Requesting verification documents for real estate licenses

Learn how real estate brokers and salespersons in Massachusetts can receive a license verification or certified license history.

Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons

The Details   of Requesting verification documents for real estate licenses

What you need   for Requesting verification documents for real estate licenses

The board offers certified license verification documents to current and former licensed brokers and salespersons in Massachusetts. The certified verification document provides the following public information on each licensee:

  • Name
  • License type
  • License number
  • Date the license was issued
  • License status
  • Date the license expires
  • Any relevant disciplinary action information

 
The board will provide only this public information to requestors. The same information is also available for free through the Division of Occupational Licensure’s public Check a License database. 
 
Please note that the board does not complete licensing verification forms from licensing authorities in other states or jurisdictions. 

Fees   for Requesting verification documents for real estate licenses

The fee can be paid online at the end of the request submission process. You can pay by credit card, debit card, or bank account. Please note that a convenience fee may be charged for all online credit card transactions. There is no fee for online payment by check.

Name Fee Unit
Processing Fee $15 each

How to request   Requesting verification documents for real estate licenses

First, log in to ePLACE or create an ePLACE account. View detailed instructions

After logging in:

  • Select "Manage Licenses, Permits, and Certificates"
  • Select "File an Online Application"
  • Read and accept terms and select "Continue"
  • Select "Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons”
  • Select “License Request for Verification/Certification”
  • Select “Continue”
  • Complete each application area and select "Continue" to move to the next section or "Save and resume later" to complete at another time
  • When you reach the "Review" page, check your details and either click “Continue” if the information is correct, or “Edit” if you need to make changes
  • Pay the required fee

  • Submit your application

You can choose whether you would like a hard copy of the verification document mailed to your address or a digital copy sent via email. You can also have documentation sent to a licensing authority in another state or jurisdiction.

Call the ePLACE Help Desk Team at (844)-733-7522 Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for help using the portal. 
 

Next steps   for Requesting verification documents for real estate licenses

Receiving your verification

Once verification has been completed and approved, the status of your request will change to “closed.” Please allow at least 2 weeks for processing.

Contact   for Requesting verification documents for real estate licenses

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