How to get your license: Real estate brokers
We have a new online service for managing professional and business licenses. These videos and guides can help you set up your account access. For help using the new service, please contact dolelicensingsupport@dol.wa.gov or 360.664.0200, option 7.
We expect a processing delay for mailed applications and renewals. Apply online for faster processing of your license. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.
We expect a processing delay for mailed applications and renewals. Apply online for faster processing of your license. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Who needs a license?
Anyone who acts on behalf of a real estate firm to perform real estate brokerage services under the supervision of a managing broker.
Requirements
To qualify you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Complete 90 hours of approved real estate education within 2 years before applying for the exam. This education must include:
- A 60-hour course in Real Estate Fundamentals.
- A 30-hour course in Real Estate Practices.
- The real estate education requirements will be waived for qualified applicants currently licensed in another state.
- Be ready to answer legal background questions and provide documents if needed.
For a list of approved real estate education, see the Real Estate Education Course Catalog.
Before you apply
- Take the broker's exam.
- Have a completed fingerprint and background check.
- Within Washington: Go to www.identogo.com to schedule an appointment through MorphoTrust.
- Outside Washington: Call Real Estate Regulatory at 360.664.6484.
- For more information visit Fingerprinting and background checks.
- If you are licensed in another state:
- Request the broker's exam by submitting a certified license history from the real estate licensing agency in the state where you're currently licensed to:
- After we've reviewed your license history, we'll let you know how to take the broker's exam.
- If you've had an active license in another state in the previous 6 months, you'll only need to take the Washington State part of the exam.
What you'll need
- A SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account to apply online.
- If you don't have one, you'll be able to create one before you start.
- For help visit How to set up account access.
How to apply
You can apply online.
- Create your SAW account to apply and pay your fees online.
Apply online
License expiration
Your broker's license will expire 2 years after it's issued.
For veterans, military personnel, and partners
Your military experience or training might help you meet licensing requirements. You may also be able to get a temporary license if you're moving here with a current license from another state. For more information visit military assistance.
If you're a U.S. veteran, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement of your fees. For more information, visit Get paid back for test fees.
Questions? Need help?
- Email us: RealEstate@dol.wa.gov
- Call us: 360.664.6500
