SECTION 605:10-7-10. Resident applicants currently or previously licensed in other jurisdictions

(a)   Requirements. In order to qualify under previously licensed procedures, an applicant must complete and submit all appropriate documents as required by the Commission and furnish evidence that the applicant possesses or has possessed a license in good standing in another jurisdiction. Applications approved for resident applicants currently or previously licensed in other jurisdictions shall be valid for ninety (90) days. The Commission may issue the applicant a license if such previously licensed applicant meets all of the requirements of either paragraphs (1), (2), (3) or (4) of this subsection:

(1)   If a nonresident agreement exists between Oklahoma and the jurisdiction in which the applicant qualified for a license, the Commission shall qualify the licensed applicant through the nonresident agreement. In order to qualify under this paragraph an individual must furnish evidence that the license from the former jurisdiction has not been inactive more than six (6) months prior to application to this jurisdiction.

(A)   An applicant applying under this paragraph must complete and submit the following:

(i)   Appropriate application(s).

(ii)   License certification(s) from the jurisdiction(s) in which the applicant has held or currently holds a license.

(iii)   Criminal history background application, fingerprint card and fee.

(iv)   Examination fee and successful completion of the state portion of the examination.

(vi)   Proof of completion of at least one (1) continuing education clock hour in each of the following Oklahoma-specific subjects: Broker Relationships Act, Contracts and Forms, and Code and Rule Updates.

(B)   Upon the Commission granting approval to the applicant for licensure in this jurisdiction, the applicant must complete and submit the appropriate license application form(s) along with license and education and recovery fund fees.

(C)   An applicant qualifying under this paragraph will be issued either a sales associate, broker associate or broker license.

(2)   If a nonresident agreement does not exist, the applicant shall be required to furnish evidence of two (2) years of active experience respectively as a sales associate or broker out of the previous five (5) years. In order to qualify under this paragraph an individual must furnish evidence that the license from the former jurisdiction has not been inactive more than six (6) months prior to application to this jurisdiction.

(A)   An applicant applying under this paragraph must complete and submit the following:

(i)   Appropriate application(s).

(ii)   License certification(s) from the jurisdiction(s) in which the applicant has held or currently holds a license.

(iii)   Criminal history background application, fingerprint card and fee.

(iv)   Examination fee and successful completion of the state portion of the examination.

(v)   Proof of completion of at least one (1) continuing education clock hour in each of the following Oklahoma-specific subjects: Broker Relationships Act, Contracts and Forms, and Code and Rule Updates.

(B)   Upon the Commission granting approval to the applicant for licensure in this jurisdiction, the applicant must complete and submit the appropriate license application form(s) along with license and education and recovery fund fees.

(C)   An applicant qualifying under this paragraph will be issued either a sales associate, broker associate or broker license.

(3)   An applicant who does not possess the required two (2) years active experience out of the previous five (5) years respectively as a sales associate or broker, or an applicant who does not meet all of the requirements of either paragraphs (1) or (2) of this subsection, shall be required to apply as an original applicant.

(A)   An applicant applying under this paragraph must complete and submit the following:

(i)   Qualify as an original applicant by submitting appropriate required education and application.

(ii)   License certification(s) from the jurisdiction(s) in which the applicant has held or currently holds a license.

(iii)   Criminal history background application, fingerprint card and fee.

(iv)   Examination fee and successful completion of the entire appropriate examination.

(v)   Proof of completion of at least one (1) continuing education clock hour in each of the following Oklahoma-specific subjects: Broker Relationships Act, Contracts and Forms, and Code and Rule Updates.

(B)   Upon the Commission granting approval to the applicant for licensure in this jurisdiction, the applicant must complete and submit the appropriate license application form(s) along with license and education and recovery fund fees.

(C)   An applicant qualifying under this paragraph will be issued either a provisional sales associate, broker associate or broker license.

(4)   In accordance with Title 59, O.S., Section 4100.4 of the Post-Military Service Occupation, Education and Credentialing Act, the Commission shall, upon satisfactory evidence of equivalent education, training and experience by an applicant for licensure, accept the education, training and experience completed by the applicant as a member of the Armed Forces or Reserves of the United States, National Guard of any jurisdiction, the Military Reserves of any jurisdiction, or the Naval Militias of any jurisdiction, and apply it in the manner most favorable toward satisfying the applicant's qualifications for examination and license issuance.

(A)   An applicant applying under this paragraph must complete and submit the following:

(i)   Appropriate application(s).

(ii)   Satisfactory evidence of education, training and experience obtained by the applicant as a member of the military Armed Forces or Reserves of the United States.

(iii)   License certification(s) from the jurisdiction(s) in which the applicant has held or currently holds a license.

(iv)   Criminal history background application, fingerprint card and fee.

(iv)   Examination fee and successful completion of the entire appropriate examination.

(B)   Upon the Commission granting approval to the applicant for licensure in this jurisdiction, the applicant must complete and submit the appropriate license application form(s) along with license and education and recovery fund fees.

(C)   An applicant qualifying under this paragraph will be issued either a provisional sales associate, broker associate or broker license.

(b)   May be required to meet additional requirements. If, in the opinion of the Commission, there is question as to the competence of the previously licensed applicant, the individual may be required to meet additional educational courses and/or successfully complete the Oklahoma examination.

(c)   Active duty military and military spouse applicants may utilize licensure methods provided for in 59 O.S. § 4100 et seq. as appropriate.

[Source: Amended at 10 Ok Reg 2087, eff 7-1-93; Amended at 12 Ok Reg 1813, eff 7-1-95; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 3031, eff 7-11-97; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 3322, eff 7-13-98; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 70, eff 9-18-08 (emergency); Amended at 26 Ok Reg 2607, eff 7-11-09; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1812, eff 7-1-11; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 2047, eff 11-1-13; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 2359, eff 9-12-14; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 2108, eff 11-1-20]