Big changes are on the way! Stay informed about important updates that may impact your renewal cycle.

We’re excited to share that beginning October 30, 2026, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) will continue transitioning to a 2-year renewal cycle. Through this transition, licenses within this board will ultimately expire on the birthday of the designated broker (if issued for a brokerage or branch office) or on the licensee’s birthday (if issued for an individual).

Current Licensees: The salesperson, broker, company, and branch office licenses are already 2-year licenses, but they are moving from end of birth month to birthday.

• 2026 Renewal (starting October 30): Licenses will expire in 2028 on the licensee's birth date.
• 2027 Renewal: Licenses will expire in 2029 on the licensee's birth date.

New Applicants: All new applicants will be issued a license for a period of 1-year plus the months up to and including the next birth date of the designated broker (if issued for a brokerage) or 1-year plus the months up to and including the next birth date of the licensee, not to exceed a period of 2 years (if issued for an individual).

We understand that this process isn’t as simple as flipping a switch, but we’re confident this change will make things easier for you in the long run. Thank you for your continued flexibility as we implement more streamlined processes intended to support you, our professionals.

To help you familiarize yourself with the changes, we have gathered some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for you below.

• Why is my renewal cycle changing?
  • The transition to 2-year licenses expiring on the birthday is designed to have consistency in renewals for licensees while improving efficiency.
• How are my Continuing Education Credits changing?
  • There are no changes to your current Continuing Education requirements.
• Will I still be able to renew early?
  • You will still be able to renew up to 60 days prior to your license expiration on your birthday, unless otherwise stated.

For more details, visit the DOPL website.

Thank you for your hard work and continued dedication.