Ch 3. License Application and Administration

A licensee must retake the prelicense course and pass the license examination to reinstate a license that has been lapsed for non payment of a renewal fee for longer than

10 years.

The Commission may destroy an original paper application after

15 years.

Which of the following statements is true regarding surrendered licenses?

A license can be surrendered voluntarily.

A licensee can file an original application that requires a fee in all but which of the following ways?

Fax

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method of filing an application with the Commission when a fee must be paid?

Fax.

What happens to an incomplete application submitted to the Commission?

It is returned to the applicant.

If a license has been lapsed for longer than 10 years for nonpayment of a renewal fee, what must the licensee do to reinstate it?

Take the prelicense course and pass the license exam.

What is the experience requirement for the issue of a broker license?

Three years of licensing in the five years before applying

If the Commission refuses to issue a license, the applicant has the right to

a hearing before the Commission.

If the Commission gives an unfavorable early review of a potential applicant who has a prior conviction, the candidate

may request a hearing if the Commission later refuses to issue a license.

The requirement that the Commission keep records on file for a minimum number of years applies to

paper and electronic application files as well as investigative records.

If an otherwise qualified broker applicant applies for the license eight months after completing the examination,

the license will be issued.

A nonresident license that has lapsed for nonpayment of a renewal fee may be reinstated by

paying the original application fee, provided the licensee has maintained an active and up-to-date license in the state of residence.

The Commission must be notified in writing by the former broker that the wall license has been moved. Within how many days of a licensee's move must this notification be made?

30 days

All of the following statements about licensing fees are true EXCEPT

All fees are refundable.

If an applicant fails the license exam, when may he or she retake it?

As soon as scheduling allows.

Which of the following may be considered sufficient reason for license suspension?

Failure to pay court-ordered child support.

If an applicant requests a hearing after the Commission has refused a license, where will the hearing be held?

In the county of domicile of the Commission.

Under how many brokers may a salesperson be licensed at one time?

Only one

Under what circumstances will a license fee be refunded?

None.

How must an application for a change in license status be submitted?

On a form approved by the Commission.

A salesperson can begin working as a real estate licensee:

Once the employing broker receives her wall license.

What is the procedure for an applicant with a disability to ensure proper accommodation at the examination site?

Submit a written request, with documentation, to the Commission office by the application deadline.

Who issues a licensee's wall license?

The Real Estate Commission.

What does Georgia law require to be on every real estate license?

The seal of the Commission.

An inactive licensee who changes address must notify the Commission of the change when?

Within 30 days after the change

If an application for a salesperson or community association manager license omits the signature of an employing broker,

an inactive license will be issued.

To aid it in an investigation, the Commission may contract only with

an individual or firm that is knowledgeable in the area to be investigated.

Every license applicant must obtain and submit a

certified criminal history report.

An application for a Commission action regarding a license may be submitted by fax, provided

it does not require payment of a fee.

At any one time, a Georgia licensee may be licensed under ____ Georgia broker(s).

one

If an applicant submits an incomplete application, the Commission will

return it to the applicant.

When the Commission enters into a contract with someone to assist in examining a broker's trust account,

the contractor must be supervised by the Commission.