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.