Branch managers

Requirements

You must have a Washington State managing broker’s license to qualify for a branch manager’s endorsement.

How to apply for an endorsement

1. Complete both a Real Estate Endorsement Application and a Real Estate Firm Application.
2. If the firm is changing people with controlling interest other than the designated broker, also complete a Real Estate Firm Controlling Interest.
3. Submit your completed application, any required supporting forms, and a check or money order for the fees (payable to the Department of Licensing):
   • By mail to:
     
     Real Estate Licensing
     Department of Licensing
     PO Box 3917
     Seattle, WA 98124-3917
   • In person at our Olympia office (2000 4th Ave W).

Endorsement expiration

Your branch manager’s endorsement is on your managing broker’s license. The endorsement will expire with your license 2 years after it’s issued.

How to renew

Your branch manager’s endorsement will be renewed automatically when you update your managing broker’s license. See How to renew your license: Managing brokers to learn how to renew.

How to change branch managers

To change the branch manager of a branch office of your firm:

1. Submit all of the following:
   • A completed Real Estate Branch Office Change of Branch Manager.
   • A completed Real Estate Endorsement Application.
   • The current license of the exiting branch manager.
2. Send the completed forms and license to:
   
   Real Estate Licensing
   Department of Licensing
   PO Box 9021
   Olympia, WA 98507-9021