an *active license in good standing in another state or licensing jurisdiction may qualify for a similar license in Maine by passing the Maine Law examination. Non-resident candidates must be licensed in the state in which they reside under this provision. The license issued will be at a level of the license held in the other state or jurisdiction. (It should be noted that the Maine Associate Broker is equivalent to a salesperson in many states.) Candidates who qualify by this method" from State of Maine Real Estate Candidate Handbook

*Active status is defined as maintaining affiliation with an agency or eligibility to perform real estate brokerage. The only acceptable evidence that the candidate holds an active license in good standing is a Certificate of Licensure issued by the licensing jurisdiction.

How To Qualify:

• pass the written Maine Law exam, and

• hold a similar active license in good standing in another state, and

• provide a copy of your current and active license, and

• file a completed Irrevocable Consent to Service application.

For specific information on qualifying for a license, contact the Maine Real Estate Commission at (207) 624-8515.

We recommend the following materials to study for the Maine Law exam:  

• Maine Law Exam Materials, Cost: $38 plus S/H

• Maine Real Estate Principles and Practice, Richer, Cost: $52 plus S/H

(All materials are available through the Center For Real Estate Education.  To order materials, call us at (207) 228-8400, or print out an order form.)