Assumed names: Real estate firms
Who needs a license?
If your firm uses assumed names, you must have an assumed name license for each location in addition to your firm license.
Requirements
An assumed name for a real estate firm must:
- Be authorized by the designated broker
- Have the same Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number as the firm
- Be different than assumed names used by other licensed real estate firms
- Not imply the firm is a public agency or a government, nonprofit, or research organization
How to apply for a license
- Check to see if the name you want is available before submitting your application:
- Obtain assumed name approval from Real Estate Regulatory. The request must be submitted by the person who is endorsed as the Designated Broker of the firm. Send a brief cover letter with your name, contact information and desired assumed name by fax to 360.570.4982 or email to reregulatory@dol.wa.gov. You will receive notification within a minimum of 5-7 business days.
- Apply online
- You may also submit the Real Estate Firm Assumed Name Application.
- Mail your completed application with a check or money order for $304 (payable to the Department of Licensing):
Real Estate Licensing
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3856
Seattle, WA 98124-3856 - Don't use FedEx or UPS (they won't deliver to PO boxes).
- Mail your completed application with a check or money order for $304 (payable to the Department of Licensing):
How to renew
Assumed name licenses expire and are renewed with your firm license.
