Arizona Real Estate License
Licensing requirements for Arizona brokerage firms.
A business entity offering real estate brokerage services to the public typically must register with the real estate commission before conducting business activity. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Arizona Real Estate Company Licenses
Arizona Entity / Employing Broker License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Entity / Employing Broker License Application or Professional Corporation (PC) or a Professional Limited Liability Corporation (PLLC) Application |
| Filing Method: | Scan completed LI-213, and required documents, and submit to the Department through their messaging platform. |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Notes: | Firms need to have their name approved before filing with the secretary of state. |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Biennially at the same time as the designated broker's license. |
Individual Licenses
Arizona Individual Real Estate Licenses
Arizona Real Estate Broker License
| Agency: | Arizona Department of Real Estate |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Agency Fee: | $125 license fee + $20 real estate recovery fund fee |
| Notes: | Candidates are issued the License Application by the testing company upon passing the state Broker’s license examination. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $120 for online filing or $250 for in-person or mailed filing |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
Arizona Real Estate Salesperson License
| Agency: | Arizona Department of Real Estate |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Agency Fee: | $50 license fee + $10 real estate recovery fund fee |
| Notes: | Candidates are issued the License Application by the testing company upon passing the Salesperson state license examination. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 for online filing or $125 for in-person or mailed filing |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
Learn about real estate licensing in other states:
Associate Broker - Associate brokers are qualified to work independently as a broker, but choose to work under the authority of a designated broker.
On-Site Manager - A broker or salesperson who oversees the operations of a branch office under the authority of the designated broker.
Qualifying Broker/Designated Broker - An experienced and licensed real estate broker responsible for management and operation of a real estate firm.
Real Estate - Land, buildings, and their permanent improvements and fixtures. Also called "real property" in contrast to personal property.
Real Estate Agent - This term refers generally to any licensed real estate professional.
Reciprocity - Reciprocity makes it easier for out-of-state real estate firms to gain approval to operate in a foreign state by streamlining some licensing requirements.
Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO)
Offers a license verification database accross 43 jurisdictions.
NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association Agencies
Aid education, research, and advocacy efforts in the real estate industry.
National Association of Realtors
Real estate trade organization that provides information and resources for development of the real estate industry.
Urban Land Institute
Research and education association concerned with responsible land use and creating sustainable communities.
