You may apply and pay for your real estate salesperson examination and license at the same time by submitting the following:

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Completed Salesperson Exam/License Application (RE 435).

• The form is available on the CalBRE Web site

• Be sure to read all instructions and information before completing the application

• Your Social Security number must be included

• No changes of any kind will be made to an application once it has been received by the CalBRE

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The Applicable Fee.

• Refer to Exam and Licensing Fees (RE 206) available on the CalBRE Web site for current licensing and exam fees

• Fees are subject to change

• Acceptable methods of payment include checks or money orders made payable to the Bureau of Real Estate, or credit cards (Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover)

• See Credit Card payment (RE 909) available on the CalBRE Web site

• Do not send cash

• All fees are nonrefundable per Business and Professions Code section 10207

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Evidence of completion of three college-level courses as listed in Minimum Requirements. Section I (B).

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If you are a first-time applicant, you must submit a completed State Public Benefits Statement (RE 205).

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Fingerprints.

• Have your fingerprints taken by a qualified Live Scan service provider and submit a completed Live Scan Request (RE 237)

• If you reside outside of California, you may instead submit a set of fingerprints in ink on an FBI Applicant Fingerprint Card (FD-258 Rev. 5/99)

• See Section VIII Fingerprint Requirement

• Fingerprint processing fees are not refundable under any circumstances, including failing to pass the licensing exam. 

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Proof of Legal Presence.

• Documentation indicating that you are legally present in the United States such as a birth certificate, passport, resident alien card, etc., must be submitted with a completed State Public Benefits Statement (RE 205)

• Legible photocopies are acceptable

• See Section XIV (B)

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If you reside outside of California.

• You must also submit a completed and notarized irrevocable Consent to Service of Process (RE 234)

• See Section X Out-of-State Applicants

• After CalBRE receives your application and fee, you will have two years to complete any missing requirements

• If a significant period of time elapses between the time the examination/license application is filed and the date you pass your exam, the CalBRE will require a written update of pertinent information before the license can be issue

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