Have a license Renewal Coming Up? Prepare!

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Just a reminder that the license renewal process is very different from the past and takes time to prepare.  The system is also quite glitchy and you need time in case you have to navigate your way with help of tech support.  Please don’t wait until the last minute! Wow, stressful.

As of the beginning of this week, we believe that the technical issues with the renewal process have been resolved and most of our agents have been able to successfully renew. If you were caught up in those issues, try again. And, if your license is expiring this year, remember that it is available for renewal 90 days before the expiration date. We would suggest you get started early!

Here is a quick how-to, but more importantly – what you need to prep in advance to sail through the process.

Create an Account on Mass.gov [Instructions]

Login to the eLIPSE portal using that information [Direct Link]

ALL LICENSEES: Follow the screen prompts to renew your license.  Everyone will need electronic copies of the following for upload:

  • A NOTARIZED CORI Authorization form [CORI Authorization] Note: You do NOT need to have a CORI check done, just give them permission to get one, if needed.
  • Proof of Continuing Education- 12 hours – you will need to list and upload at least 6 certificates for 2 hour courses. They must be different courses!
  • A color photograph 2 x 2 of yourself (think passport photo) ready to upload.
  • A way to pay! All renewals are now 100% online, including payment.

BROKER LICENSEES, you will ALSO need:

  • Plus, a NOTORIZED copy of your Broker Bond. [Broker Bond Form]  Your insurance company can provide that!

BROKER of RECORD of an LLC, LLP or Inc., you will ALSO need:

  • Plus, proof of Errors & Omissions Insurance, to upload. Again, give insurance company a call!

BROKERAGE LICENSE Renewal, (LLC, LLP or INC)

  • Proof of Errors & Omissions Insurance, to upload.
  • A NOTORIZED copy of your BROKERAGE Bond, [Broker Bond Form] which is different than your personal bond.

Other things to note:

  • Once approved, licenses will be provided digitally. A digital license is valid just like a hard copy license.
  • You can verify your license with a screenshot, a digital printout, or by logging into eLIPSE.
  • Division of Licensure will no longer print and mail licenses for Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons.
  • If you have team that holds an LLC, your Proof of Errors & Omissions Insurance may be as part of the master brokerage policy but MUST align with their levels of risk.
  • If you were licensed in MA through reciprocity with another state, they will accept CEs from your home state or Massachusetts.