When does my real estate license expire and what do I have to do to renew my license? Does it matter that I am inactive?

• All real estate licenses expire on December 31 of each even-numbered year. Please review the General Information Sheet and the continuing education requirements.

What happens to my license if Ido not renew on time and what do Ihave to do to make it current?

• If the license is not renewed prior to December 31 of an even-numbered year (e.g. 2012, 2014, etc.) for failure to submit a renewal application or failure to pay renewal fees, the license shall be forfeited on January 1 of the subsequent odd-numbered year (e.g. 2013, 2015, etc.).
• Applicants seeking to restore forfeited real estate licenses must submit a complete restoration application with all required fees, penalties, and documents (See Restoration Memorandum ).
• Restoration Options are as follows:
  • For licenses forfeited under one year, applicants restoring to active licensing status, must submit proof of completion of continuing education requirements. Restoring to inactive licensing status requires no CE
  (Re-activating or Restoring a Forfeited License between 1/1/15 12/31/15 ).
• For licenses forfeited over one year and under four years, whether for active or inactive licensing status, applicants must complete one of the following:
  • Complete at least thirty hours of elective CE; or
  • successfully complete the prelicensing course for the level of license forfeited; or
  • pass the prelicensing examination for the level of license forfeited.
• For licenses forfeited over four years but less than five years, applicants must pass the prelicensing examination for the level of license forfeited.

NOTE:  To obtain a restoration application you must contact the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division – Licensing Branch at (808) 586-3000.

What is the best advice for a real estate brokerage firm or principal broker?

• Submit brokerage firm, PB, BIC and RBO renewals as early as possible to insure the successful renewals of associating licensees.

How do I make an address change?

When will I receive notice of successful license renewal?

May I receive a refund of my renewal fees if I renew as a salesperson and subsequently pass the broker's examination and apply as a new broker before the end of the year?

What are the continuing education requirements?

What if I do not complete my continuing education requirements before submitting my online renewal application?