Who regulates real estate licenses in Georgia?

Real estate licensing in Georgia is overseen by the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC). This agency issues licenses, sets education requirements, and handles renewals and complaints.

What license types does Georgia issue?

Georgia issues the following real estate license types: Salesperson, Broker. Each has its own education and experience requirements — confirm the current rules with the commission.

State Regulator

Georgia Real Estate Commission

Q: How do I contact the GREC?

Phone: (404) 656-3916. Address: 229 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30303. Website: https://grec.state.ga.us.

Who regulates your license in Georgia, how to reach them, and where to verify official requirements. This is a free resource — not a course page.

About the Georgia Real Estate Commission

Your Georgia real estate license is issued and regulated by the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC). This agency sets the education and exam requirements, processes applications and renewals, maintains the public license lookup, and enforces the rules that protect consumers. Click2CE is an education provider — for any official action (applying, renewing, filing a complaint, or verifying a license) you work directly with the GREC.

Regulator: Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC)

Address: 229 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: (404) 656-3916

Website: grec.state.ga.us

License Types in Georgia

Salesperson
Broker

Exam retake policy: You may retake the exam after waiting 24 hours. There is no limit on attempts within your one-year eligibility.

Official Resources & Portals

Links to the official GREC systems for applying, renewing, verifying a license, and scheduling your exam. Where a direct link is not yet listed, use the GREC website and verify the current process with the commission.

GREC Official WebsiteApplications, rules, and announcements Licensing application portalApply for a new real estate license License renewal portalRenew an existing license Candidate handbookExam content outline, rules, and scheduling info Forms & applicationsOfficial downloadable forms Approved schools listState-approved education providers License lookupVerify a license holder State exam schedulingAdministered by PSI

Fingerprinting & background check

A fingerprint-based background check is required for licensure in Georgia. Processed through GAPS (Georgia Applicant Processing Service) live-scan fingerprinting via IdentoGO/IDEMIA, producing a GCIC certified criminal history report (~$38.25, valid 60 days). Confirm the current process and fees with the GREC.

Fingerprinting details

All Georgia forms & official links Georgia education hub

Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.

Verify directly with the state real estate commission before relying on this.

Last reviewed: June 25, 2026