Have you renewed your license? If not, do you know how to renew your license?
When do I renew?
The annual period for renewal of your real estate license began at midnight on May 15 and continues until 11:59 pm on June 30.
How do I renew?
How much is the renewal fee?
The renewal fee is $45.00. You may pay by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or PayPal.
Will I get a receipt?
Yes. A printable confirmation of renewal will appear on your screen when the process is complete.
Will the Commission mail me a new pocket card?
No. A link to download your new digital pocket card will appear on your screen when the process is complete. You may print a copy of the pocket card if you prefer to have a paper copy.
I haven’t completed CE, yet. Can I still renew?
Yes. Be sure to renew your license by June 30, even if you do not complete your continuing education by June 10. If you don’t renew, your license will expire.
Can I pay my renewal fee by check?
No. Per Commission Rule 58A .0503, you must renew online.
Can I call the Commission office and pay by phone?
No. Per Commission Rule 58A .0503, you must renew online.
Can I go to the Commission office and pay in person?
If you come to the Commission office, you may renew and pay online, using a computer in our lobby. No cash or checks will be accepted, even in person.
What will happen if I don’t renew by June 30?
If you do not renew your license online by 11:59 pm on June 30, your license will expire. To reinstate an expired license, you must pay a $90 fee between July 1 and December 31. Failure to reinstate the former license by December 31 will result in your having to submit a new application, including application fee and criminal background report. You will also be required to take additional education and/or pass the state license examination. https://www.ncrec.gov/Licensing/Reinstatement
NOTE: If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and your license expires or changes to inactive status on July 1, you will automatically lose BIC Eligible status and, in turn, BIC designation (if applicable). If that happens, and you wish to regain BIC Eligible status, you must (1) return the license to active status; (2) meet the experience requirements for BIC designation; (3) take the 12-hour Broker-in-Charge Course before re-designation if it has not been completed within the previous 12 months; and (4) complete and submit the Request for BIC Eligible Status and/or Designation form (REC 2.25). Do NOT take the 12- hour BIC Course before your license is on active status! Refer to Rule 58A. 0110 for detailed instructions regarding regaining BIC Eligible status and BIC designation.
NOTE: If a BICs license expires or goes inactive, all affiliated brokers will lose their affiliation with the brokerage. Although affiliated full brokers will remain on active status at their home address, provisional brokers will be marked inactive. Once a BIC has completed the requirements for an active license, regained BIC Eligible status, and designated themselves as BIC of the brokerage, they must re-affiliate all brokers again with the brokerage using Form 2.08, License Activation and Affiliation.
Questions about the renewal process?
If you have questions about the renewal process, please watch the Commission’s Renewal Video which is posted in the Video Library or email us at LS@ncrec.gov.
Reminder:The article, “Renewing Your Real Estate License is a SERIOUS Matter” was published in the May eBulletin to remind brokers to renew their license and the firm’s license if they are the QB.
When can I renew my license?
The annual period for renewal of your real estate license will begin at midnight on May 15 and end at 11:59 pm on June 30.
What will happen if I don’t renew by June 30?
If you do not renew your license online by 11:59 pm on June 30, your license will expire. To reinstate an expired license, you must pay a $90 fee between July 1 and December 31. Failure to reinstate the former license by December 31 will result in your having to submit a new application, including application fee and criminal background report. You will also be required to take additional education and/or pass the state license examination. https://www.ncrec.gov/Licensing/Reinstatement
NOTE: If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and your license expires or changes to inactive status on July 1, you will automatically lose BIC Eligible status and, in turn, BIC designation (if applicable). If that happens, and you wish to regain BIC Eligible status, you must (1) return the license to active status; (2) meet the experience requirements for BIC designation; (3) take the 12-hour Broker-in-Charge Course before re-designation; and (4) complete and submit the Request for BIC Eligible Status and/or Designation form (REC 2.25). Rule 58A .0110 for detailed instructions regarding regaining BIC Eligible status and BIC designation.
Will you send me a reminder to renew?
We will send several email reminders to your email address of record. We will not send a paper reminder. Log into your record here to make sure your email address is up-to-date.
Questions about the renewal process? For more information, review the Commission’s Renewal Video and/or contact the Education and Licensing Division at LS@ncrec.gov or 919.875.3700.
To maintain a current license, brokers must renew their license annually between May 15 and June 30. The license of a broker who fails to renew during that period will expire on June 30, and that broker must cease all brokerage activities immediately.
What steps must a broker take to reinstate an expired license? That answer depends on how long the license has been expired.
To reinstate a license expired for less than 6 months:
NOTE: To regain active status, a License Activation / Affiliation form (REC 2.08) also must be submitted.
To reinstate a license expired for 6 months but no more than 2 years:
-OR-
NOTE: To regain active status, a License Activation / Affiliation form (REC 2.08) also must be submitted.
To reinstate a license expired for more than 2 years:
NOTE: You will be licensed as a provisional broker and be subject to the 90-hour Postlicensing education program. To gain active status, a License Activation / Affiliation form (REC 2.08) also must be submitted.
For more information, review Commission Rule 58A .0505 or visit the “Reinstate your License” page on the Commission’s website. You may also contact the Commission’s Education & Licensing Division at LS@ncrec.gov or 919-875-3700.
This article from the May eBulletin is republished here to remind brokers to renew their license.
Be sure to renew your license between May 15 and June 30, even if you haven’t completed CE. If you do not renew by June 30, your license will expire.
Following are the most frequently-asked questions regarding license renewal. The answers to all of these questions, as well as step-by-step renewal instructions, are also provided in the Commission’s Renewal Video, which is posted in the Video Library.
When do I renew?
The annual period for renewal of your real estate license began at midnight on May 15 and continues until 11:59 pm on June 30.
How do I renew?
How much is the renewal fee?
The renewal fee is $45.00. You may pay by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or PayPal.
Will I get a receipt?
Yes. A printable confirmation of renewal will appear on your screen when the process is complete.
Will the Commission mail me a new pocket card?
No. A link to download your new digital pocket card will appear on your screen when the process is complete. You may print a copy of the pocket card if you prefer to have a paper copy.
I haven’t completed CE, yet. Can I still renew?
Yes. Be sure to renew your license by June 30, even if you do not complete your continuing education by June 10. If you don’t renew, your license will expire.
Can I pay my renewal fee by check?
No. Per Commission Rule 58A .0503, you must renew online.
Can I call the Commission office and pay by phone?
No. Per Commission Rule 58A .0503, you must renew online.
Can I go to the Commission office and pay in person?
If you come to the Commission office, you may renew and pay online, using a computer in our lobby. No cash or checks will be accepted, even in person.
What will happen if I don’t renew by June 30?
If you do not renew your license online by 11:59 pm on June 30, your license will expire. To reinstate an expired license, you must pay a $90 fee between July 1 and December 31. Failure to reinstate the former license by December 31 will result in your having to submit a new application, including application fee and criminal background report. You will also be required to take additional education and/or pass the state license examination. https://www.ncrec.gov/Licensing/Reinstatement
NOTE: If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and your license expires or changes to inactive status on July 1, you will automatically lose BIC Eligible status and, in turn, BIC designation (if applicable). If that happens, and you wish to regain BIC Eligible status, you must (1) return the license to active status; (2) meet the experience requirements for BIC designation; (3) take the 12-hour Broker-in-Charge Course before re-designation; and (4) complete and submit the Request for BIC Eligible Status and/or Designation form (REC 2.25). Do NOT take the 12- hour BIC Course before your license is on active status! Refer to Rule 58A. 0110 for detailed instructions regarding regaining BIC Eligible status and BIC designation.
Questions about the renewal process?
Email us at LS@ncrec.gov or call us at 919.875.3700.
Be sure to renew your license between May 15 and June 30, even if you haven’t completed CE. If you do not renew by June 30, your license will expire.
Following are the most frequently-asked questions regarding license renewal. The answers to all of these questions, as well as step-by-step renewal instructions, are also provided in the Commission’s Renewal Video, which is posted in the Video Library.
When do I renew?
The annual period for renewal of your real estate license begins at midnight on May 15 and continues until 11:59 pm on June 30.
How do I renew?
How much is the renewal fee?
The renewal fee is $45.00. You may pay by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or PayPal.
Will I get a receipt?
Yes. A printable confirmation of renewal will appear on your screen when the process is complete.
Will the Commission mail me a new pocket card?
No. A link to download your new digital pocket card will appear on your screen when the process is complete. You may print a copy of the pocket card if you prefer to have a paper copy.
I haven’t completed CE, yet. Can I still renew?
Yes. Be sure to renew your license by June 30, even if you do not complete your continuing education by June 10. If you don’t renew, your license will expire.
Can I pay my renewal fee by check?
No. Per Commission Rule 58A .0503, you must renew online.
Can I call the Commission office and pay by phone?
No. Per Commission Rule 58A .0503, you must renew online.
Can I go to the Commission office and pay in person?
If you come to the Commission office, you may renew and pay online, using a computer in our lobby. No cash or checks will be accepted, even in person.
What will happen if I don’t renew by June 30?
If you do not renew your license online by 11:59 pm on June 30, your license will expire. To reinstate an expired license, you must pay a $90 fee between July 1 and December 31. Failure to reinstate the former license by December 31 will result in your having to submit a new application, including application fee and criminal background report. You will also be required to take additional education and/or pass the state license examination. https://www.ncrec.gov/Licensing/Reinstatement
NOTE: If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and your license expires or changes to inactive status on July 1, you will automatically lose BIC Eligible status and, in turn, BIC designation (if applicable). If that happens, and you wish to regain BIC Eligible status, you must (1) return the license to active status; (2) meet the experience requirements for BIC designation; (3) take the 12-hour Broker-in-Charge Course before re-designation; and (4) complete and submit the Request for BIC Eligible Status and/or Designation form (REC 2.25). Do NOT take the 12- hour BIC Course before your license is on active status! Refer to Rule 58A. 0110 for detailed instructions regarding regaining BIC Eligible status and BIC designation.
Questions about the renewal process?
Email us at LS@ncrec.gov or call us at 919.875.3700.
To maintain a current license, brokers must renew their license annually between May 15 and June 30. The license of a broker who fails to renew during that period will expire on June 30, and that broker must cease all brokerage activities immediately.
What steps must a broker take to reinstate an expired license? That answer depends on how long the license has been expired.
To reinstate a license expired for less than 6 months:
NOTE: To regain active status, a License Activation / Affiliation form (REC 2.08) also must be submitted.
To reinstate a license expired for 6 months but no more than 2 years:
-OR-
NOTE: To regain active status, a License Activation / Affiliation form (REC 2.08) also must be submitted.
To reinstate a license expired for more than 2 years:
NOTE: You will be licensed as a provisional broker and be subject to the 90-hour Postlicensing education program. To gain active status, a License Activation / Affiliation form (REC 2.08) also must be submitted.
For more information, review Commission Rule 58A .0505 or visit the “Reinstate your License” page on the Commission’s website. You may also contact the Commission’s Education & Licensing Division at LS@ncrec.gov or 919-875-3700.
To maintain a current license, brokers must renew their license annually between May 15 and June 30. The license of a broker who fails to renew during that period will expire on June 30, and that broker must cease all brokerage activities immediately.
What steps must a broker take to reinstate an expired license? That answer depends on how long the license has been expired.
To reinstate a license expired for less than 6 months:
NOTE: To regain active status, a License Activation / Affiliation form (REC 2.08) also must be submitted.
To reinstate a license expired for 6 months but no more than 2 years:
-OR-
NOTE: To regain active status, a License Activation / Affiliation form (REC 2.08) also must be submitted.
To reinstate a license expired for more than 2 years:
NOTE: You will be licensed as a provisional broker and be subject to the 90-hour Postlicensing education program. To gain active status, a License Activation / Affiliation form (REC 2.08) also must be submitted.
For more information, review Commission Rule 58A .0505 or visit the “Reinstate your License” page on the Commission’s website. You may also contact the Commission’s Education & Licensing Division at LS@ncrec.gov or 919-875-3700.
Renew your license by June 30, even if you haven’t completed CE. If you don’t renew by 11:59pm on June 30, your license will expire.
How do I renew?
What if information in my license record needs to be updated?*
During renewal, be sure to verify that the information in your license record is current. You may update your basic contact information (e.g., email address, home address, and telephone number) during step #1 of the renewal process. However, in order to change other information, e.g., name change, firm affiliations, etc., you will need to submit a form to the Commission.
Question: What form do I submit if my name has changed?
Answer: If your name has changed, you must submit Form 1.22, Request BROKER Name Change And/Or Request To Replace BROKER License/Pocket Card.
Question: I am no longer affiliated with the firm listed in my license record. What form do I submit to terminate the affiliation?
Answer: To terminate your affiliation with a firm or sole proprietorship, submit Form 2.22, Request to Terminate Your Affiliation with a Firm or Sole Proprietorship.
Question: I recently affiliated with a new firm. What form do I submit to add the affiliation?
Answer: If you are a provisional broker, your BIC must submit Form 2.08, License Activation and Broker Affiliation. If you are a full broker, your BIC or you may submit Form 2.08.
Questions regarding the renewal process, license record changes, or forms? Contact the Education and Licensing Division at LS@ncrec.gov or 919.875.3700, x772.
*Per Commission Rule 58A .0103(b): Every broker shall notify the Commission in writing of each change of personal name, firm name, trade name, residence address, firm address, telephone number, and email address within 10 days of said change. A broker notifying the Commission of a change of legal name or firm name shall also provide evidence of a legal name change for either the individual or firm, such as a court order or name change amendment from the Secretary of State’s Office.
Be sure to renew your license, even if you haven’t completed CE. If you do not renew by June 30, your license will expire.
Following are the most frequently-asked questions regarding license renewal.
When do I renew?
The annual period for renewal of your real estate license begins at midnight on May 15 and continues until 11:59pm on June 30.
How do I renew?
How much is the renewal fee?
The renewal fee is $45.00. You may pay by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or PayPal.
Will I get a receipt?
Yes. A printable confirmation of renewal will appear on your screen when the process is complete.
Will the Commission mail me a new pocket card?
No. A link to download your new digital pocket card will appear on your screen when the process is complete. You may print a copy of the pocket card if you prefer to have a paper copy.
I haven’t completed CE, yet. Can I still renew?
Yes. Be sure to renew your license by June 30, even if you do not complete your continuing education by June 10. If you don’t renew, your license will expire.
Can I pay my renewal fee by check?
No. Per Commission Rule 58A .0503, you must renew online.
Can I call the Commission office and pay by phone?
No. Per Commission Rule 58A .0503, you must renew online.
Can I come into the Commission office and pay in person?
The Commission office is currently closed to the public due to the COVID-19 crisis. If you have questions about the renewal process, please feel free to email us at ls@ncrec.gov or call us at 919.875.3700.
What will happen if I don’t renew by June 30?
If you do not renew your license online by 11:59pm on June 30, your license will expire. To reinstate an expired license, you must pay a $90 fee between July 1 and December 31. Failure to reinstate the former license by December 31 will result in your having to submit a new application, including application fee and criminal background report. You will also be required to take additional education and/or pass the state license examination. Refer to the “Reinstate your License” page on the Commission’s website (www.ncrec.gov) for detailed information regarding the reinstatement process.
NOTE: If you hold BIC Eligible status and your license expires or changes to inactive status on July 1, you will automatically lose BIC Eligible status and, in turn, BIC designation (if applicable). If that happens, and you wish to regain BIC Eligible status, you must (1) return the license to active status; (2) meet the experience requirements for BIC designation; (3) take the 12-hour Broker-in-Charge Course before re-designation; and (4) complete and submit the Request for BIC Eligible Status and/or Designation form (REC 2.25). Do NOT take the 12- hour BIC Course before your license is on active status! Refer to Rule 58A. 0110 for detailed instructions regarding regaining BIC Eligible status and BIC designation.
To maintain a current license, brokers must renew their license annually between May 15 and June 30. The license of a broker who fails to renew during that period will expire on June 30, and that broker must cease all brokerage activities immediately.
What steps must a broker take to reinstate an expired license? That answer depends on how long the license has been expired.
To reinstate a license expired for less than 6 months:
NOTE: To regain active status, a License Activation / Affiliation form (REC 2.08) also must be submitted.
To reinstate a license expired for 6 months but no more than 2 years:
-OR-
NOTE: To regain active status, a License Activation / Affiliation form (REC 2.08) also must be submitted.
To reinstate a license expired for more than 2 years:
NOTE: You will be licensed as a provisional broker and be subject to the 90-hour Postlicensing education program. To gain active status, a License Activation / Affiliation form (REC 2.08) also must be submitted.
For more information, review Commission Rule 58A .0505 or visit the “Reinstate your License” page on the Commission’s website. You may also contact the Commission’s Education & Licensing Division at LS@ncrec.gov or 919-875-3700.