How do I know if a past conviction prevents me from getting a license?

If your criminal history shows a criminal conviction, including a serious traffic offense or DWI, you are considered to have a character issue that must be reviewed by the Commission. The Commission reviews every application with a character issue and evaluates it on a case-by-case basis.

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission expects all applicants to disclose any conviction of a misdemeanor or felony offense, including military criminal convictions, that were received at any time in their life. This includes serious traffic convictions such as DUIs or reckless driving.

If you have a criminal history, you can request a predetermination from the Commission as to whether you will be disqualified from obtaining your real estate license if you were to meet all other requirements. This will keep you from incurring education and exam costs when you do not qualify to be licensed.

Criminal activity that has occurred at any point during a license applicant’s past should be disclosed when making your real estate broker license application to the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.