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Current Processing Timeframes

 

The Department of Real Estate (DRE) receives a significant number of telephone calls per day. Your assistance is needed to help us provide the best service possible.

  • Please limit calls to Licensing and Examinations and wait until the recommended time has passed before contacting us. The same staff that answers telephone calls processes applications. Staff cannot stop and look for a pending application.

Type of Application:

As of November 02, 2009, DRE is Currently Processing Applications:

Processing Impacts - What You Should Know:

Examination

Received October 22, 2009

Submitting your application more than once (by mail or fax) extends processing time and delays exam scheduling.

Combo Sales/Broker

Received October 21, 2009

Submitting your application more than once (by mail or fax) extends processing time and delays exam scheduling.

Original Broker/Salesperson License

Received October 26, 2009

Fingerprint information
must be received and reviewed before a license can be issued.

Conditional Salesperson License
Course Review

Received October 20, 2009

Early submittal of courses is highly recommended.

Original Corporation/Designated Officer License

Received September 28, 2009

Broker/Corporation
License Changes

Received October 01, 2009

Salesperson License Changes

Received October 28, 2009

Use eLicensing
for faster processing.

Renewals*

Received October 28, 2009

Use eLicensing
for faster processing.

Late Renewals

Received October 28, 2009

Use eLicensing
for faster processing.

Certified Histories for Out-of-State Licensure

Received September 24, 2009

 


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Licensees can submit renewal applications up to 90 days before the license expiration date, but renewals are processed in expiration date order.
  • Use the DRE Online Services to expedite the processing of your application.
  • Submit your application and fee ONCE ONLY via mail or fax, not both. Submitting multiple applications will delay processing of your application and exam scheduling.  NOTE:  Only examination applications are accepted via fax.
     
  • Faxing an application only saves mail delivery time. The processing of all applications is based upon received date order. We cannot acknowledge receipt of a faxed application. If possible, adjust the settings on your fax machine to assure complete delivery.
  • Provide complete, accurate and detailed information regarding past and present disciplinary actions, criminal charges and convictions in your application. Fingerprint reports from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation must be received and reviewed by the DRE with respect to each original license application. Please note, the fingerprint process is not within the DRE's control. In some cases, applications may be delayed due to the fingerprint process and/or the fingerprint results. See Help Avoid DENIAL of Your License Application for further information.
     
  • To find out if your application is being processed, check your bank statement or credit card statement to see if your fee has been cashed/charged. It will be helpful for you to know the date your fee was cashed/charged, should you need to contact us.

Additional suggestions are provided in Do's and Don'ts for Exam Applicants and Help Avoid DENIAL of Your License Application.