Apply In Person

1. To Renew a Real Estate License, the applicant has to approach the Canadian Real Estate Association link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Ensure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. In most provinces, the applicant will be required to pass a licensing examination administered by the regulatory body. The exam typically assesses your knowledge of real estate practices, laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. Some regulatory authorities may have additional requirements for license renewal, such as undergoing a criminal background check, providing proof of errors and omissions insurance, or completing specific assessments or examinations.
12. Verify if there are any additional requirements and fulfill them accordingly.
13. If everything is in order, your Real Estate License will be renewed, and you will receive confirmation of the renewal.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, driving license, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Current license
• Proof of experience
• Professional references
• Application fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

Canadian Real Estate Association
200 Catherine Street, 6th Floor
Ottawa, ON K2P 2K9
Phone - 613-237-7111
Fax - 1-800-842-2732
Email - info@crea.ca
Contact link

• Any Real Estate License holder who intends to Renew their Real Estate License is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

• The validity period for a real estate license in Canada is two years.

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Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 15 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Nationality
• Resident Status
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Training details
• Educational Qualifications
• Date
• Signature

• Renewing a Real Estate License in Canada refers to extending the validity of an existing license that allows individuals to practice real estate activities. Real estate licenses are issued by the real estate regulatory authority in each province or territory in Canada.

• Having a real estate license signifies that an individual has met the specific educational and licensing requirements set by the regulatory body or organization overseeing real estate licensing in the respective province or territory.
• The license ensures that the individual has the necessary knowledge, skills, and qualifications to provide professional real estate services within the legal framework established by the jurisdiction.

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.

e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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• These regulatory bodies set the standards and requirements for obtaining a real estate license, enforce ethical and professional conduct, and administer disciplinary actions when necessary.