Renew a real estate license

Learn how to renew a real estate broker, business, salesperson, or school license in Massachusetts.

Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons

The Details   of Renew a real estate license

What you need   for Renew a real estate license

Licenses are available for renewal 90 days before their expiration date. 

To renew a real estate or salesperson license, you need to complete 12 hours of continuing education. View Licensed real estate schools in Massachusetts to find a school near you. 

During a renewal year, your license needs to be renewed on your birthday. 

Business and school licenses must be renewed every 2 years. 

You will need your Record ID and authorization code. Both can be found on the renewal form that was mailed to your address.

You’ll also need the last four digits of your Social Security number and your license serial number. 

You can use this app to find your authorization code if you have your license number, the last four digits of your Social Security or Federal Identification number, and license serial number.

Renewal Fees   for Renew a real estate license

Name Fee Unit
Salesperson $103 each
Brokers $142 each
Business Fee $221 each
School $264 each
School Branch $147 each

How to renew   Renew a real estate license

You must use the ePLACE Portal to renew a license online.   

Online instructions  

Create an ePLACE account (View detailed instructions for creating an account) or log in to ePLACE

If it's your first time logging in, you will have to link your existing license to the account: 

  • Select Home 
  • Select "Link your license, permit, or certificate" under "What would you like to do?"  
  • Select Link Your License/Permit/Certificate to Your Account" and select the circle next to "Link your license/permit/certificate to your portal account" 
  • Select the "Continue" button at the bottom of the page 
  • For agency, select DPL (Division of Professional Licensure)  
  • For Record Identification Code: enter your Record ID (Example:1234-PL-M1)  
  • For Authorization Code: enter your authorization code (Example: 1234567899)  
  • Select Continue 
  • Review your information and select Continue 

For returning visitors and those who have linked their licenses to their accounts:  

  • Select "Manage Licenses, Permits, and Certificates" 
  • In the right column next to your license, select the "Renew" link 
  • Enter your information and select Continue 

For help using this portal, call the ePLACE Help Desk Team at (844)-733-7522 weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Contact   for Renew a real estate license

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