DRE Fee Increases in Effect July 1, 2024
SACRAMENTO – Effective July 1, 2024, many of the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) examinee, licensee, subdivider, and statutory/pre-license course provider fees are increasing. The fee adjustments will allow the Department to continue to provide the strongest consumer protection and better align fees with the cost of providing services.
The DRE proposed to the Legislature a series of fee increases in early 2024, and the proposal was approved and signed into law on June 29, 2024.
DRE is funded by fees charged for real estate exams and licenses, subdivision public reports, and various other services. The last statutory change to fees occurred in 1997.
By increasing fees, DRE aims to ensure a sustainable financial model that can effectively support its mission of consumer protection.
The Department safeguards consumers with monitoring and oversight measures, which includes licensure, education, ensuring adherence to the Real Estate Law through audits and investigations.
Find below the fee adjustments in effect on July 1, 2024. Please note, the fee adjustments apply to the below applications submitted to DRE on or after July 1, 2024.
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Examination Fees
Application Type |
Fee as of July 1, 2024 |
Salesperson Examination (Exam Only) | $100 |
Salesperson Re-Examination | $100 |
Salesperson First Rescheduled Exam | $40 |
Salesperson Subsequent Rescheduled Exam | $40 |
Broker Examination (Exam Only) | $150 |
Broker Re-Examination | $150 |
Broker First Rescheduled Exam | $45 |
Broker Subsequent Rescheduled Exam | $45 |
Licensing Fees
Application Type |
Fee as of July 1, 2024 |
Salesperson Original License | $350 |
Broker Original License (4-year license) | $450 |
Salesperson Exam & License (Combo) | $450 |
Broker Exam & License (Combo) | $600 |
Corporation license | $450 |
Additional Officer License | $450 |
Salesperson Renewal (On-Time) | $350 |
Salesperson Renewal (Late within 2 years after license exp. date) | $525 |
Broker Renewal (On-Time) | $450 |
Broker Renewal (Late within 2 years after license exp. date) | $675 |
Officer Renewal (On-Time) | $450 |
Officer Renewal (Late within 2 years after license exp. date) | $675 |
Prepaid Rental Listing Service Fees
Application Type |
Fee as of July 1, 2024 |
First Location | $175 |
Each Additional Location | $90 |
Education Fees
Application Type |
Fee as of July 1, 2024 |
Statutory / Pre-License Course | $500 |
Subdivision Fees
Application Type |
Fee as of July 1, 2024 |
Basic (Final Public Report) Standard Subdivision | $1500 |
Basic (Final Public Report) Common Interest Subdivision | $3000 |
Time-share Filings In-state | $2500 |
Time-share Filings Out-of-State | $2500 |
Out-of-State Land Promotion Registrations (Non- Timeshare) | $100 |
Preliminary Public Report Original Standard Subdivision | $500 |
Preliminary Public Report Common Interest Subdivision | $500 |
Preliminary Public Report Amended (both CID and Standard) | $500 |
Preliminary Public Report Renewal Standard Subdivision | $600 |
Preliminary Public Report Renewal Common Interest Subdivision | $600 |
Preliminary Public Report Timeshare | $500 |
Conditional Public Report / Permit Original Standard Subdivision | $1000 |
Conditional Public Report / Permit Original Common Interest Subdivision | $1000 |
Conditional Public Report / Permit Amended (both CID and Standard) | $1000 |
Conditional Public Report / Permit Renewal Standard Subdivision | $1000 |
Conditional Public Report / Permit Renewal Common Interest Subdivision | $1000 |
Conditional Public Report / Permit Timeshare | $1000 |
Amended Original Public Report/ Permit Standard Subdivision | $1000 |
Amended Original Public Report / Permit Common Interest Subdivision | $1500 |
Amended Fees Time-share Filings | $1500 |
Amended Fees Out-of-State Land Promotion Registrations | $100 |
Renewal Original Public Report / Permit Standard Subdivision | $1000 |
Renewal Original Public Report / Permit Common Interest Subdivision | $1500 |
Renewal Fees Time-share Filings | $1500 |
Renewal Fees Out-of-State Land Promotion Registrations | $100 |
Filing fee for Notice of Intention without a completed subdivision questionnaire | $300 |
Filing fee for Application to Amend Document | $50 |
Interest Fees | $15 |
Filing Fee to review a declaration | $500 |
Advertising Review Fee | $200 |
Other Fees
Application Type |
Fee as of July 1, 2024 |
Mortgage Loan Advertising Submittal | $100 |
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Why the Fee Adjustments?
It is important to note that the proposed fee updates were carefully calculated to align with the operational needs of the Department. By increasing fees, DRE aims to ensure a sustainable financial model that can effectively support its functions. The primary goal of the Department is consumer protection. To carry out this goal, DRE must ensure it has the necessary fiscal resources.
Learn more: www.dre.ca.gov/Fees.
