grec licensing info 2
This document, authored by Jon‑Patrick Thornton, provides comprehensive instructions for applicants seeking a Georgia real‑estate license. It outlines the approved licensing locations and specific operating hours (with a distinct schedule for Savannah), enumerates all required documentation for each license category (including score reports, notarized Lawful Presence Affidavits, sponsoring broker forms, and crime reports), and lists the associated fees for Salesperson, Associate Broker/Broker, Appraiser, and Community Associate Management licenses. The guide details background‑check policies, emphasizing the 60‑day validity of GREC crime reports and the clearance process for any adverse findings. It also specifies acceptable payment methods (cash, major credit cards, money orders, and cashier’s checks) and provides contact information for both GREC and PSI Services. The tone is formal and instructional, aimed at ensuring applicants understand procedural requirements to avoid processing delays.
Topics
Licensing Hours and Location Specific Schedules
Operating hours for licensing services, differentiating standard locations from the Savannah office.
Required Documentation for All License Types
List of mandatory documents—score report, notarized Lawful Presence Affidavit, sponsoring broker form, and crime report—required to process any real‑estate license application.
License Type Matrix: Fees, Docs, and Crime Report Requirements
Table summarizing each license category (Salesperson, Associate Broker/Broker, Appraiser, Community Associate Management) with specific fee amounts, required paperwork, and whether a crime report is needed.
Background Check Validity and Clearance Process
Guidelines on the 60‑day validity of GREC crime reports, the meaning of “NO RECORD/NO NIC WANT,” and steps to obtain clearance for any listed incidents.
Acceptable Payment Methods for Licensing Fees
Enumerates all forms of payment accepted by GREC, including cash, major credit cards, money orders, and cashier’s checks.
Contact Information for Assistance
Provides phone numbers and websites for GREC and PSI Services, and instructions for reaching a GREC Information Specialist.