Update your license: Real estate firms and branches

Manage your license online

• Update your name and contact information
• Replace the designated broker
• Replace the branch manager

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.

Log in or sign up to update your information or print a duplicate license.

• If you updated your primary address and you want a license showing the new address, you can print your own license.

Update your firm name (mail only)

1. Check to see if the name you want is available before submitting your name change application:
   • Get firm name approval from Real Estate Regulatory by sending a brief cover letter with your name, contact information, desired firm name, and any doing business as (DBA) names by email to reregulatory@dol.wa.gov. You'll receive notification within a minimum of 5-7 business days.
   • If we approve it, call the Secretary of State at 360.725.0377.
2. Complete a Real Estate Change of Firm Name or Add/Change DBA Name form.
3. Send the completed form and any required documents to:

   Real Estate Licensing
   Department of Licensing
   P.O. Box 9021
   Olympia, WA 98507-9021

Questions? Need help?

• Email us: realestate@dol.wa.gov
• Call us: 360.664.6488 or 360.664.6500