License Renewal Reminders

Real estate licenses expire May 31 of every even-numbered year. The Commission will send licensees a postcard renewal two to three months prior to the expiration, to the most recent employer address that was reported to the Commission with instructions about renewal. An online renewal identification number will also be provided on the postcard. 

Licensees are encouraged to renew online. Based on the Bureau’s experience with other licensing boards, turn around time for online renewals, where all requirements are met (i.e. there has not been a criminal conviction, all questions have been answered, and 14 hours of continuing education has been transferred), is generally about five to seven days. Salespersons may complete their online renewal before their brokers; however, the Commission will not release the renewed salesperson licenses until the broker has renewed.

Licensees are required to complete 14 hours of continuing education before May 31, 2012 in order to renew licenses. These courses must have been taken after June 1, 2010.

There will be required courses for licensees who were licensed after December 1, 2009 through November 30, 2011. The remainder of licensees may take continuing education credits in any elective topics.

Licensees may take their continuing education through traditional (instructor-led) or distance education (instructor or independent) learning methods.

For more information, contact GHRI at (717) 364-3205.

Fees

The State Real Estate Commission is required under RELRA to generate enough revenue to meet or exceed projected expenditures.

• Biennial renewal for brokers, cemetery brokers, branch offices, rental listing referral agents, brokers of record and partners or offices for a partnership association or corporation - $126.

• Biennial renewal for cemetery companies, associate brokers, salespersons, cemetery associate brokers, cemetery salespersons or campground membership salespersons  - $96.

• Annual renewal of registration of promotional property - $116.
   
• Annual renewal of approval of real estate education providers - $375 and $15 for each satellite location, course or instructor.

Full Online License Renewal

The Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs recommends online renewal of licenses. The online renewal process makes renewing licenses faster, more effective and efficient.

Approximately 90 days prior to your license expiration, the Commission will notify you by mail that it is now time to renew your license online. This reminder will include instructions and your unique renewal code which will be required to complete your online renewal.

You may download, complete and submit your renewal application directly from our website. Licensees will still be permitted to mail their renewal application to our office for processing, however processing time could be lengthy depending on volume. If you do not have access to the Internet, you will be required to make a written request via mail or fax for an application after you receive the renewal notice. Due to anticipated high call volume during the renewal period, Commission staff will be unable to accommodate telephone requests for paper renewal applications.

Licensees can verify a license and renew their present licenses at https://www.mylicense.state.pa.us.

Reactivation of Escrowed License

If your license has been in escrow for a period of five years or longer, you must retake the salesperson/broker examination before your license can be reactivated.