DRE FAQ
eLicensing
Q. What is elicensing?
A. eLicensing on www.dre.ca.gov is used to expedite processing of:
Examination Services
Mailing Address Changes
License Renewals
Salesperson additions/changes of employing Broker
Broker certification of salesperson employment
Broker discontinuation of salesperson employment
Duplicate license requests
Q. How do I log on to eLicensing?
A. Go to www.dre.ca.gov. On the left hand side of the screen select eLicensing and logon. In order to access eLicensing you must create an account.
Mortgage
Q. Do I need a different license to do Mortgage?
A. California does not issue a "mortgage broker" license. A majority of those engaged in mortgage loan brokering do so with a real estate broker license. The license that allows the listing and sale of real property is the same license that allows the solicitation of borrowers or lenders, the negotiation of loans secured by real property and the collection of payments on notes secured by real property. For further details concerning the definition of licensed activity, review Business and Professions Code Sections 10130 and 10131.
License Renewal
Q. What do I need to renew my license using eLicensing?
Click the link below to view the DRE requirement list:
https://secure.dre.ca.gov/faqs/faqs_use_elic_q04.htm
A. In order to renew using eLicensing you must have an eLicensing account.
- The status of the license must be Licensed, Licensed NBA or Expired with Renewal Rights.
- Must have already established Permanent Proof of Legal Presence
- Must be a California resident, if not you must ALREADY have a Service of Process form on file
- Must not have been convicted of any violation of the law since your last renewal
- Your license may not be restricted or flagged
- Must be able to provide the online equivalent of the information required on the mail-in application form
- Must enter your completed continuing education courses
- Must have a VISA, MasterCard or America Express credit card, or a debit card with a VISA or MasterCard logo.
Q. What if I don't receive my renewed license before the expiration date?
A. Even though you may not receive a renewed license certificate, you may continue in business if you have submitted a completed renewal application prior to your license expiration date, together with the correct application fee and proper evidence of completion of the continuing education requirements. (Refer to Section 10156.2 of the Business and Professions Code.) You may continue in business without a renewed license until; (a) you receive your renewal certificate, or (b) you are notified by the Department of an application deficiency and instructed to cease operations. Such notices take effect five days after mailing.
Q. Can I renew late?
A. If your license expires, you may renew on a late basis for up to two years following the expiration date. NOTE: Activities requiring a license cannot be performed while the license is expired. Late renewal fees are 150% of on-time fees. Also, all continuing education courses must be completed within 4 years of the date the late renewal application is filed.
An individual who holds a conditionally suspended salesperson license may not renew the license on a late basis.
Q. What is Proof of Legal Presence?
Click here to visit the DRE website: www.dre.ca.gov/proof.htm
A. In 1996, the United States Congress passed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act (the Act) which requires states to eliminate a broad array of public benefits for illegal immigrants. The definition of a public benefit includes professional and occupational licenses issued to individuals by state agencies. For purposes of the Department of Real Estate (DRE), the term "public benefit" applies to original and renewal real estate salesperson and broker licenses; prepaid rental listing service licenses; and mineral, oil and gas broker licenses.
To implement the provisions of the Act, the DRE adopted Regulation 2718 effective August 1, 1998. The regulation requires proof of legal presence in the United States from all applicants for a license. The requirement applies to applicants for both original and renewal licenses.
License Statuses
Q. I have a license status of NBA, what does that mean?
A. NBA or No Broker Affiliation means you have a non-working status. You as the Licensee may not perform any actions for which a real estate license is required. Having license NBA may also affect your membership to the board and being able to use your Supra DisplayKEY.
Q. How do I change the NBA license status?
A. To change your license status there are two options:
Obtain a Change form from the DRE www.dre.ca.gov/chgforms.htm
And submit it via mail to
Sacramento DRE
2001 Broadway
Sacramento, Ca 95818
Or
Use the eLicensing system for expedited processing https://secure.dre.ca.gov/elicensing/
Conditional Licenses
Q. I have a conditional license, what education requirements do I need?
A. Go to www.dre.ca.gov/salesconditional.htm to see the list of additional educational requirements.
Q. I can’t change Broker’s on eLicensing. Where do I get a change form?
A. Go to www.dre.ca.gov/forms_sub.htm his link will help you to find any type of form the DRE provides.
DRE Contact Information
Q. How do I contact the Department of Real Estate?
A. There are three different district offices to contact in this area:
Oakland DRE
1515 Clay Street, Suite 702
Oakland, Ca 94612
Main: (510) 622-2540
Fax: (510) 622-2540
Fresno DRE
2550 Mariposa Mall, Room 3070
Fresno, Ca 93721
Main: (559) 445-5009
Fax: (559) 445-5879
Sacramento DRE
2001 Broadway
Sacramento, Ca 95818
Main: (916)...
There are many fax numbers for the Sacramento DRE depending on the department you wish to contact.
Please go to www.dre.ca.gov/contact.htm for a full list of fax numbers.
Q. I am a Broker and I want to use a fictitious name or a DBA (Doing Business As). How do I apply for that?
A. To add a DBA or fictitious name to your license you must submit a FBNS (Fictitious Business Name Statement) and one of the following depending on situation:
Brokers License Application
Change Application for Broker Licensees
Broker Renewal Application.
All of these forms are available at www.dre.ca.gov/forms/re282.pdf
(If your name is in the name of the office, you do not need to create a DBA or Fictitious name)
Q. How do I apply for a corporation license on the DRE?
Please visit
www.dre.ca.gov/corp.htm for information regarding applying for a corporation license.
PUBLIC
Q. How do I find information on applying for a real estate Salesperson/Broker License and what the requirements are?
A. To obtain information about real estate licenses please visit the DRE website at www.dre.ca.gov/salessch.htm
On the left hand side of the screen click on Examinees. This link will give you the information and requirements needed to obtain a real estate license. Also visit http://www.dre.ca.gov/brkrlic.htm to find information about obtaining a Brokers license.