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Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
The Details
What you need
Any licensed Massachusetts attorney in good standing is eligible to apply for an aAttorney-bBroker license. Applicants do not have to take the real estate broker license exam, in accordance with G.L. c. 112, §§ 87PP - 87DDD. To complete an application, you will need the following:
- A certified letter of Good Standing issued by from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC).
- A Surety Bond of $5,000 in your name. You must have this Bond before you submit the application.
- A completed and signed Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Form. This form must also be notarized. A recent, color photograph of you that complies with these guidelines.
You might also need these documents:
- An official letter or certificate of standing for each professional license you hold. The letter or certificate must be dated 90 days before the date you submit your application.
- A document that explains all past and present disciplinary actions against you related to your professional licenses, and copies of any official records of the disciplinary action.
- A document explaining all prior felony or misdemeanor convictions against you. You will also need copies of certified court records related to the conviction.
Fees
The application fee and the license fee are both charged when you submit your application. The fee is adjusted based on your date of birth. At the end of your application, you’ll be asked to provide payment information. You can pay by providing bank account information or using a credit/debit card. There is also a convenience fee for certain online payment transactions.
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney-Broker fee | $142 | per person |
How to apply
- Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE portal.
- You will be asked to submit all required documents via the eLIPSE platform and will be notified of any required next steps.
- Payment will also be made via the eLIPSE platform.
- For instructions on managing your licenses and permits, view the DOL eLIPSE How-to-Guides page.
You may call our Welcome Center at 617-701-8895 any time between 9:00am- 5:00pm and our welcome center staff will guide you through the process.
You may visit our welcome center at One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston MA 02110 any time between 9:00am- 5:00pm and our welcome center staff will guide you through the process via our agency kiosks or your personal laptop/mobile device.
To apply by mail or email please reach out to the Board for next steps via the email or phone number below.
Next steps
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Application review and processing time
It takes a minimum of 10 business days to review and approve a real estate attorney-broker application. Only completed applications are reviewed. If you do not submit all required documents, your application will not be accepted.
Application Approval
After your application is approved, you will be issued a license. The license number should appear on your account immediately. Your license information will then be added to DOL's public database within 24-48 hours. A license card will be mailed to the address provided on your application.
Contact
Address
One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston , MA 02110-2012