Dos and Don'ts for Examination Applicant

Dos and Don’ts for Examination Applicants

Do complete the application form correctly and fully using your legal name.

Any misrepresentations or missing items may result in a delay in being scheduled for examination or disqualification from the examination
If you have completed the required education courses submit transcripts with your application
The name listed on your transcripts should match your name listed on your examination application
If a name change has occurred, supporting documentation such as a marriage certificate or copy of your driver’s license must be submitted

Do submit your application once only.

Submitting duplicate applications by mail, fax, and/or eLicensing may result in extra fees and delays

Do use the eLicensing online system to inform the CalBRE of any change in your examination mailing address.

Changes may also be submitted in writing at the examination site; using the Salesperson Examination Change Application (RE 415A) or the Broker Examination Change Application (RE 415B).

Do check available examination dates.

Check the list of examination sites on the CalBRE Web site to find out when and where the CalBRE is scheduling examinations
Please keep in mind that a particular examination location may be filled by the time your application is processed

Do wait the amount of time indicated on the CalBRE Web site to receive notification of your examination date, time, and location.

If you have not received your notice within the application processing timeframes listed on the CalBRE Web site, please use eLicensing to check to see if an examination has been scheduled for you
If you have been scheduled but have misplaced or not received your Examination Schedule Notice (RE 401A), you can request a duplicate using eLicensing
If you haven’t been scheduled or received a deficiency notice within the published processing timeframe, call the CalBRE Examination Section at (877) 373-4542

Don’t send cash.

Don’t apply for examination if you are not prepared to take it.

Unless otherwise requested, you will be scheduled for the first available examination date on or after the date you indicated on your application

Don’t expect a refund or credit for any fees submitted.