Tennessee Real Estate License

Real Estate Firm License Application 

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

Mail 

$100

• 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

Online

$80

Biennially