Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance - Real Estate Commission

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Email: TREC.info@tn.gov

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance - Real Estate Commission in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Tennessee Real Estate Affiliate Broker License

Agency:Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance - Real Estate Commission
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Agency Fee:

$91

Notes:

License applications are provided after passing the exam.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Biennially

Tennessee Real Estate Broker License

Agency:Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance - Real Estate Commission
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Agency Fee:

$91

Notes:

License applications are provided after passing the exam.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Biennially

A Real Estate Firm is required to be licensed by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission, have a principal broker and maintain a fixed location and adequate facilities for affiliated licensees, located to conform with zoning laws and ordinances.

Tennessee Real Estate Firm License

Agency:Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance - Real Estate Commission
Eligible Entity Types:
  • Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Limited Partnerships
  • Limited Liability Partnerships
  • General Partnerships
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Ownership Requirements:
  • Corporations and limited liability companies must submit a copy of the firm's Corporate Charter or Article of Organization
Financial Requirements:
  • An escrow account must be opened in the firm's name. 
  • Firms are required to keep records of all real estate transactions for a period of three years. These files must contain, at a minimum, the following: listings, offers, contracts, closing statements, agency agreements, agency disclosure documents, property disclosure forms, correspondence, and notes with any other relevant information. 
Insurance Requirements:

All individual licensees must carry errors and omissions insurance. Premium schedule and alternative insurance information are provided here.  

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set
Requirement Notes:

 All changes of name or address require a new application and fee. You are required to give notice of change of any principal broker within 10 days of his release or transfer. Branch offices must each hold a separate firm (Brokers) license and have a full-time Principal Broker assigned to supervise all Affiliate Brokers. 

Initial Registration

Form:

Real Estate Firm License Application 

Instructions:

To open a new firm or firm reapplication you must:

  1. Submit the completed application and have it notarized
  2. Obtain and submit a current zoning letter from your local planning commissionf or the new firm;s business address
  3. Submit a completed TREC Form1 (items1-7) to transfer the principal broker into the new firm. The transfer fee is $25. If the broker is not already a principal broker, the broker must submit their current wall license and a $25 upgrade fee
  4. If a corporation or a limited liability company, submit a copy of the firm's corporate charter or article of organization 
  5. All individual licensees must carry errors and omission insurance. Premium schedule and alternative insurance information are provided at https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec/rules-and-laws.html
  6. Open an escrow account in the firm's name and provide the information asked for on the application 

To change the name of an existing firm:

  1. Submit a completed firm application and have it notarized
  2. Return the current firm's license so that a new license can be issued in the new firm name 
  3. Submit a completed TREC Form 2 (items 1-4). The fee is $25
  4. Escrow account information must be submitted with the application to the office each time application is made, even if it was submitted with the original application 
  5. If a corporation or a limited liability company, submit a copy of the letter of good standing from the SoS

To change the address of an existing firm:

  1. Submit a completed TREC2 form (items 1-4). The fee is $50 
  2. Obtain and submit a current zoning letter from your local planning commission for the new firm's business address

 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Required Attachments:
  • Application must be notarized
  • Zoning letter from the proper County or Municipal Authority must be attached. If not required, a letter from the County or Municipal Government is to be attached stating not required.
  • Submit a completed trec form1 (items 1-7) to transfer the principal broker into the new firm, transfer fee is $25. If the broker is not already a Principal broker, the broker must submit their current wall license and a $25 upgrade fee to principal broker.
  • Submit a completed notarized application with fee
  • Obtain and submit a current zoning letter from proper governmental authorities; if local jurisdiction does not have zoning regulations, submit a letter from local county or city mayor that jurisdiction does not have zoning regulation
  • Submit appropriate TREC 1 paperwork and fees for licensed Tennessee broker to become principal broker or for an existing principal broker to transfer into the firm
  • If a corporation or limited liability company, submit a current copy of the firm’s certification (or Letter of Good Standing) from Tennessee Secretary of State, along with any DBA name
  • If Non Resident firm, complete, sign and have notarized Consent to Jurisdiction and Consent to Suits

Registration Renewal

Form:

Online

Agency Fee:

$80

Due:

Biennially

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