Licensing

Whether you’re thinking of becoming licensed for the first time, or whether you’re an experienced professional looking for information on renewing, transferring, moving or reinstating a licence, you’ll find everything you need to know here.

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Becoming a Licensed Professional

Interested in joining the real estate industry? Find everything you need to know about becoming licensed, including required education, application steps, fees and more.
Becoming Licensed

Renewing your Licence

Real estate professionals must be licensed, and must apply to renew their licence every two years. Find out what you need to do to renew your licence.

Renewing your Licence

Managing Your Licence

Reinstating a Licence

Professionals who have left the real estate industry may be eligible to reinstate their licence within certain time limits. Find out whether you qualify.

Reinstate Licence

Transferring Brokerages

Moving to a new brokerage? Professionals can apply to transfer their licence between brokerages. Find out about processes and fees.

Transfer

Moving a Licence to BC

Professionals licensed in some other provinces or US states can apply for licensing in BC without the need for pre-licensing education.

MovE a LICENCE to BC

Broker Licensing

Considering upgrading your real estate licence to become a managing or associate broker? These advanced levels of licensing require additional education and experience

Get a Licence

Taking a Break

Have you been thinking about surrendering your licence?

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Personal Real Estate Corporation

Personal real estate corporations allow real estate professionals to access the business advantages of incorporation. Learn more about how to apply for licensing.

Get a Licence

Questions about Licensing