What is the difference between an active and inactive license in ME?

To apply for a Sales Agent license in Maine, you will need: ● Sales Agent course completion certificate ● Sales Agent Exam Score Report showing you passed the test within the last year ● Maine agency affiliation information and broker authorization ● Pay a total $121 license application fee

Maine gives you two options to apply for the sales agent license. You can apply online or mail a paper application. An online application will process faster and be more convenient for you to complete.

Yes, you can apply online for the sales agent license. It’s the fastest and easiest way to submit your application. Maine also provides a paper application.

The Maine sales agent license application is a total of $121 paid to the “Maine State Treasurer.” The fee includes your $100 application and $21 criminal history check fee.

You'll need to include your Sales Agent Course Completion Certificate and official Sales Agent Exam Score Report with the application. If you answer yes to the disciplinary action disclosure, you'll need to include a detailed explanation and related documentation.

You will want to file the license application as soon as possible. You'll want to file your license application as soon as a Maine licensed broker has hired you. It will take some time for them to pull the criminal history report and process your application.

No, you are required to work under the supervision of a Maine licensed broker. Part of your sales agent license application asks about your affiliating agency and needs the authorization of your broker.

An active license means you are certified to work as a real estate agent, perform real estate sales brokerage activities, and be compensated for your work. If you have an inactive license, you cannot engage in any real estate sales brokerage activities or earn any commission for your work.

It is highly recommended to NOT get an inactive sales agent license. This type of license is only good for two years, is nonrenewable, and is required to hold before you can apply for an associate broker license. If you still want to be inactive, you need to fill out a change of license application and pay a $20 fee.

It is highly recommended to NOT get an inactive sales agent license. If you still want to be inactive, you need to fill out a change of license application and pay a $20 fee.

You need to fill out a change of license application form to return to active status. You also need to meet certain continuing education requirements. Licensees who activate within six years of the initial inactive license meet Commission approved clock hours.

A sales agent is someone who is in their first two years of licensed work as a real estate professional in Maine. You have to work under the supervision of a broker. A broker's license means you have several years of experience, and you are able to hire employees to work under you.

You can go to the Maine online services portal for Regulatory Licensing & Permitting. Here you can check on the status of your application.