How do I renew an inactive MA real estate license?

The Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Licensing will mail you a license renewal form to your address. If you do not receive a license renewal form, contact the board at 617-727-2373. Once you have that form, you can go online to the ePLACE portal to manage your license and complete your renewal.

The salesperson license renewal fee is $103. Renewal happens every two years around your birthday.

Your Massachusetts Real Estate salesperson license is valid for two years. Each person's expiration date is individualized, so you'll want to pay attention to the issuance and expiration date on your license.

First-time license renewals must meet the same continuing education requirements for all active license holders, which is to complete the 12 hours of continuing education prior to renewing your license. A list of classes is published here.

You do not need to take continuing education to have an inactive license, but you will need to take the 12 hours of education if you choose to reactivate your license.

To maintain an active real estate license in Massachusetts, you must complete 12 hours of continuing education before your renewal date.

The Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Licensing will mail you a license renewal form to your address. Once you have that form, you can go online to the ePLACE portal to manage your license and complete your renewal.

Your license will go on an inactive status. You must update your continuing education and fill out the Request For Reinstatement Application if you wish to reinstate. You need to pay the renewal fee plus a $57 late fee.

If your license has been expired for more than two years, you can ask for it to be reinstated by completing the Request For Reinstatement Application under the “applications and forms” link on the Board of Licensing website.