Can I get my CA license if I have a prior conviction?
Yes, you still may be able to obtain a real estate license if you have a prior conviction. It's important to note that you must disclose all past and pending criminal activity to the DRE as part of your license application. If you fail to do so, your application will most likely be denied.
The following actions may lead to a recommended denial of your license application:
Failure to disclose pending criminal charges, criminal convictions, or disciplinary action taken against a business, professional license, certificate or permit by an agency in California, another state or by the Federal government.
Conviction of a felony and the felony is substantially related to the qualifications, functions and duties of a real estate licensee.
Conviction of a misdemeanor and the conviction is substantially related to the qualifications, functions and duties of a real estate licensee.
Administrative action taken against a business, professional license, certificate or permit by an agency in California, another state or by the Federal government.
A determination that the facts of a particular case warrant denial, such as the nature or severity of the act or the presence of aggravating factors.
The following convictions will disqualify you from obtaining a license:
Assault with intent to commit rape
Bribing public officer or employee
Burglary
Conviction that requires registration pursuant to Section 290 of the Penal Code
Criminal conspiracy
Embezzlement
Extortion
Filing a false police or fire report
Forgery
Fraud
Grand theft
Murder
Obtaining money by false pretenses
Perjury
Sexually related conduct affecting a person who is an observer or non consenting participant
Perjury
Petty theft
Possession of drugs for sale or transport
Soliciting a lewd act from a minor or non consenting adult.
Tax evasion
Related FAQs
Yes, you still may be able to obtain a real estate license if you have a prior conviction. It's important to note that you must disclose all past and pending criminal activity to the DRE as part of your license application. If you fail to do so, your application will most likely be denied.
Yes, it is still possible to obtain a California real estate license if you have a felony; however, the DRE must evaluate your specific case and determine your eligibility.
The following are several convictions that will disqualify you from obtaining a license: Assault with intent to commit rape, bribery, burglary, embezzlement, extortion, forgery, fraud, grand theft, murder, perjury, petty theft, possession of drugs for sale or transport, and tax evasion.
You must disclose any past or pending criminal activity to the DRE as part of your license application. That being said, you may still obtain a real estate license if you have a prior conviction. The DRE will review your specific case and determine if you are eligible to receive a real estate license.
The following are several convictions that will disqualify you from obtaining a license: Assault with intent to commit rape, bribery, burglary, embezzlement, extortion, forgery, fraud, grand theft, murder, perjury, petty theft, possession of drugs for sale or transport, and tax evasion.
According to the DRE, a "conviction" includes a verdict of guilty by a judge or jury, a plea of guilty, a plea of nolo contendere (no contest), or a forfeiture of bail in the courts (including military courts) of any state or country.
You must disclose any prior criminal convictions or pending criminal charges on your license application. If you fail to do so, you risk having your license application denied by the DRE.
You should disclose any past criminal convictions or pending criminal charges on your License Application. You must fully disclose all criminal activities. The DRE will use the background reports generated by the California DOJ and the FBI to verify that you have fully disclosed all criminal activity.