University of Southern Maine

Center for Real Estate Education
Real Estate Licensing

Expired License Renewal:
Any person who previously held a real state license (with the exception of a Sales Agent license) in Maine that is lapsed for more than 90 days may reinstate the license by meeting the requirements of MRSA §13193. Upon completion of the requirements, the applicant is eligible to become re-licensed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to offer, attempt to conduct or to conduct services on behalf of another for compensation which includes, but is not limited to, listing real estate for sale; promoting the purchase, sale or exchange of real estate; buying, advertising or holding oneself out as offering specific services defined by law and selling or exchanging real estate [reference 32 MRSA Chapter 114 §13001 "Definitions"].

The licensee will be reinstated at the same level as last licensed and must be affiliated with a licensed real estate agency to be eligible to perform brokerage services.

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

Licensing by Reciprocity:
An equal license may be issued to any person who holds a current and active real estate license in another jurisdiction after meeting the requirements for the license. Upon completion of the requirements, the applicant is eligible to become licensed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to offer, attempt to conduct or to conduct services on behalf of another for compensation which includes, but is not limited to, listing real estate for sale; promoting the purchase, sale or exchange of real estate; buying, advertising or holding oneself out as offering specific services defined by law and selling or exchanging real estate [reference 32 MRSA Chapter 114 §13001 "Definitions"].

An non-resident licensee must be affiliated with a Maine licensed real estate agency to be eligible to perform brokerage services.

The license may be held on inactive status.

How To Qualify:

General Requirements

• Completed License Application
  
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Be at least 18 at time of application for the license.

  How to qualify for the license

• Pass the Maine Law examination administered by Pearson VUE (formerly known as Promissor). All candidates qualifying by reciprocity must pass this examination regardless of the level of license currently held.

• Furnish Certificates of Licensure from the applicant's home state and any other state where a license is held or has been held, showing applicant holds a current and active license. These certificates must be less than thirty days old when received by the Maine Real Estate Commission.

  IMPORTANT NOTE - Application for a license must be made within one (1) year of passing the Maine Law exam.

More information is on line at this link

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.)