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Once You Pass the Salesperson Examination

After you pass the examination, and if you have not filed a License Combo Application,

  1. You will be sent a Salesperson License Application (RE 202). This form must be completed and returned along with the appropriate fee within one year after passing the examination.


  2. A completed Live Scan Service Request (RE 237) must be submitted with the application unless you held a real estate license which expired less than two years ago. A license cannot be issued until DRE receives fingerprint response information. See Fingerprint Requirements for further information.


  3. You will also need to provide evidence of legal presence in the United States. See Proof of Legal Presence for further information.


  4. Evidence of completion of Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and one additional course from the course requirements list must be on file before your license is issued.


  5. Out-of-state applicants must also submit a completed and notarized irrevocable Consent to Service of Process (RE 234). See Out-of-State Applicants for further information.