Your Massachusetts Real Estate License

Quick Links & FAQs

The following Quick Links and answers to Frequently Asked Questions are provided for the convenience of our members. It is not complete or total information for Real Estate Licensing or Regulation.

We're not affiliated with the Board of Registration (the Licensing Board). For further information, current licensing fees or other licensing questions, contact the Mass. Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons.

They can be reached at (617) 727-2373 or visit their website: www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/re

To check the status of a Mass. Real Estate License do a License Search

For information on pre-licensing courses click here

Change of Address or Name

If you've moved, the Board of Registration should be notified. You can notify them online or use the form below to notify them by mail. The form can also be used for a name change or duplicate license.

Don't forget to notify us also. Email us if you move or change firms.

Change of Address Form

Broker Bond

Mass. Licensing Law requires a Broker to have a $5,000 Bond.

You can get one from an approved insurance or bond company. The list of approved companies from the Board of Reg. is available on the link below. You can call your insurance agent and ask if they sell them. The Bonds are usually good for 5 years.

Make sure the bond is completed on an approved bond form. Click on the link below for a Bond form from the Board of Reg.

Make a copy of the completed Bond for yourself. Mail the original to the Board of Reg., they won't accept copies.

Broker Bond Form

Bond Companies

License Renewal Continuing Education

Since January 1, 1999, Massachusetts Real Estate Brokers & Salespeople are required to complete 12 hours of continuing education every two years for Real Estate License renewal. Click on the link above for more information.

Inactive Status

You may choose not to complete the continuing education and be renewed as inactive.

You may take referral fees on an inactive license, but may not practice Real Estate in Massachusetts. Salespeople may not obtain the one year experience toward a broker license while inactive.

The license renewal fee is the same for either active or inactive status. To acquire the Inactive Status your completed renewal form and fee must be submitted to the Board of Registration or your license will expire. By paying the renewal fee and staying inactive, you avoid paying any late penalties.

The Board of Registration will then provide you with an inactive notice & re-activation form.

To re-activate an inactive license, simply complete the Continuing Education requirement and submit your re-activation form.

To Acquire a Real Estate License in Rhode Island

Massachusetts has a real estate licensing reciprocal agreement with the state of Rhode Island. The exam for licensing in Rhode Island is waived to individuals with an active Mass. real estate license in good standing, but you must submit the required forms, pay the required fees and acquire a Rhode Island license.

A letter of Certification will be required from the Mass. Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons.

Salespersons applying for a Rhode Island license must be associated with a licensed broker with an active Rhode Island Real Estate License in good standing.

You’ll be required to carry and maintain individual Errors & Omissions Insurance (company E & O will not be accepted). The Mass. Broker Bond does not meet the requirements and will not be accepted in place of E & O insurance. A certificate of insurance from your insurance company will have to be submitted.

Contact the State of Rhode Island, Department of Business Regulation, Division of Commercial Licensing and Regulation, Real Estate.

The application, forms, instructions and further information is available on their website.

For more information on Mass. Real Estate Licensing, Continuing Education, or the current Licensing fees, visit the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons website or contact them at 617-727-2373.

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