Can I get my Missouri license if I have a prior conviction?
Certain convictions will automatically result in the denial of a real estate application. However, the Missouri Real Estate Commission has the authority to deny a real estate license application for convictions that do not result in an automatic denial. The Missouri Real Estate Commission makes final decisions regarding criminal convictions for real estate licensees on a case-by-case basis.
The Missouri Real Estate Commission considers both the severity of the conviction and the age of the conviction. According to Missouri Statute 339.080(2), any applicant denied a real estate license would receive the denial reasons in writing to the last known address for the applicant. It is noted that an applicant has the right to ask for an administrative hearing regarding the denial.
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Certain convictions will automatically result in the denial of a real estate application. However, the Missouri Real Estate Commission has the authority to deny a real estate license application for convictions that do not result in an automatic denial.
An application may be denied, or a real estate license may be revoked for the following reasons: · Any person who has been shown to be guilty in a court of law for: · Embezzlement · Forgery · Criminal Conspiracy to defraud, among other convictions. Missouri Statute 556.061.(8).
The information regarding past criminal behavior must be included in section 1B of the Missouri real estate application, with additional information included on a separate piece of paper if needed.
Criminal activity that has occurred during a real estate license applicant’s past must be disclosed on the real estate application provided by the Missouri Real Estate Commission.
According to the Missouri Real Estate Commission, personal bankruptcy has no impact on license eligibility and, therefore, does NOT need to be revealed on the real estate license application.