A newly hired unlicensed assistant at a Georgia brokerage has just passed the salesperson licensing exam. The broker tells the assistant that because she already works in the office, the broker can handle the application internally and skip certain state-required steps. Which statement about the Georgia licensing application process is correct?

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A newly hired unlicensed assistant at a Georgia brokerage has just passed the salesperson licensing exam. The broker tells the assistant that because she already works in the office, the broker can handle the application internally and skip certain state-required steps. Which statement about the Georgia licensing application process is correct?

Answer Options

A

A broker may bypass the formal state application process for an individual who is already employed at the brokerage as an unlicensed assistant.

B

A new salesperson may begin practicing real estate immediately after passing the exam, even before obtaining a sponsoring broker.

C

Lawful-presence verification and background check materials may be submitted at any time during the first year of licensure rather than during the initial application.

D

All application requirements, including lawful-presence documentation and background check materials, must be completed through the official Georgia regulatory process.