California Department of Real Estate Hours and Holiday Closures
The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) is open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm daily with the exception of State Holidays.
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- Consumers
- Verify a License
Find a real estate agent or broker
- Consumer Guides & Publications
Helpful consumer related publications
- Filing a Complaint
The complaint process, DRE's jurisdiction, and how to file a complaint
- Homebuyers/Borrowers
Helpful information for home buyers and borrowers
- First Home California
Information and tips specifically for the first-time homebuyers
- Consumer Alerts
Review Real Estate Consumer Alerts
- Complaint Resolution Program
Request dispute resolution/assistance
- Consumer Recovery Account
View Information about the Consumer Recovery Account
- County Recorder Alerts
Be notified of recorded activity on your property
- Verify a License
- Licensees
- Verify a License
Find a real estate agent or broker
- Disciplinary Actions
View disciplinary actions taken against licensees and individuals for violations of the Real Estate Law
- eLicensing
Self-schedule / reschedule an examination date, print a license certificate, renew a license, change of address
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Current Processing Times
For Applications, Renewals, and License Changes
- Prepaid Rental Listing Services
Apply for PRLS License, Description of Business, Contract Approvals, List of Licensees
- Licensee Alerts and Advisories
Get urgent news and warnings, directly from DRE
- Real Estate Business Resources
Advisories, Alerts, Compliance Manuals, Reference Materials
- SAFE Act/MLO
Get an MLO license endorsement, fees, FAQs
- Cite & Fine
Procedures, notices, disclosures, fine payment
- Verify a License
- Examinees
- Advice for Examinees
Information every examinee needs to know before applying for the real estate exam
- Out-of-State Applicants
Guidance for Out-of-State Examinees and License Applicants
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Current Processing Times
For Applications, Renewals, and License Changes
- eLicensing
Self-schedule or reschedule your examination date, print a license certificate, renew a license, change of address
- How & Where Exams are Scheduled
Exam scheduling and availability criteria, locations, exam format by location
- Taking the Exam
Duration, Format, Method, Required Identification, Security, Exam Results, Re-Taking an exam
- Education Course Availability
Find statutory/pre-license course offerings & locations
- License Options for Military Members
DRE Assistance for Military Servicemembers & Their Families
- Advice for Examinees
- Developers
- Public Reports
What You Need to Know about Marketing your Subdivision in California: The Public Report Process
- New Subdivision Filing List
Monthly List of New Applications for Public Reports
- Time-shares
Guidance for Marketing or Selling Timeshare Interests in California
- Homeowners Associations
Operating Cost Manual for HOAs, budgets, FAQs, CID resources
- Master Geographic Letter Lists
List reflecting subdivider compliance with locally administered laws and ordinances
- Public Reports
