Steps to Renew
Washington State

The Washington Division of Real Estate has done a fabulous job of simplifying the process for your Real Estate Broker or Principal Broker renewal, of which there are  basic steps. State's renewal information page found here

1. Finish your CE requirements designated by the state found here, unless it is your first time renewal it is 30 hours (3 hour Current Issues WA Residential Real Estate Course, 27 other approved courses).

2. If needed submit a new fingerprint based background check, this needs to be completed every 6 years. Fingerprinting information found here

3. Make sure you have access to your SecureAccess Washington (SAW)account or apply for one if renewing online. note: you can renew up to 120 days before license expiration

4. If mailing your Renewal expect some delay in processing but send renewal form to this address:

Real Estate Licensing

Department of Licensing

PO Box 3856

Seattle, WA 98124-3856