Renew Lapsed GA Real Estate License

[Stacey Manley]

Hello,

I have a question regarding my GA real estate salesperson license. I received my salesperson license in January of 2015. The license went inactive and lapsed for not meeting CE Requirements in June of 2015. The original renewal date for the license was 01/31/2019. I still have access to the state licensing portal, which is saying I can reinstate my license by paying $375. 

 I want to know: 

-Am I allowed to retake the state exam and apply it to my licensure like an original applicant? 

-Since my original lapse reason was for continuing education, would I have to fulfill that requirement along with paying the associated fees? 

-ULTIMATELY, I would rather retake the state exam, then jump into CE courses, as it would prove cheaper than paying the current fees. I also want to make sure I'm well versed in appropriate RE knowledge as I once was. However, I'm somewhat confused about whether I would have to still pay the $375 regardless of my approach. Please advise, and thanks in advance for your help! 

 Stacey M. 

Georgia, USA