Your Guide to the California Department of Real Estate
Your Resource Hub as a Real Estate Salesperson in California
We know how challenging it can be to navigate complex departmental websites, so we’ve created this guide to help real estate professionals in California access documents and get their department-related questions answered. Whether you’re looking for an application or need to know how to contact the Department, this guide has you covered.
Basic California Department of Real Estate Information
CA DRE Sacramento Headquarters:
651 Bannon Street, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95811
Customer Service Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM PT
Contacting the Department:
The California Department of Real Estate has locations in five different cities: Sacramento, Fresno, Los Angeles, Oakland, and San Diego. The customer support phone numbers for all locations are the same. You can find the physical addresses for all of the locations here.
- Customer Support Phone Number: 877.373.4542
- Email Form: Send your real estate license questions or concerns through this email form.
- Licensing Fax Number: 916.263.8758
Files, Applications & Important Documents
We’ve compiled a list of some of the most common forms and resources you’ll need to get licensed and maintain your license in California. If you can’t find what you’re looking for below, check out the California Department of Real Estate website.
| Form Title | Form Description |
|---|---|
| Salesperson Examination Application - RE 400A (Rev 6/24) | This is your Salesperson Examination application. |
| Fingerprint Requirements | Read about the fingerprint requirements to get your real estate license. |
| Consent to Service of Process (Real Estate Applicant/Licensee) | If you are a non-resident of California, use this form to give the Commission consent to process your real estate application. |
| Out-of-State Applicants | If you are an out-of-state applicant, this page tells you everything you need to know about getting your California real estate license. You will also find any forms you need to fill out on this page. |
| 2024 Real Estate Laws | Read about the 2024 California real estate laws. |
| Frequently Asked Questions | Read the most frequently asked questions for real estate salespersons and brokers. |
| Steps to Becoming a Real Estate Salesperson or Broker | Follow these steps to become a real estate salesperson or broker. |
| Forms | This page has a list of links to different forms that real estate salespersons and brokers need. We highly encourage students to check this link to ensure they use the most up-to-date forms. |
| Processing Times | This page tells you the different processing times for applications, renewals, license changes, certified histories, and mortgage loan originator license endorsements. |
| Ask the California DRE a Question | Ask the California Department of Real Estate a question. |
| California DRE eLicensing System | Create your eLicensing account. You’ll use this to schedule exams, apply for your license, and more. |
| Disciplinary Actions | Read about the disciplinary actions that can be taken against a salesperson or broker. |
| Exam Scheduling | Learn how to schedule your exam, and where to schedule your exam on this page. |
| Taking the Exam | Everything you need to know before taking your exam is on this page. |
| Education Course Availability | Read about approved California real estate pre-licensing courses. |
| Continuing Education Requirements | Review the Continuing Education requirements for salespersons and brokers in California. |
| Approved Real Estate Continuing Education Courses | Use this tool to see if your real estate CE course is approved in the state of California. |
| Renewing Your License | Review the steps to renew your real estate license, including the renewal timeline, as well as the consequences of missing the renewal deadline. |