Licensing

To obtain an Arizona real estate license based on your out-of-state license, you must submit a licensing application after you meet the following criteria:

• You must be an Arizona resident
• You must have been licensed as a salesperson or broker in the other state for at least one year
• Your out-of-state license must be in a current status in good standing
• You must pass the Arizona-specific licensing exam and apply within one year.

The day you pass your license exam, you should receive an email from "[email protected]" with the number you will use on the Licensee Login. If have passed your exam and you cannot find this email, please be sure to check your Spam or Junk folder.

No, this is a common misconception. You have one year to apply for the license upon passing the exam. Upon receiving the license, it will be in the eligible status and can remain in that status indefinitely as long as you keep up to date with your continuing education and pay the license renewal fee every other year.

Eligible:

• This status indicates that a licensee has met all continuing education (CE) requirements and is eligible to be hired by an employing broker.
• Essentially, it represents a license that is ready to be made "active" upon association with a broker.
• This is the status that previously was known as "inactive".

Inactive:

• This is a distinct status allowing a licensee to maintain their license for up to 15 years without being associated with a broker, provided they continue to renew their license.
• However, to return to "Eligible" or "Active" status, the licensee must bring their CE requirements up to date.
• This status means that the licensee is not currently required to perform CE, but will be required to get current before being able to be hired by a broker.

When logged into the Licensee Login, there is an option to "Add a PC/PLLC" if your license is active.

Only a PC or PLLC may be added to an individual license for commission purposes.

In the original or amended Articles filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission, ensure the following are met:
*Name of the PLLC is the legal name(s) of the licensee(s) (No fictitious names)
*Only the legal name(s) of the licensee(s) are listed as members, members or officers

You must disclose any criminal conviction, adverse judgment, or disciplinary action against a professional license to ADRE in writing within 10 business days. It is also required for any original license application. Your disclosure can be submitted in writing through the message center by providing your written statement and a Certified copy of any documents listed on the Disclosure Document Checklist

You may have a virtual office provided that you notify the Department of the use of any off-site or electronic record storage and have an address of record

When searching the Public Database to search for a real estate license, there is a large blue button that says "Download Certified License History" that will generate a PDF.

An individual with a felony or misdemeanor may apply as long as they are not on probation, parole, community service and all restitutions have been met and completed.
Note that the application will go through the review process to determine eligibility for licensure with the department.

A Fingerprint Clearance Card is required to obtain an original real estate salesperson or broker license. 

The Entity/Employing Broker License Application/Change Form details the specific items required for an incoming broker and outgoing broker.

Through the Licensee Login, after your CE requirements have been met, there is an option to "Renew My License" which will prompt you to answer a few questions and pay the renewal process. Once payment is made, your license is renewed.

Visit the Licensee Login

If you do not recall your license number you can search for it on the Public Database:
https://services.azre.gov/publicdatabase/SearchIndividuals.aspx