How to Apply for a Corporate or LLC Broker License

Please Choose Either Texas or Foreign (Out of State) Requirements

Texas Corporation and LLC Application Requirements

When a Texas Corporation or LLC files an application to become a broker, it must provide TREC with certain information that ensures the business is a valid going concern. The following documents must be provided with the application form exactly as described:

1. A CERTIFIED COPY of the original Articles of Incorporation (or Articles of Organization for LLC's) together with any amendments. This document is issued by the Secretary of State.
   
   

2. An ORIGINAL "Certificate of Existence" issued no more than 21 days before the date of the application. This document is issued by the Secretary of State.
   
   

3. A COPY of a "Good Standing Letter" issued no more than 21 days before the date of the application. This document is issued by the State Comptroller.

Applicants for the Corporation Broker license may alternatively file and pay for the application online, after mailing (or bringing in person) the afore-mentioned documents to TREC. Get TREC's mailing address and physical address here.

Foreign (Out of State) Corporation and LLC Application Requirements

When a foreign (out of state) Corporation or LLC files an application to become a Texas broker, it must provide TREC with certain information that ensures the business is a valid going concern. The following documents must be provided with the application form exactly as described:

1. A CERTIFIED COPY of the original Articles of Incorporation (or Articles of Organization for LLC's) together with any amendments. This document is issued by the Secretary of State of the foreign state in which the entity chartered.
   
   

2. An ORIGINAL "Letter of Authority" issued no more than 21 days before the date of the application. This document is issued by the Texas Secretary of State.
   
   

3. A COPY of a "Good Standing Letter" issued no more than 21 days before the date of the application. This document is issued by the entity in the other state that issues letters giving the tax status of the entity.
   
   

4. A real estate LICENSE HISTORY from the other state.

Submit Documents And Applications On Plain Paper. Do Not Send "Thermal" Type Paper.

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