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How to Renew a California Real Estate License
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You worked hard to get your California real estate license—all those hours of study, followed by the stress of exam day and the numerous fees involved. You were no doubt delighted when it was all over and you finally laid hands on your real estate license.But we have some bad news, as that license has an expiration date.
You have just 4 years before you must reapply. The good news is that the renewal process is straightforward, much more so than the initial licensing process.In the following guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about renewing your existing license, including the cost, process, and timeframe.
The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) should send you a renewal letter 60 days before the license expiration date. It’s a courtesy and will remind you that you need to get moving. But don’t rely on it. Take the proactive step of marking your calendar and making sure you know exactly how long you have and when that date appears.License renewal requires you to complete continuing education courses, and these are available online, at college, or at real estate school (see below for more information). At 45 hours, the requirement is fairly modest compared to the pre-licensing requirement, but it will still tie you up for a few days.You can complete the renewal process online and will be asked to pay a small renewal fee of $245 for salespersons and $300 for brokers.
Although the DRE will remind you to renew within 60 days of expiration, you can actually start this process up to 90 days before the expiration date.Just follow the steps below.
If you are renewing a salesperson license for the first time, DRE requires 45 hours of continuing education, including:
If you’re renewing a broker license for the first time, the requirements are similar, but the initial part requires 5 different courses and includes management and supervision.The rules are a little different if you have already renewed at least once:
There are a number of online schools that provide pre-licensing and continuing education courses, and it’s worth checking them out as online courses are quicker, easier, and can be completed in your own time. Some of the best providers include Aceable Agent, License Solution, and 360training.
You must be able to prove that you have completed the necessary continuing education, so keep your course numbers to hand and ensure you have your licensing information as well.
The next step is to submit your renewal through the eLicensing system here. It will guide you through the process and request your course numbers and other information.You must also pay the $245/$300 renewal fee.
If your license has expired within the last two years. you can still submit a renewal. However, the license will be invalid until it has been renewed, so you can’t perform any of the activities granted to those in possession of a real estate license.Needless to say, you should never willingly let your license expire and must do everything you can to prevent that from happening.If it has been more than 2 years since the expiration date, contact the DRE directly. It’s not the end of the world and probably won’t be the end of your career, but it will likely necessitate some additional steps and fees.
We’ve covered pretty much everything you need to know about the real estate license renewal process, but here are some of the most commonly asked questions about the process to ensure you’re ready to go.
Complete your continuing education courses online and then submit your application through the eLicensing platform. It’s the recommended way and the quickest way.
It must be renewed every 4 years and you can start the process 90 days before it expires.
Just check the expiration date listed on your license and make sure you renew before it expires.
You need 45 hours of continuing education in total.
It depends on the provider, but it’s usually under $100 and the average is around $70. It’s less than pre-licensing education and considerably less than the renewal fee.
It depends on what license you’re renewing and whether you’re renewing on time:
You will be prompted to pay online when using the eLicensing portal. It accepts both debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express).
You worked hard to get your license, so make sure you renew it when the time comes! To recap:
Finally, don’t panic if you miss the date and your license expires. You can still reapply, and your freedoms as a real estate agent may be limited until you do.
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