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Washington continuing education links:
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Washington Continuing Education FAQs
Have questions about your Washington real estate license renewal & continuing education? Check Rockwell’s list of frequently asked questions (FAQ):
Question: When do I have to renew my license?
Answer: Your initial real estate license expires on your second birthday following issuance of the license, at which time you must apply for renewal and pay a renewal fee. Thereafter, the license must be renewed every two years on or before your birthday. If the renewal application is late, you must pay a late fee.
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Question: When do corporation and partnership licenses have to be renewed?
Answer: Licenses issued to corporations and partnerships must be renewed every two years. The renewal date is the calendar date on which the license was issued. A single renewal fee covers the firm and the designated broker.
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Question: What are the requirements for license renewal?
Answer:
- First renewal: Prior to your first license renewal you are required to take a 30-hour real estate practices course. You must also take an additional 30-hour elective course and a 3-hour Core Curriculum course.
- Subsequent renewals: Prior to every subsequent renewal—which occurs every two years on your birthday—you must submit proof that you have successfully completed a total of 30 hours in real estate courses approved by the Department of Licensing. These hours can be from a single 30-hour course or an accumulation of hours from several different courses. You must also complete the three hours of Core Curriculum.
- You can only use a course to fulfill the renewal requirement if you began the course: (1) after issuance of your initial license; and (2)
within 36 months of your renewal date.
- If you have taken more than 30 hours during a renewal period, up to fifteen hours of any excess can be carried forward to the next two-year renewal period.
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Question: Am I required to take 30 hours while my license is on inactive status?
Answer: No. However, if your license is inactive for more than three consecutive years you will be required to complete a 30-hour course before being allowed to activate the license.
NOTE: This license activation course is an elective, but it must be a 30-hour course, not an accumulation of shorter courses.
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Question: How long can my license remain inactive?
Answer: Indefinitely, as long as you continue to pay your required renewal fees.
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Question: My license was supposed to be renewed ten months ago but I didn't do it. Is it too late to renew the license?
Answer: No. You can renew by simply paying the renewal and late fees up to twelve months after expiration. After twelve months the license is canceled.
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Question: My license wasn't renewed within twelve months of expiration. Does this mean I have to take the license exam again?
Answer: Not necessarily. A license can be reinstated within two years after cancellation if you do all of the following:
- Successfully complete 60 hours of approved real estate courses (including a 30-hour real estate law course) within one year before applying for reinstatement;
- pay all back renewal fees, plus penalties; and
- pay a reinstatement penalty.
Alternatively, you could just take the state examination again. Unless more than five years have elapsed since you took your real estate fundamentals course—in which case you would have to complete it again to be eligible for the exam—it might be easier and more cost-effective to take our exam review course (the Cram course) and sit for the examination.
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Question: What do I send the Department of Licensing in order to renew my license?
Answer: A completed verification form and your renewal fee. Below is a sample verification form. You can get a course verification form from your broker.
Click here for a PDF version of this form (from the Department of Licensing website) that you can print out.
The Department of Licensing can also help you through the renewal process on their website.
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Question: How much is the fee for my license renewal?
Answer: Salesperson - $146.25, Broker - $210
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