Reciprocity Sales Information for States with a Reciprocal Agreement 

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the states of Illinois and Indiana.

Wisconsin sales license information

Reciprocal agreement: Licensees holding an active nonmanaging real estate broker license in Illinois or Indiana are exempt from the education requirement and may take the sales exam directly. 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 2 years, you may apply to obtain a Wisconsin salesperson license by endorsement.  

Obtain a salesperson license by reciprocity

For nonmanaging real estate broker credential-holders in Illinois or Indiana, which is equivalent to a Wisconsin salesperson.

1. Pass the Wisconsin salesperson examination administered by Pearson VUE.

2. Submit an application to the DSPS. A complete application includes:

• Form 3166, Application for Real Estate Salesperson license.
• Evidence of passing the Wisconsin salesperson examination. Submit copy of your certificate from Pearson VUE. 
• Form 2688, Verification of Examination or Registration. Completed by each state in which you have been issued a license. 
  
• Evidence that you hold an active salesperson license in good standing, obtained by examination in Illinois or Indiana.
• Form 813, Irrevocable Consent for Nonresident applicants.
  
• $60 reciprocal license fee.

Sales Reciprocity Pre-exam Review On Demand  

The Sales Reciprocity Pre-exam Review On Demand course includes videos with interactive reading. You can read, watch or do both. The Sales Mock Exam is also included at the end of the course to help you prepare for the Wisconsin exam. Download your book within the course or an optional hard copy book is available for purchase. 

Sales Reciprocity Pre-exam Review     

 Sales Mock Exam

The online exam mirrors the real estate sales exam in content, number of questions and time allowed to take the exam. The exam consists of 140 multiple-choice questions that must be completed within a four-hour time limit. Students may retake the mock exam up to three times to practice.

Sales Mock Exam 

Obtain a salesperson 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 salesperson license by endorsement.

 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.

Wisconsin licensees seeking to become licensed in Illinois should contact:

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 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:

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency: 
Indiana Real Estate Commission
402 W. Washington St., Room W072
Indianapolis, IN  46204
Licensing: 317-234-3009 or review the Examination Candidate Handbook.

For the Indiana reciprocity application, visit www.in.gov/pla/real.htm. 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.