Current Processing Times for Applications, Renewals, and License Changes

Helpful Information

  • Use eLicensing to expedite the processing of your application.
  • To confirm if DRE has received your application, first check your bank/credit card statement to see if your fee has been processed. Should you need to contact us, it's helpful to know the date your fee was processed.
  • Common reasons that processing an application is delayed:
    • Duplicate applications were submitted
    • Unanswered questions on the application
    • Course information not included
    • Awaiting fingerprint reports from the Department of Justice and FBI
 
Type of Application: As of January 10, 2022, DRE is Currently Processing Applications:
Sales Exam Application Received December 3, 2021
Broker Exam Application Received December 14, 2021
Sales Combo Applications Received December 1, 2021
Broker Combo Applications Received December 8, 2021
Original Sales License Application Received January 4, 2022
Original Broker License Application Received January 10, 2022
Original Corporation/Designated Officer License Received December 13, 2021
Broker/Corporation License Changes (not including DBA addition/deletion requests) Received January 10, 2022
Broker/Corporation Fictitious Business Name (DBA) Requests Received December 14, 2021
Salesperson License Changes Received January 10, 2022
Salesperson Renewals Filed On Time* Received December 6, 2021
Salesperson Renewals Filed Late Received December 11, 2021
Broker and Officer Renewals Filed On Time* Received December 9, 2021
Broker and Officer Renewals Filed Late Received December 9, 2021
Certified Histories for Out-of-State Licensure Received December 20, 2021
 

* Licensees can submit renewal applications up to 90 days before the license expiration date, but renewals are processed in date received order. Renewal documents and fees must be postmarked no later than midnight of the four-year license expiration date to be considered on-time. If all renewal requirements are properly submitted, Section 10156.2 of the Business and Professions Code allows for continued operations under the existing license after its expiration date unless notified otherwise by DRE.