Do I need to take the AZ state exam if I’m a licensed in another state

Unfortunately, Arizona does not offer any reciprocity with any other states. You will have to go through an application process and take the Arizona state exam.

Arizona does not offer reciprocity with any other state. It does offer a path to have your out-of-state license recognized by having documents submitted showing your prior license, allowing you to forgo the 90-hour pre-license course requirement.

To get your Arizona real estate license if you already have a real estate salesperson's license in another state, you must have an original certified license history from the state where you currently hold a license. You’ll need to pass the Arizona state exam to receive an out-of-state license recognition application.

Anyone seeking a real estate license through out-of-state license recognition must be an Arizona resident. You must also have been currently licensed in another state for at least a year and have completed the approved real estate education in that other state.

Yes, Arizona requires that you take the state-specific examination even if you seek out-of-state license recognition.