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Archive 2003

Read about items of interest and important changes that have occurred during the calendar year 2003.

NOTE: Archives are for historical reference only, links are not maintained.

  • Disaster Recovery Resources
    The DRE has added a list of resources to assist those affected by the California wildfires.  (10/29/2003)
  • Forms by Fax Catalog
    The forms catalog information contained on the Forms by Fax pages has been revised.  (10/28/2003)
  • RE 214
    DRE form, RE 214, Salesperson Change Application, has been revised.   (10/28/2003)
  • RE 218
    DRE form, RE 218, Corporate License Instructions, has been revised.   (10/28/2003)
  • RE 223
    DRE form, RE 223, Examination Applicant Foreign Education Information, has been revised   (10/28/2003)
  • RE 282
    DRE form, RE 282, Fictitious Business Name Information, has been revised   (10/28/2003)
  • Mortgage Loan Bulletin
    The Fall 2003 edition of the Mortgage Loan Bulletin is now available.  (10/22/2003)
  • Extension of Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate has extended the date it will accept quotes for the translation of the Real Estate Recovery Account (RE3) brochure from September 30, 2003 to October 15, 2003.  (NOTE:  This request for quote is now closed.)  (10/09/2003)
  • Miscellaneous Regulation Changes Adopted
    Miscellaneous regulation changes went into effect October 5, 2003.  (10/07/2003)
  • Real Estate Bulletin
    The Fall 2003 edition of the RE Bulletin is now available online.  (10/07/2003)
  • RE 506A
    DRE form, RE 506A, Petition Application Supplement, is now available in PDF print only format.   (09/22/2003)
  • RE 518A
    DRE form, RE 518A, Declaration, is now available in PDF print only format.   (09/22/2003)
  • Real Estate Advisory Commission (REAC) Meeting
    Notice and agenda of the Real Estate Advisory Commission Meeting to be held October 3, 2003 have been added.  (09/19/2003)
  • Real Estate Recovery Account (RE 3)
    A PDF version of the new Recovery Account brochure has been added.  (09/19/2003)
  • Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate is currently accepting quotes for the translation of the Real Estate Recovery Account (RE3) brochure.  (09/19/2003)
  • RE 206
    DRE form, RE 206, Exam & Licensing Fees, has been revised.  (09/10/2003)
  • RE 605
    DRE form, RE 605, Subdivision Filing Fees, has been revised.  (09/10/2003)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for July 2003 have been added.  (09/10/2003)
  • Instructions to License Applicants
    Instructions to License Applicants was revised in September 2003 to reflect new fees and education requirements.   (09/05/2003)
  • Fees and Fingerprint Requirements
    New fees went into effect August 31, 2003.  (09/05/2003)
  • Regulation Changes Adopted
    Adopted changes to the regulations of the Real Estate Commissioner will go into effect on August 31, 2003.  (08/28/2003)
  • RE 428A
    DRE form, RE 428A, Salesperson Examination Packet, has been revised.  (08/26/2003)
  • RE 428B
    DRE form, RE 428B, Broker Examination Packet, has been revised.  (08/26/2003)
  • RE 515
    DRE form, RE 515, Confidential - Interview Information Statement, has been revised.   (08/26/2003)
  • RE 515D
    DRE form, RE 515D, Conviction Detail Report, is now available in PDF print only format.   (08/26/2003)
  • RE 776
    DRE form, RE 776, Record Format (Licensee data files), has been revised.  (08/26/2003)
  • RE 211
    DRE form, RE 211, License Change Instructions, has been revised.  (08/26/2003)
  • RE 211A
    DRE form, RE 211A, License Renewal Information (for Salesperson and Individual Brokers), has been revised.  (08/26/2003)
  • RE 213
    DRE form, RE 213, Continuing Education Extension/Exemption Request, has been revised.  (08/26/2003)
  • RE 258
    DRE form, RE 258, Prepaid Rental Listing Service (PRLS) Claim Procedure, is now available in PDF print only format.  (08/26/2003)
  • RE 259
    DRE form, RE 259, Prepaid Rental Listing Service (PRLS) Bond/Cash Deposit Claim, is now available in PDF print only format.  (08/26/2003)
  • RE 268
    DRE form, RE 268, Prepaid Rental Listing Service (PRLS) Contract Information, has been revised.  (08/26/2003)
  • RE 291
    DRE form, RE 291, Current License Status Request, has been revised.  (08/26/2003)
  • RE 298
    DRE form, RE 298, Credit Card Payment (Exams), has been revised.  (08/26/2003)
  • RE 415A
    DRE form, RE 415A, Salesperson Examination Change Application, has been revised.  (08/14/2003)
  • Desist and Refrain Orders for Unlawful Subdivision Activities
    The listing of Desist and Refrain Orders for unlawful subdivision activities has been updated.  (08/13/2003)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for June 2003 have been added.  (08/05/2003)
  • Pequeñas Empresas y Empresas de Veteranos Discapacitados
    La página de la Adquisición es ahora en español.   (07/28/2003)
  • Graphic:  DRE Procurement Information in Traditional Chinese
    The Department's Procurement page is now available in Traditional Chinese.  (07/28/2003)
  • RE 4521
    DRE form, RE 4521, Trust Fund Record Keeping Information, is now available in PDF print only format.  (07/24/2003)
  • RE 4522
    DRE form, RE 4522, Columnar Record of All Trust Funds Received and Paid Out - Trust Fund Bank Account, is now available in PDF print only format.  (07/24/2003)
  • RE 4523
    DRE form, RE 4523, Separate Record For Each Beneficiary or Transaction For Client's Funds Placed in Trust Fund Bank Account, is now available in PDF print only format.  (07/24/2003)
  • RE 4524
    DRE form, RE 4524, Record of All Trust Funds Received - Not Placed In Broker's Trust Account, is now available in PDF print only format.  (07/24/2003)
  • RE 4525
    DRE form, RE 4525, Separate Record For Each Property Managed, is now available in PDF print only format.  (07/24/2003)
  • RE 205D
    DRE form, RE 205D, Proof of Legal Presence Notice, is now available in PDF print only format.  (07/24/2003)
  • RE 206
    DRE form, RE 206, Exam & Licensing Fees, is now available in PDF print only format.  (07/24/2003)
  • RE 605
    DRE form, RE 605, Subdivision Filing Fees, is now available in PDF print only format.  (07/24/2003)
  • RE 403
    DRE form, RE 403, IVR Information, is now available in PDF print only format.  (07/24/2003)
  • RE 350
    DRE form, RE 350, Publications Request, has been revised.  (07/24/2003)
  • Real Estate Advisory Commission (REAC) Meeting
    Minutes of the June 6, 2003 REAC meeting are now available.  (07/23/2003)
  • FAQs: Unlicensed Assistants
    Information is provided regarding activities which may be performed by unlicensed administrative assistants.  (07/23/2003)
  • RE 248
    DRE form, RE 248, Exam Applicant List Request, is now available in PDF fill-in format.  (07/23/2003)
  • RE 635 Pt I
    DRE form RE 635, Pt I, Subdivisions Form, Part I, Information and Instructions, is now available in PDF print-only format.  (07/23/2003)
  • RE 635 Pt II
    DRE form RE 635, Pt II, Subdivisions Form, Part II, Index/Checklist, is now available in PDF fill-in format.  (07/23/2003)
  • RE 635 Pt III
    DRE form RE 635, Pt III, Subdivisions Form, Part III, Questionnaire, is now available in PDF fill-in format.  (07/23/2003)
  • RE 635A
    DRE form RE 635A, Subdivisions Form, Expedited Amendment Application, is now available in PDF fill-in format.  (07/23/2003)
  • RE 635B
    DRE form RE 635B, Subdivisions Form, Amendment Application [Reg. 2790.2(c)], is now available in PDF fill-in format.  (07/23/2003)
  • RE 635C Pt I
    DRE form RE 635C Pt I, Amendment/renewal Application (Time-Share), Part I, is now available in PDF print-only format.  (07/23/2003)
  • RE 635C Pt II
    DRE form RE 635C Pt II Amendment/renewal Application (Time-Share), Part II, is now available in PDF fill-in format.  (07/23/2003)
  • RE 635D
    DRE form RE 635D, Expedited Amendment Application (Natural Hazards Status), is now available in PDF fill-in format.  (07/23/2003)
  • Education and Research (Sponsors)
    DRE has implemented a new forms category for use by education sponsors/providers.  (07/23/2003)
  • Education (Licensees)
    DRE has implemented a new forms category for licensees.  (07/23/2003)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for April 2003 and May 2003 have been added.  (07/15/2003)
  • RE 400A
    DRE form RE 400A, Salesperson Examination Application is now available in PDF print-only format.  (07/09/2003)
  • Forms by Fax Catalog
    The forms catalog information contained on the Forms by Fax pages has been revised.  (07/09/2003)
  • RE 423
    DRE form RE 423, Examination Requirements, is now available in PDF print-only format.  (07/01/2003)
  • Forms by Fax Catalog
    The forms catalog information contained on the Forms by Fax pages has been revised.  (06/30/2003)
  • Real Estate Bulletin
    The Summer 2003 edition of the RE Bulletin is now available online.  (06/27/2003)
  • Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate is currently accepting quotes for the printing/reproduction of RE 237 - Live Scan Service Request.  (NOTE:  This request for quote is now closed.) (06/20/2003)
  • Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate is currently accepting quotes for the printing/reproduction of RE 237a - Live Scan Service Providers.  (NOTE:  This request for quote is now closed.) (06/20/2003)
  • Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate is currently accepting quotes for the printing/reproduction of RE 229 - Denial of License Application.  (NOTE:  This request for quote is now closed.)(06/20/2003)
  • Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate is currently accepting quotes for the printing/reproduction of Imaging Separator Sheets.  (NOTE:  This request for quote is now closed.)(06/20/2003)
  • Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate is currently accepting quotes for the printing/reproduction of Schools Offering Statutory Courses List.  (NOTE:  This request for quote is now closed.) (06/20/2003)
  • Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate is currently accepting quotes for the printing/reproduction of RE 4 - Instructions to License Applicants.  (NOTE:  This request for quote is now closed.) (06/20/2003)
  • RE 515
    DRE form RE 515, Confidential -- Interview Information Statement in now available in PDF print-only format.  (06/19/2003)
  • 70/30 Continuing Education Exemption for Long-Time Licensees
    Information for real estate licensees who are 70 years of age licensed 30 years or more.  (06/19/2003)
  • Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate is currently accepting quotes for the printing/reproduction of Full Sheet File Memo.  (06/19/2003)
  • Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate is currently accepting quotes for the printing/reproduction of Trust Funds (RE 13) Booklet. (NOTE:  This request for quote is now closed.) (06/18/2003)
  • Real Estate Advisory Commission (REAC) Meeting
    Minutes of the May 15, 2003 REAC meeting are now available.  (06/12/2003)
  • RE 248
    DRE form, RE 248, Exam Applicant List Request, is now available in PDF fill-in format.  (06/12/2003)
  • Fees and Fingerprint Requirements
    Important information regarding the upcoming fee reduction is available.  (06/05/2003)
  • RE 206
    DRE form, RE 206, Exam & Licensing Fees, is now available in PDF print-only format  (06/03/2003)
  • RE 605
    DRE from, RE 605, Subdivision Filing Fees, is now available in PDF print-only format.  (06/03/2003)
  • Real Estate Advisory Commission (REAC) Meeting
    Notice and agenda of the Real Estate Advisory Commission Meeting to be held June 6, 2003  (05/21/2003)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for February 2003 and March 2003 have been added.  (05/15/2003)
  • Subdivision Industry Bulletin
    The Spring 2003 issue is now available. (05/09/03)
  • Learn to use eLicensing
    The Department of Real Estate has developed tutorials to help you learn to use eLicensing. (05/09/03)
  • Current Processing Timeframes
    Important information regarding telephone system availability and processing of exam and license applications.(05/09/2003)
  • New Education Requirements for License Applicants Effective July 1, 2003
    A course in Real Estate Practice will be required for new salesperson license applicants.  (05/09/2003)
  • Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate is currently accepting quotes for the maintenance of its copiers and fax machines.  (05/09/2003)
  • Forms by Fax Catalog
    The forms catalog information contained on the Forms by Fax pages has been revised.  (05/09/2003)
  • Real Estate Advisory Commission (REAC) Meeting
    Notice and agenda of the Real Estate Advisory Commission Meeting to be held May 15, 2003  (NOTE:  This meeting has already been held.)  (05/02/2003)
  • RE 425
    DRE form, RE 425, Examination Description is now available in PDF print-only format.  (04/28/2003)
  • Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate is currently accepting quotes for the printing/reproduction of RE 660 Appraisal Inventory (Common Interest) .  (NOTE:  This request for quote is now closed.)  (04/15/2003)
  • Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate is currently accepting quotes for the printing/reproduction of RE 901.  (NOTE:  This request for quote is now closed.)  (04/09/2003)
  • Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate is currently accepting quotes for the printing/reproduction of RE 205C Packet.  (NOTE:  This request for quote is now closed.)  (04/09/2003)
  • Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate is currently accepting quotes for the following: printing/reproduction of RE 220 On-time Renewal Receipt; and printing/reproduction of FAQs: Mortgage Loan Brokering in California.  (NOTE:  This request for quote is now closed.)  (04/09/2003)
  • Change Main Offices Address
    A new transaction has been added to the eLicensing System that enables licensed brokers to change their main office address online.  (04/02/2003)
  • Proposed Changes
    Several changes to the regulations of the Real Estate Commissioner are now being proposed.  (04/01/2003)
  • Real Estate Bulletin
    The Spring 2003 edition of the RE Bulletin is now available online.  (04/01/2003)
  • Mortgage Loan Bulletin
    The Spring 2003 edition of the Mortgage Loan Bulletin is now available.  (03/25/2003)
  • Desist and Refrain Orders (D&Rs) for Unlicensed Activities
    The listing of D&Rs for unlicensed activities has been updated.  (03/25/2003)
  • Important Notice
    Some DRE Web site and eLicensing services will be unavailable from March 28, 2003 through April 1, 2003.  (03/17/2003)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for January 2003 have been added.  (03/13/2003)
  • Forms by Fax
    The forms catalog information contained on the IVR System has been revised.  (03/11/2002)
  • RE 273
    DRE form, RE 273, Unlicensed Officer Questionnaire (PRLS), is now available in PDF print-only format.  (03/11/2003)
  • RE 298
    DRE form, RE 298, Credit Card Payment (Exams), has been revised.  (03/11/2003)
  • RE 648A
    DRE form, RE 648A, Regulation Check Sheet (Time-Share), is now available in PDF fill-in format.  (03/11/2003)
  • Request for Quotes
    The Department of Real Estate is currently accepting quotes for the following: printing/reproduction of large memo pads; printing/reproduction of small memo pads; printing/reproduction of Refund Authorization (RE 924); and translation of DRE Procurement Web Page. (NOTE:  This request for quote is now closed.)  (03/10/2003)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for December 2002 have been added.  (03/10/2003)
  • Real Estate Advisory Commission (REAC) General Meeting
    Review of January 24, 2003 meeting is now available.  (02/25/2003)
  • RE 636A
    DRE form, RE 636A, Worksheet - Stock Cooperative Project, is now available in PDF print-only format.  (02/19/2003)
  • RE 636B
    DRE form, RE 636B, Worksheet - Limited Equity Housing Cooperative (LEHC), is now available in PDF print-only format.  (02/19/2003)
  • Graphic:  Using the Services of a Mortgage Broker (in Traditional Chinese)
    DRE brochure, Using the Services of a Mortgage Broker (in Traditional Chinese), has been revised. (02/18/2003)