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Archive 2005

Read about items of interest and important changes that have occurred during the calendar year 2005.

NOTE: Archives are for historical reference only, links are not maintained.

  • RE 214A
    DRE form, RE 214A, Restricted Salesperson Change Application, is now available in PDF Fill-In format.   (12/28/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for a Senior Deputy Commissioner in the Subdivision section of its Los Angeles District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed)   (12/23/2005)
  • Brokers Must Report Commission Payments on 1099s
    Real estate brokers are required to report commission payments of $600 or more to brokers and salespersons on Form 1099-MISC, Box 7 - Non-employee Compensation. For more information, see 1099 Reporting for Real Estate Brokers Graphic:  Denotes a PDF document published by the Franchise Tax Board.  (12/22/2005)
  • Disclosures in Real Property Transactions
    The Department's Disclosures in Real Property Transactions publication has been revised.  (12/22/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    AMENDED: The Department has announced new job opportunities for several Deputy Commissioner positions in the Enforcement section of its Los Angeles District Office #4567-A.   (12/21/2005)
  • Real Estate Bulletin
    The Winter 2005 edition of the Real Estate Bulletin is now available.  (12/21/2005)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for November 2005 have been added.  (12/15/2005)
  • RE 635C Pt II
    DRE form, RE 635C Pt II, Public Report Amendment/Renewal Application (Time-Share), Part II, is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (12/13/2005)
  • Forms by Fax Catalog
    The forms catalog information contained on the Forms by Fax pages has been revised.  (12/13/2005)
  • RE 216B
    DRE form, RE 216B, Exam/License Application Checklist, is now available in PDF print only format.   (12/08/2005)
  • RE 435
    DRE form, RE 435, Salesperson Exam/License Application, has been revised.   (12/08/2005)
  • RE 436
    DRE form, RE 436, Broker Exam/License Application, has been revised.   (12/08/2005)
  • Additional Satellite Exam Sites
    Examinations can now be scheduled/rescheduled in seven new satellite sites. These new sites include Redding, West Sacramento, Santa Clara, Pasadena as well as additional locations surrounding DRE's main exam sites in the Sacramento, Oakland, Fresno and San Diego areas. (12/07/2005)
  • RE 603G
    DRE form, RE 603G, Time-Share Preliminary Public Report Application, is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (12/01/2005)
  • RE 603H
    DRE form, RE 603H, Preliminary Public Report Time-Share Plan, is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (12/01/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for an Office Assistant (General) in its Los Angeles District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (12/01/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for an Office Assistant (Typing) in its Los Angeles District Office. (This job opportunity is now closed.)  (12/01/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for an Office Technician (Typing) in its Los Angeles District Office.  (This job opportunity is now closed.)  (12/01/2005)
  • DRE Forum
    Minutes from the September 21, 2005 meeting are now available.  (11/29/2005)
  • 2004 Business Activities Composite Report
    The 2004 Business Activities Composite Report (Mortgage Loan/Trust Deeds) has been posted.    (11/23/2005)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for October 2005 have been added.  (11/22/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for an Office Assistant (Typing) or Program Technician in the Subdivision Section of its Sacramento District Office.   (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (11/21/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for an Office Assistant (Typing) in its Fresno District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (11/21/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for a Seasonal Clerk (Temporary - 9 months) in its Sacramento District Office.   (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (11/21/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for a full-time, limited term, Real Estate Counsel I/II position in its Los Angeles District Office.   (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (11/21/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for a Senior Programmer Analyst (Specialist) in its Sacramento District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed).   (11/17/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced two job opportunities for Managing Deputy Commissioner II in its Los Angeles District Office.   (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (11/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for a full-time, limited term, Real Estate Counsel I/II position in its Los Angeles District Office.   (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (11/06/2005)
  • 2005-06 Strategic Plan
    The Department's 2005-06 Strategic Plan has been added.   (11/17/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for an Auditor I or General Auditor II or III in its Los Angeles District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity has been revised.)  (11/17/2005)
  • DRE Promotional Examination
    The Department has announced a promotional examination for an Staff Services Manager I.   (11/10/2005)
  • DRE Promotional Examination
    The Department has announced a promotional examination for an Staff Services Manager II.   (11/10/2005)
  • RE 608
    DRE form, RE 608, Consent to Service of Process (Public Report or Registration - Individual) is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (11/07/2005)
  • RE 613
    DRE form, RE 613, Common Area Completion Security Agreement [§11018.5(a) or 11230(2)] is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (11/07/2005)
  • RE 635 Part II
    DRE form, RE 635 Part II, Public Report Amendment/Renewal Application is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (11/07/2005)
  • RE 635 Part III
    DRE form, RE 635 Part III, Public Report Amendment/Renewal Application is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (11/07/2005)
  • DRE Promotional Examination - REVISED
    The Department has announced a promotional examination for an Program Technician II (NOTE: This examination is now closed).   (11/07/2005)
  • RE 400A
    DRE form, RE 400A, Salesperson Examination Application has been revised.   (11/04/2005)
  • RE 400B
    DRE form, RE 400B, Broker Examination Application has been revised.   (11/04/2005)
  • RE 415A
    DRE form, RE 415A, Salesperson Examination Change Application has been revised.   (11/04/2005)
  • RE 415B
    DRE form, RE 415B, Broker Examination Change Application has been revised.   (11/04/2005)
  • RE 628 Part II
    DRE form, RE 628 Part II, Notice of Intention (Standard) is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (11/04/2005)
  • RE 628 Part III
    DRE form, RE 628 Part III, Notice of Intention (Standard) is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (11/04/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has revised the job opportunities previously announced for Auditor I or General Auditor II in the Los Angeles District Office. There is now only one position that will be located in either the Los Angeles or San Diego District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (10/31/05)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced two job opportunities for Auditor I or General Auditor II in the Audits Section of its Los Angeles District Office.  (NOTE: These job opportunities have been revised.)  (10/28/2005)
  • RE 608C
    DRE form, RE 608C, Consent to Service of Process (Out of State Trustee) is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (10/27/2005)
  • RE 608D
    DRE form, RE 608D, Consent to Service of Process (Public Report or Registration - Limited Liability Company) is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (10/27/2005)
  • RE 603B
    DRE form, RE 603B, Preliminary Public Report Application is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (10/27/2005)
  • RE 608A
    DRE form, RE 608A, Consent to Service of Process (Public Report or Registration - Partnership) is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (10/27/2005)
  • RE 608B
    DRE form, RE 608B, Consent to Service of Process (Public Report or Registration - Corporation) is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (10/27/2005)
  • RE 614E
    DRE form, RE 614E, Receipt for Public Report is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (10/27/2005)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for September 2005 have been added.  (10/26/2005)
  • DRE Promotional Examination
    The Department has announced a promotional examination for a Program Technician II.   (10/26/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for a Deputy Commissioner in the Enforcement Section of its San Diego District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (10/26/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for a Deputy Commissioner in the Enforcement Section of its Oakland District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (10/26/2005)
  • RE 882
    DRE form, RE 882, Mortgage Loan Disclosure Statement (Borrower) has been revised.   (10/24/2005)
  • RE 883
    DRE form, RE 883, Mortgage Loan Disclosure Statement/Good Faith Estimate, has been revised.   (10/24/2005)
  • Mortgage Loan Bulletin
    The Fall 2005 edition of the Mortgage Loan Bulletin is now available.  (10/14/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for a Graduate Student Assistant - Temporary position in its Legal Section of its Los Angeles District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (10/12/2005)
  • DRE Promotional Examination
    The Department has announced a promotional examination for an Managing Deputy Commissioner II - Spot LA Only. (NOTE: This exam opportunity is now closed.)   (10/07/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for a full-time, limited term, Real Estate Counsel I/II position in its Los Angeles District Office.   (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (10/06/2005)
  • 2005-06 Strategic Plan
    The Department's 2005-06 Strategic Plan has been added.  (10/06/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for an Real Estate Counsel I/II in its Los Angeles District Office.   (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (09/29/2005)
  • DRE Promotional Examination
    The Department has announced a promotional examination for an General Auditor II.   (NOTE: This examination opportunity is now closed.) (09/28/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for an Auditor I or General Auditor II in its Los Angeles District Office.   (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (09/27/2005)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for August 2005 have been added.  (09/26/2005)
  • Proposed Changes
    Changes to the regulations of the Real Estate Commissioner are now being proposed.  (09/26/2005)
  • DRE Promotional Examination
    The Department has announced a promotional examination for an Accounting Technician.   (NOTE: This exam opportunity is now closed.)   (09/20/2005)
  • DRE Forum
    Agenda for September 21, 2005 is available.  (09/07/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for a Managing Deputy Commissioner IV in the Enforcement Section of its Los Angeles District Office.   (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (09/01/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced new job opportunities for several Deputy Commissioner positions in the Enforcement section of its Los Angeles District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity has been revised.) (09/01/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for a Managing Deputy Commissioner II in the Enforcement Section of its Los Angeles District Office.   (NOTE: This job opportunity is now CLOSED.) (08/29/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for Office Assistant (General) / Program Technician in the Enforcement Section of its Los Angeles District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now CLOSED.)  (08/25/2005)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for July 2005 have been added.  (08/24/2005)
  • Job Opportunities
    The Department has announced job opportunities for Seasonal Clerk in the Licensing Section of its Sacramento District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (08/24/2005)
  • Additional Satellite Exam Sites
    Examinations can now be scheduled/rescheduled in ten satellite sites. These new sites include Anaheim, Glendale, Redding, Colton (San Bernardino), San Jose (Santa Clara) and Santa Maria, as well as additional locations surrounding DRE's main exam sites in the Sacramento, Oakland, Fresno and San Diego areas. (08/19/2005)
  • Master Geographic Letter Lists in Microsoft Excel Format
    The Master Geographic Letter List for Northern California has been updated.  (08/17/2005)
  • RE 552
    DRE form, RE 552, Prospective Employing Broker Certification, in now available in PDF fill-in format.   (08/17/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced job opportunities for four Assistant Examination Proctors in its San Diego District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (08/09/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced several job opportunities for Office Assistants (Typing) or Program Technicians in the Exam Section of its Sacramento District Office.   (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (08/05/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced job opportunities for a Office Technician (Typing) in the Enforcement Section of its Sacramento District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (08/01/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced job opportunities for three Assistant Examination Proctors in its Oakland District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity has been revised.)  (07/27/2005)
  • Master Geographic Letter Lists in Microsoft Excel Format
    The Master Geographic Letter List for Southern California has been updated.  (07/27/2005)
  • Instructions to License Applicants Graphic: Denotes a PDF document
    This publication was updated to provide clearer instructions to license applicants and licensees, and promote the use of the eLicensing online system. (07/14/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for a Accountant I (Specialist) / Accounting Officer (Specialist) in its Sacramento District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (07/05/2005)
  • RE 612B
    DRE form, RE 612B, Reservation Deposit Handling Agreement (Time-Share Plan), in now available in PDF fill-in format.   (07/13/2005)
  • RE 615
    DRE form, RE 615, Rescission Rights (Time-Share), is now available is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (07/13/2005)
  • RE 618C
    DRE form, RE 618C, Time-Share Public Report, is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (07/13/2005)
  • RE 624 II
    DRE form, RE 624 II, Notice of Intention (Common Interest) Part II, is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (07/13/2005)
  • RE 624 III
    DRE form, RE 624 III, Notice of Intention (Common Interest) Part III, is now available in PDF fill-in format.   (07/13/2005)
  • Forms by Fax Catalog
    The forms catalog information contained on the Forms by Fax pages has once again been revised.  (07/13/2005)
  • RE 206
    DRE form, RE 206, Exams & Licensing Fees, has been revised.   (07/12/2005)
  • RE 293
    DRE form, RE 293, Certified License History Request, has been revised.   (07/12/2005)
  • RE 403
    DRE form, RE 403, IVR Information, has been revised.   (07/12/2005)
  • RE 603
    DRE form, RE 603, Preliminary Public Report - Application Instructions, has been revised.   (07/12/2005)
  • RE 618C
    DRE form, RE 618C, Time-Share Plan Public Report, has been revised.   (07/12/2005)
  • Forms by Fax Catalog
    The forms catalog information contained on the Forms by Fax pages has been revised.  (07/07/2005)
  • Combination Application
    Effective July 1, 2005, under provisions of AB 2007, individuals may file a combination real estate examination and license application at the same time by submitting one application form and fee.   (07/01/2005)
  • DRE Promotional Examination
    The Department has announced a promotional examination for Real Estate Counsel III (Specialist).  (NOTE: This exam opportunity is now closed.)   (06/30/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity in the Information Systems Section (ISS) for a Staff Programmer Analyst (Specialist) in its Sacramento District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (06/29/2005)
  • DRE Promotional Examination
    The Department has announced a promotional examination for Senior Programmer Analyst (Specialist). (NOTE: This exam opportunity is now closed.)   (06/29/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    AMENDED: The Department has announced several new job opportunities for Program Technician positions in the Licensing Sales Change and Exams Sections of its Sacramento District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (06/27/2005)
  • Master Geographic Letter Lists in Microsoft Excel Format
    The Master Geographic Letter List for Northern California has been updated.  (06/27/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    AMENDED: The Department has amended its announcement of a job posting for a Real Estate Counsel I/II/III position in the Legal Section of its Los Angeles District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (06/20/2005)
  • Forms by Fax Catalog
    The forms catalog information contained on the Forms by Fax pages has been revised.  (06/20/2005)
  • DRE Forum
    Minutes from June 10, 2005 meeting are now available.  (06/20/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity in the Enforcement Section of its Oakland District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (06/20/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity in the Publications Section of its Sacramento District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (06/20/2005)
  • Licensee and Examinee Statistics
    The licensee and examinee statistics for June 2005 have been added.  (07/22/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for a Program Technician or Office Assistant (Typing) in the Subdivision section of its Sacramento District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (07/19/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a job opportunity for a Office Technician (Typing)/ Secretary/Executive Secretary I in the Administration section of its Sacramento District Office. in its Sacramento District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (07/19/2005)
  • Master Geographic Letter Lists in Microsoft Excel Format
    The Master Geographic Letter List for Southern California has been updated.  (06/16/2005)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for May 2005 have been added.  (06/16/2005)
  • RE 350
    DRE form, RE 350, Publications Request, has been revised.   (06/16/2005)
  • RE 600
    DRE form, RE 600, Surety Bond [§11013.2/.4], has been deleted.   (06/16/2005)
  • RE 600A-1
    DRE form, RE 600A-1, Purchase Money Security Information, has been revised.   (06/16/2005)
  • RE 600B
    DRE form, RE 600B, Purchase Money Verification [§11010.4], has been revised.   (06/16/2005)
  • RE 600C
    DRE form, RE 600C, Purchase Money Handling (Supplemental Questionnaire), has been deleted.   (06/16/2005)
  • RE 600G
    DRE form, RE 600G, Purchase Money Security Information, has been deleted.   (06/16/2005)
  • RE 600H
    DRE form, RE 600H, Purchase Money Security/Instructions [§11013.2/.4], has been deleted.   (06/16/2005)
  • RE 600I
    DRE form, RE 600I, Set Aside Letter (B&P 11013.2/.4), has been deleted.   (06/16/2005)
  • RE 600J
    DRE form, RE 600J, Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit (B&P 11013.2/.4), has been deleted.   (06/16/2005)
  • RE 614E
    DRE form, RE 614E, Receipt for Public Report, has been revised.   (06/16/2005)
  • RE 668B
    DRE form, RE 668B, Notice of Intention (Non-Specific Time-Share), has been revised.   (06/16/2005)
  • RE 668A
    DRE form, RE 668A, Notice of Intention (Time-Share), has been revised.   (06/16/2005)
  • DRE Promotional Examination
    The Department has announced a promotional examination for General Auditor III.  (NOTE: This exam opportunity is now closed.)  (06/15/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Program Technician II in the Licensing Brokers Section of its Sacramento District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)  (06/15/2005)
  • Real Estate Bulletin
    The Summer 2005 edition of the RE Bulletin is now available online.  (06/15/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Office Technician (Typing) in its Enforcement Section of its Los Angeles District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)  (06/10/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Deputy Commissioner in its Subdivision Section of its Los Angeles District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (06/10/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    AMENDED: The Department has announced new job opportunities for several Deputy Commissioner positions in the Enforcement section of its Los Angeles District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (06/10/2005)
  • DRE Open Examination - CORRECTED
    The Department has corrected the announcement previously posted for the open examination for Real Estate Counsel I. (NOTE: This open examination is now closed.)  (06/10/2005)
  • RE 622B
    DRE form, RE 622B, Worksheet - Time-Share (In-State), is no longer available.   (06/09/2005)
  • RE 635C Part I
    DRE form, RE 635C Part I, Public Report Amendment/Renewal Application (Time-Share), is no longer available, currently being revised.   (06/09/2005)
  • RE 635C Part II
    DRE form, RE 635C Part II, Public Report Amendment/Renewal Application (Time-Share), has been revised.   (06/09/2005)
  • DRE Forum
    Agenda for June 10, 2005 is available.  (06/08/2005)
  • DRE Promotional Examination
    The Department has announced a promotional examination for Staff Information Systems Analyst (Specialist). (NOTE: This promotional examination is now closed.)  (06/07/2005)
  • DRE Open Examination
    The Department has announced a open examination for Real Estate Counsel I.  (06/07/2005)
  • Regulation Changes
    Regulation changes effective July 1, 2005 have been posted.  (06/07/2005)
  • RE 643J
    DRE form, RE 643J, Surety Bond (Regulation 2792.9), is now available in PDF Fill-In format.   (06/06/2005)
  • RE 668A
    DRE form, RE 668A, Notice of Intention (Time-Share), is now available in PDF Fill-In format.   (06/06/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced several new job opportunities for Program Technician positions in the Licensing Sales Change and Exams Sections of its Sacramento District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (06/06/2005)
  • RE 203
    DRE form, RE 203, Branch Office Application, has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • RE 608
    DRE form, RE 608, Consent to Service of Process (Public Report or Registration - Individual), has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • RE 608A
    DRE form, RE 603A, Consent to Service of Process (Public Report or Registration - Partnership), has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • RE 608B
    DRE form, RE 608B, Consent to Service of Process (Public Report or Registration - Corporation), has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • RE 608C
    DRE form, RE 608C, Consent to Service of Process (Out of State Trustee), has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • RE 608D
    DRE form, RE 608D, Consent to Service of Process (Public Report or Registration - Limited Liability Company), has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • RE 613
    DRE form, RE 613, Common Area Completion Security Agreement [§11018.5(a) or 11230(2)], has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • RE 624 Pt I
    DRE form, RE 624 Pt I, Notice of Intention (Common Interest), has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • RE 624 Pt II
    DRE form, RE 624 Pt II, Notice of Intention (Common Interest), has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • RE 624 Pt III
    DRE form, RE 624 Pt III, Notice of Intention (Common Interest), has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • RE 628 Pt I
    DRE form, RE 628 Pt I, Notice of Intention (Standard), has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • RE 628 Pt II
    DRE form, RE 628 Pt II, Notice of Intention (Standard), has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • RE 628 Pt III
    DRE form, RE 628 Pt III, Notice of Intention (Standard), has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • RE 635 Pt I
    DRE form, RE 635 Pt I, Public Report Amendment/Renewal Application, has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • RE 635 Pt II
    DRE form, RE 635 Pt II, Public Report Amendment/Renewal Application, has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • RE 635 Pt III
    DRE form, RE 635 Pt III, Public Report Amendment/Renewal Application, has been revised.   (06/03/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Deputy Commissioner in its Subdivision Section of its Los Angeles District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (06/01/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for an Office Assistant (General) in the Subdivision Section of its Los Angeles District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (06/01/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    AMENDED: The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Real Estate Counsel I/II/III position in the Legal Section of its Sacramento District Office.(NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (06/01/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced new job opportunities for several Deputy Commissioner positions in the Enforcement section of its Los Angeles District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (05/25/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a for a Deputy Commissioner - Bilingual Spanish Speaking in the Enforcement section of its Los Angeles District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)   (05/25/2005)
  • RE 603F
    DRE form, RE 603F, Time-Share Preliminary Public Report - Application Submittal, has been added, in PDF print only format.   (05/25/2005)
  • RE 622H
    DRE form, RE 622H, Time-Share Public Report Preparation, has been added, in PDF print only format.   (05/25/2005)
  • RE 622I
    DRE form, RE 622I, Time-Share Plan Disclosures (Part I), has been added, in PDF print only format.   (05/25/2005)
  • RE 622J-1
    DRE form, RE 622J-1, Time-Share Plan Disclosures (Part II-1), has been added, in PDF print only format.   (05/25/2005)
  • RE 622J-2
    DRE form, RE 622J-2, Time-Share Plan Disclosures (Part II-2), has been added, in PDF print only format.   (05/25/2005)
  • RE 622J-3
    DRE form, RE 622J-3, Time-Share Plan Disclosures (Part II-3), has been added, in PDF print only format.   (05/25/2005)
  • RE 603E
    DRE form, RE 603E, Time-Share Plan Preliminary Public Report - Application Instructions, has been added, in PDF print only format.   (05/19/2005)
  • RE 603G
    DRE form, RE 603G, Time-Share Preliminary Public Report Application, has been added, in PDF print only format.   (05/19/2005)
  • RE 603H
    DRE form, RE 603H, Preliminary Public Report Time-Share Plan, has been added, in PDF print only format.   (05/19/2005)
  • RE 614B
    DRE form, RE 614B, Receipt for Public Report (Time-Share), has been added, in PDF print only format.   (05/19/2005)
  • RE 624B
    DRE form, RE 624B, Time-Share Common Facilities, has been added, in PDF print only format.   (05/19/2005)
  • RE 643D
    DRE form, RE 643D,Time-Share Assessment/Subsidy Security Agreement, has been revised.   (05/19/2005)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for April 2005 have been added.  (05/18/2005)
  • RE 300
    DRE form, RE 300, C.E. Offering Instructions, has been revised.  (05/17/2005)
  • RE 315
    DRE form, RE 315, C.E. Offering Approval Application, has been revised.  (05/17/2005)
  • RE 330
    DRE form, RE 330, C.E. Offering Application Transmittal, has been revised.  (05/17/2005)
  • RE 335
    DRE form, RE 335, C.E. Instructor Certification, has been revised.  (05/17/2005)
  • RE 600F
    DRE form, RE 600F, Time-Share Purchase Money Security/Instructions [§ 11243/11244], has been added, in PDF print only format.  (05/17/2005)
  • RE 600K
    DRE form, RE 600K, Time-Share Blanket Surety Bond [§ 11243/11244], has been added.  (05/17/2005)
  • RE 600K-1
    DRE form, RE 600K-1, Instructions (Time-Share Blanket Surety Bond), has been added, in PDF print only format.  (05/17/2005)
  • RE 600L
    DRE form, RE 600L, Time-Share Surety Bond [§ 11243(c)], has been added.  (05/17/2005)
  • RE 611E
    DRE form, RE 611E, Time-Share Bond (Completion of Common Facilities), has been added.  (05/17/2005)
  • RE 612B
    DRE form, RE 612B, Reservation Deposit Handling Agreement (Time-Share Plan), has been added, in PDF print only format.  (05/17/2005)
  • RE 612C
    DRE form, RE 612C, Reservation Instrument (Time-Share Plan) has been added.  (05/17/2005)
  • RE 615
    DRE form, RE 615, Rescission Rights (Time-Share) has been revised.  (05/17/2005)
  • RE 626D
    DRE form, RE 626D,Trustee/Escrow Depository Agreement (Time-Share Plan), has been revised.  (04/20/2005)
  • RE 643J
    DRE form, RE 643J, Surety Bond (Regulation 2792.2), has been revised.  (05/17/2005)
  • RE 668
    DRE form, RE 668, Time-Share Plan Instructions, has been revised.  (05/17/2005)
  • RE 668A
    DRE form, RE 668A, Notice of Intention (Time-Share), has been revised.  (05/17/2005)
  • RE 668B
    DRE form, RE 668B, Notice of Intention (Non-Specific Time-Share), has been added, in PDF print only format.   (05/17/2005)
  • RE 684A
    DRE form, RE 684A, Certification (Reviewed Budget), has been revised.  (05/17/2005)
  • CalHFA press releases
    A link to CalHFA press releases has been added to the DRE Home Page for the latest news on first-time homeownership programs offered through the California Housing Finance Agency.  (05/11/2005)
  • Subdivision Public Report Application Guide
    The Subdivision Public Report Application Guide, available in PDF format,  has been revised with find/search capability.  (05/06/2005)
  • Public Transportation Information
    A link to public transportation information has been added to the maps for DRE District Offices.  (04/22/2005)
  • RE 622C
    DRE form, RE 622C, Worksheet - Additional Special Notes, has been added, in PDF fill-in format.  (04/20/2005)
  • Regulation Changes
    Regulation changes effective April 17, 2005 have been posted.  (04/20/2005)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for March 2005 have been added.  (04/20/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Program Technician II in the Licensing Information Section of its Sacramento District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (04/20/2005)  
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    AMENDED: The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Real Estate Counsel I/II/III in the Legal section of its Los Angeles District Office.   (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (04/20/2005)
  • Mortgage Loan Bulletin
    The Spring 2005 edition of the Mortgage Loan Bulletin is now available.  (04/20/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Program Technician III in the Licensing Section of its Sacramento District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (04/15/2005)
  • Application Processing Timeframes
    Processing timeframes for "Conditional Salesperson License Course Review" and "Certified License Histories for Out-of-State Licensure" have been added.  (04/14/2005)
  • DRE Forum
    Minutes from January 28, 2005 meeting are now available.  (04/13/2005)
  • Forms by Fax Catalog
    The forms catalog information contained on the Forms by Fax pages has been revised.  (04/13/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    REVISED: The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Real Estate Counsel I/II/III in the Legal section of its Los Angeles District Office.   (NOTE: This job opportunity is now CLOSED.) (04/06/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Real Estate Counsel I/II in the Legal section of its Los Angeles District Office.   (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (04/06/2005)
  • DRE Promotional Examination
    The Department has announced a promotional examination for Managing Deputy Commissioner IV (amended). (NOTE: This exam announcement is now closed.)   (04/06/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for an Assistant Chief Counsel in the Legal section of its Sacramento District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (04/06/2005)
  • RE 603B
    DRE form, RE 603B, Preliminary Public Report Application, has been revised.  (04/05/2005)
  • RE 237
    DRE form, RE 237, Live Scan Service Request (Applicant), is now available online in a PDF fill-in format.  (03/29/2005)
  • RE 237B
    DRE form, RE 237B, Fingerprint Information, is now available online.  (03/29/2005)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for February 2005 have been added.  (3/29/2005)
  • RE 614D
    DRE form, RE 641D, HUD Interstate Land Sales Fact Sheet, has been revised.  (03/25/2005)
  • Proposed Regulation Changes
    Regulation changes to implement the Vacation Ownership and Time-Share Act of 2004 have been proposed.  (03/23/2005)
  • RE 361
    DRE form, RE 361, Real Estate Bulletin Non-Licensee Subscription, has been revised.  (03/22/2005)
  • Real Estate Bulletin
    The Spring 2005 edition of the RE Bulletin is now available online.  (03/17/2005)
  • Master Geographic Letter Lists in Microsoft Excel Format
    The Master Geographic Letter List for Southern California has been updated.  (03/17/2005)
  • New Exam Site in San Diego
    The Department has added an examination site in San Diego.  (03/17/2005)
  • Portions of DRE Web Site down
    We apologize for the inconvenience, but the Department of Real Estate's eLicensing online system and license status check service will be UNAVAILABLE until at least Thursday, March 17th due to unplanned but necessary system maintenance.  (03/16/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for an Office Technician (General) in the Fiscal Section of the Sacramento District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (03/15/2005)
  • Taking the Salesperson Examination
    Information has been added about items allowed and not allowed in the examination room.  (03/11/2005)
  • Taking the Broker Examination
    Information has been added about items allowed and not allowed in the examination room.  (03/11/2005)
  • eLicensing Brochure
    DRE has added a new elicensing brochure to its list of publications.  (03/11/2005)
  • Sources of Home Loans
    DRE has revised the Sources of Home Loan brochure on its list of publications.  (03/11/2005)
  • California Real Estate and Financial Services License Information
    Together, the Department of Real Estate, the Office of Real Estate Appraisers, the Department of Corporations and the Department of Financial Institutions regulate most of the real estate and financial services in California. This web page provides a one-stop resource for California real estate and financial services license information, laws and regulations.  (03/11/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Real Estate Counsel I in the Legal Section of its Los Angeles District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (03/10/2005)
  • Sample Trust Account Review (TAR) Reports
    Two sample Trust Account Review (TAR) Reports are provided to assist threshold brokers and their accountants in complying with DRE requirements. (03/08/2005)
  • Real Estate Bulletin
    The Real Estate Bulletin will be published on the DRE Web site on a quarterly basis. Current and previous issues are available along with a table of Real Estate Bulletin articles. (03/08/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has increased the job opportunity for Deputy Commissioner in Sacramento from one to three.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (03/04/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has increased the job opportunity for Deputy Commissioner in Fresno from one to two. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (03/04/2005)
  • DRE Promotional Examination
    The Department has announced a promotional examination for Managing Deputy Commissioner IV.   (NOTE: This examination is now closed.) (03/02/2005)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for January 2005 have been added.  (3/01/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Deputy Commissioner in the Enforcement Section of its Sacramento District Office. (NOTE:  This job opportunity is now closed.) (03/01/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for an Office Technician (Typing)/ Office Technician (General)/Office Assistant (Typing)/Office Assistant (General) in the Enforcement Section of its Los Angeles District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (2/28/2005)
  • Additional Satellite Exam Sites
    As part of a pilot program (April - June 2005), salesperson examinations can be scheduled/rescheduled in six new locations: Redding, Santa Rosa, San Jose, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, and San Bernardino. (02/25/2005)
  • Apply for the Salesperson Examination Using eLicensing
    eLicensing offers the fastest, easiest way to apply for the salesperson examination and the best opportunity for you to be scheduled for the earliest available exam at the exam site of your choice. (02/25/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department of Real Estate has announced a new job opportunity for Senior Deputy Commissioner in the Enforcement Section of its Los Angeles District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (02/24/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Seasonal Clerk in the Subdivision Section of its Los Angeles District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)  (02/24/2005)
  • Licensee Statistics
    The licensee statistics for October, November and December 2004 have been added.  (2/24/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Deputy Commissioner in the Enforcement Section of its Fresno District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (02/22/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced two new job opportunities for Auditor I or General Auditor II in Los Angeles.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (02/22/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for an Office Technician (General) in the Fiscal Section of the Sacramento District Office.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.) (03/15/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for an Office Technician (General) in its Sacramento Licensing Masterfiles Section. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)  (2/10/05)
  • New License Status Check Button
    A new button linking directly to the real estate license look-up page has been added to the Home page of the DRE Web site.  (2/10/05)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Seasonal Clerk in its Sacramento Licensing Masterfiles Section.  (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)  (2/10/05)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for an Office Assistant (General)/ Program Technician in its Los Angeles District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)  (02/02/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced several job opportunities for Deputy Commissioners in its Los Angeles District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)  (01/27/2005)
  • Master Geographic Letter Lists in Microsoft Excel Format
    Master Geographic Letter Lists for Northern California and Southern California are now available.  (01/14/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Managing Deputy Commissioner III in its Oakland District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)  (01/12/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Senior Deputy Commissioner in the Enforcement Section of the Sacramento District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)  (01/05/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Senior Deputy Commissioner in the Mortgage Lending Program of the Sacramento District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)  (01/05/2005)
  • DRE Job Opportunity
    The Department has announced a new job opportunity for a Deputy Commissioner in its Oakland District Office. (NOTE: This job opportunity is now closed.)  (01/04/2005)