{
  "name": "Real Estate Licensing Data: USA & Canada",
  "description": "Who issues real estate licenses in each of the 50 US states, the District of Columbia, and Canada's 13 provinces and territories: the regulator and whether it is a government body or a self-regulatory one, the license categories it issues, whether a brokerage holds a license of its own, and the regulator page each entry was checked against, with the date it was read.",
  "url": "https://www.realestateschema.com/licenses",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "creator": {
    "name": "Timothy Nishimura"
  },
  "publisher": {
    "name": "Real Estate Schema",
    "url": "https://www.realestateschema.com/"
  },
  "dateModified": "2026-09-28",
  "citation": "Nishimura, T. (2026). Real Estate Licensing Data: USA & Canada [Data set]. RealEstateSchema.com.",
  "fields": {
    "code": "ISO 3166-2 code, e.g. US-FL or CA-ON.",
    "name": "Name of the state, district, province or territory.",
    "country": "US or CA.",
    "regionCode": "Two-letter postal code for the state or province.",
    "regulator": "The body that issues real estate licenses: its name, official URL, and schema.org type (GovernmentOrganization for a government body, Organization for a self-regulatory or delegated one).",
    "individualLicenses": "License categories issued to people, in the regulator's own words, entry level first, with the license-number format where the regulator publishes one.",
    "brokerageLicense": "Whether a brokerage holds a license of its own (issued), and the categories it can hold.",
    "note": "A short caveat about how licensing works there, when one is needed.",
    "source": "The regulator page or statute the entry was checked against, and the date it was read."
  },
  "jurisdictions": [
    {
      "code": "US-AL",
      "name": "Alabama",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "AL",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Alabama Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://arec.alabama.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Qualifying Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Company License"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://arec.alabama.gov/pages/consumer/tools/becomerep.aspx",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-AK",
      "name": "Alaska",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "AK",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Alaska Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/RealEstateCommission",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": false,
        "categories": []
      },
      "note": "A broker registers the real estate office; licenses go to individuals.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/RealEstateCommission/ApplicantsLicensees.aspx",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-AZ",
      "name": "Arizona",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "AZ",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Arizona Department of Real Estate",
        "url": "https://azre.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Entity License"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://azre.gov/divisions/licensing/licensing-services",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-AR",
      "name": "Arkansas",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "AR",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Arkansas Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://arec.arkansas.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Executive Broker",
          "Principal Broker"
        ],
        "numberHint": "SA, AB, EB or PB prefix"
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": false,
        "categories": []
      },
      "note": "A firm has its name approved and operates under its one principal broker; there is no separate firm license.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://arec.arkansas.gov/news_post/the-principal-broker-holds-the-key/",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-CA",
      "name": "California",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "CA",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "California Department of Real Estate",
        "url": "https://www.dre.ca.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Broker"
        ],
        "numberHint": "8 digits, no prefix"
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Corporation License"
        ],
        "numberHint": "8 digits"
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.dre.ca.gov/licensees/Corporation.html",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-CO",
      "name": "Colorado",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "CO",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Colorado Division of Real Estate",
        "url": "https://dre.colorado.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Associate Broker",
          "Independent Broker",
          "Employing Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Employing Real Estate Company",
          "Independent Real Estate Company"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://dre.colorado.gov/brokerage-firm-application-instruction-guide",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-CT",
      "name": "Connecticut",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "CT",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection",
        "url": "https://portal.ct.gov/dcp",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Salesperson",
          "Real Estate Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Broker Business Entity"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/real-estate-legal-entities",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-DE",
      "name": "Delaware",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "DE",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Delaware Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/realestate/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Main Office",
          "Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/realestate/",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-DC",
      "name": "District of Columbia",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "DC",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "District of Columbia Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://dlcp.dc.gov/page/real-estate-commission",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Real Estate Broker",
          "Property Manager"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Organization"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://dlcp.dc.gov/page/real-estate-commission",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-FL",
      "name": "Florida",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "FL",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation",
        "url": "https://www.myfloridalicense.com/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Sales Associate",
          "Broker Associate",
          "Broker"
        ],
        "numberHint": "SL / BK prefix + 7 digits"
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Corporation",
          "Real Estate Branch Office",
          "Real Estate Partnership",
          "Real Estate Limited Liability Company"
        ],
        "numberHint": "CQ / BO prefix + 7 digits"
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/real-estate-commission/licensure-information/",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-GA",
      "name": "Georgia",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "GA",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Georgia Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://grec.state.ga.us/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Broker",
          "Community Association Manager"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Firm License"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://grec.state.ga.us/obtaining-a-license/real-estate/",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-HI",
      "name": "Hawaii",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "HI",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Hawaii Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://cca.hawaii.gov/reb/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Salesperson",
          "Real Estate Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Broker"
        ]
      },
      "note": "Corporations, partnerships and LLCs hold a real estate broker’s license and designate a principal broker.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://cca.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GENINFO_210119.pdf",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-ID",
      "name": "Idaho",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "ID",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Idaho Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://dopl.idaho.gov/rec/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Designated Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Company License"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://dopl.idaho.gov/rec/rec-license-search/",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-IL",
      "name": "Illinois",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "IL",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation",
        "url": "https://idfpr.illinois.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Residential Leasing Agent",
          "Broker",
          "Managing Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Firm",
          "Real Estate Corporation",
          "Real Estate Partnership",
          "Real Estate Limited Liability Company",
          "Real Estate Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/realest.html",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-IN",
      "name": "Indiana",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "IN",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Indiana Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/real-estate-home/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Broker Company",
          "Real Estate Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "note": "Managing broker is an eligibility designation on the broker license, not a separate license.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/real-estate-home/real-estate-licensing-information/",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-IA",
      "name": "Iowa",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "IA",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Iowa Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://dial.iowa.gov/about-dial/boards/real-estate",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Broker",
          "Broker Sole-Proprietor"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Firm License",
          "Branch Office License"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/real-estate-licensees/re-firm-licensing",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-KS",
      "name": "Kansas",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "KS",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Kansas Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://www.krec.ks.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": false,
        "categories": []
      },
      "note": "Companies and branch offices are registered with the Commission; licenses go to individuals.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.krec.ks.gov/applicants/broker-requirements",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-KY",
      "name": "Kentucky",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "KY",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Kentucky Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://krec.ky.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Sales Associate",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": false,
        "categories": []
      },
      "note": "Companies and branch offices are registered under their principal broker; there is no separate company license.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://krec.ky.gov/Documents/202-CompanyInfoUpdateForm.pdf",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-LA",
      "name": "Louisiana",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "LA",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Louisiana Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://lrec.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Broker Company",
          "Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://lrec.gov/become-licensed/broker-company",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-ME",
      "name": "Maine",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "ME",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Maine Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/real-estate-commission",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Sales Agent",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Agency"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/real-estate-commission",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-MD",
      "name": "Maryland",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "MD",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Maryland Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://labor.maryland.gov/license/mrec/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.labor.maryland.gov/license/mrec/mreclic.shtml",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-MA",
      "name": "Massachusetts",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "MA",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons",
        "url": "https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-real-estate-brokers-and-salespersons",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Business License"
        ]
      },
      "note": "Sole proprietors work under the broker’s own license; business licenses go to corporations, LLCs and partnerships.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-real-estate-business-license",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-MI",
      "name": "Michigan",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "MI",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs",
        "url": "https://www.michigan.gov/lara",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Non-Principal Associate Broker",
          "Principal Associate Broker",
          "Individual Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Broker Company",
          "Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/occ/prof/real-estate",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-MN",
      "name": "Minnesota",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "MN",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Minnesota Department of Commerce",
        "url": "https://mn.gov/commerce/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Salesperson",
          "Real Estate Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Company"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://mn.gov/elicense/a-z/?id=1083-231085",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-MS",
      "name": "Mississippi",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "MS",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Mississippi Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://www.mrec.ms.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Brokerage Firm",
          "Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.mrec.ms.gov/forms/",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-MO",
      "name": "Missouri",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "MO",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Missouri Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://pr.mo.gov/realestate.asp",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Broker-Salesperson",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Association",
          "Real Estate Corporation",
          "Real Estate Partnership"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://pr.mo.gov/realestate-application-forms.asp",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-MT",
      "name": "Montana",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "MT",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Montana Board of Realty Regulation",
        "url": "https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/realty-regulation/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Salesperson",
          "Real Estate Broker",
          "Property Manager"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": false,
        "categories": []
      },
      "note": "The Board licenses salespersons and brokers (with a supervising broker endorsement); it lists no firm license.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/realty-regulation/",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-NE",
      "name": "Nebraska",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "NE",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Nebraska Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://nrec.nebraska.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": false,
        "categories": []
      },
      "note": "A brokerage operates under its designated broker’s license; the Commission registers the business structure but doesn’t license it.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://nrec.nebraska.gov/licensing-forms/businessoptions",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-NV",
      "name": "Nevada",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "NV",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Nevada Real Estate Division",
        "url": "https://red.nv.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Salesperson",
          "Real Estate Broker-Salesperson",
          "Real Estate Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Corporate Broker",
          "LLC Broker",
          "Partnership Broker"
        ]
      },
      "note": "The broker’s license is issued by business form (corporate, LLC, partnership or individual); the broker must be an officer, manager or partner.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://red.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/rednvgov/Content/Forms/508.pdf",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-NH",
      "name": "New Hampshire",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "NH",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "New Hampshire Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://www.oplc.nh.gov/find-board/nh-real-estate-commission",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
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        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Managing Broker",
          "Principal Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Firm",
          "Real Estate Firm Branch"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.oplc.nh.gov/find-board/nh-real-estate-commission",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-NJ",
      "name": "New Jersey",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "NJ",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "New Jersey Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://www.nj.gov/dobi/division_rec/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Broker-Salesperson",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Company License",
          "Branch Office License"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.nj.gov/dobi/division_rec/licensing/online_Instructions/brokers_licensedisplay.html",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-NM",
      "name": "New Mexico",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "NM",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "New Mexico Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/real-estate-commission/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Associate Broker",
          "Qualifying Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": false,
        "categories": []
      },
      "note": "Licenses are issued only to individuals; a brokerage operates through its qualifying broker.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/real-estate-commission/licensing-registration-and-renewal/real-estate-commission-apply-for-license/",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-NY",
      "name": "New York",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "NY",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services",
        "url": "https://dos.ny.gov/licensing-services",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Salesperson",
          "Associate Real Estate Broker",
          "Real Estate Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Broker – Corporation",
          "Real Estate Broker – Limited Liability Company",
          "Real Estate Broker – Partnership",
          "Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://dos.ny.gov/real-estate-broker",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-NC",
      "name": "North Carolina",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "NC",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "North Carolina Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://www.ncrec.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Provisional Broker",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Firm License"
        ]
      },
      "note": "Broker-in-charge is a designation on a broker license, not a separate license.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.ncrec.gov/Licensing/ApplyLicense",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-ND",
      "name": "North Dakota",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "ND",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "North Dakota Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://realestatend.org/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Firm License",
          "Organization License",
          "Branch License"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://realestatend.org/how-to-apply/",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-OH",
      "name": "Ohio",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "OH",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing",
        "url": "https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/real-estate-and-professional-licensing",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Company",
          "Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/real-estate-and-professional-licensing/salespersons-and-brokers/applications-and-forms",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-OK",
      "name": "Oklahoma",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "OK",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Oklahoma Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://oklahoma.gov/orec.html",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Provisional Sales Associate",
          "Sales Associate",
          "Broker Associate",
          "Broker Proprietor",
          "Managing Broker",
          "Branch Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Brokerage",
          "Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "note": "LLC and corporation brokerages file a business entity application; a proprietorship works under the broker proprietor’s license.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://oklahoma.gov/orec/quick-links/how-to-obtain-a-license/application-process-for-broker/application-process-for-managing-broker.html",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-OR",
      "name": "Oregon",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "OR",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Oregon Real Estate Agency",
        "url": "https://www.oregon.gov/rea/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Broker",
          "Principal Broker",
          "Property Manager"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": false,
        "categories": []
      },
      "note": "Oregon licenses individuals; a brokerage registers a business name under its managing principal broker.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.oregon.gov/rea/licensing/pages/licensing.aspx",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-PA",
      "name": "Pennsylvania",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "PA",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/real-estate-commission",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Broker Sole Proprietor",
          "Broker Multi-Licensee"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Broker Corporation",
          "Broker Limited Liability Company",
          "Broker Partnership"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/resources/professional-licensing-resources/licensure-processing-guides-and-timelines/real-estate-commission-guide",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-RI",
      "name": "Rhode Island",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "RI",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation",
        "url": "https://dbr.ri.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Salesperson",
          "Real Estate Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Corporation License",
          "Partnership License",
          "LLC License"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://dbr.ri.gov/real-estate-and-commercial-licensing/real-estate",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-SC",
      "name": "South Carolina",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "SC",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "South Carolina Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://llr.sc.gov/re/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Associate",
          "Broker",
          "Broker-in-Charge",
          "Property Manager",
          "Property Manager-in-Charge"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": false,
        "categories": []
      },
      "note": "Each office operates under a broker-in-charge license; there is no separate company license.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://llr.sc.gov/re/brokerincharge.aspx",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-SD",
      "name": "South Dakota",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "SD",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "South Dakota Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://dlr.sd.gov/realestate/default.aspx",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Broker Associate",
          "Responsible Broker",
          "Property Manager",
          "Residential Rental Agent"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Firm License"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://dlr.sd.gov/realestate/applications_for_licensing.aspx",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-TN",
      "name": "Tennessee",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "TN",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Tennessee Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec.html",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Affiliate Broker",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Firm"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec/license/license-how-to/real-estate-firm.html",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-TX",
      "name": "Texas",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "TX",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Texas Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://www.trec.texas.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Sales Agent",
          "Individual Real Estate Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Business Entity Real Estate Broker"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.trec.texas.gov/become-licensed/business-entity-real-estate-broker",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-UT",
      "name": "Utah",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "UT",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Utah Division of Real Estate",
        "url": "https://commerce.utah.gov/realestate/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Sales Agent",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Principal Broker",
          "Branch Broker",
          "Dual Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Company",
          "Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://commerce.utah.gov/realestate/real-estate/licensing/brokerages-and-branches",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-VT",
      "name": "Vermont",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "VT",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Vermont Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://sos.vermont.gov/real-estate-brokers-salespersons/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Salesperson",
          "Real Estate Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Brokerage Firm"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://sos.vermont.gov/real-estate-brokers-salespersons/forms-instructions",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-VA",
      "name": "Virginia",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "VA",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Virginia Real Estate Board",
        "url": "https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Real-Estate",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Principal Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Business Entity",
          "Real Estate Sole Proprietorship",
          "Real Estate Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Real-Estate",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-WA",
      "name": "Washington",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "WA",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Washington State Department of Licensing",
        "url": "https://dol.wa.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Broker",
          "Real Estate Managing Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Firm",
          "Real Estate Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "note": "Designated broker is an endorsement on a managing broker license, not a separate license.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/real-estate-firms/get-your-license-real-estate-firms",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-WV",
      "name": "West Virginia",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "WV",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "West Virginia Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://rec.wv.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Branch Office License"
        ]
      },
      "note": "The company operates under its broker’s license; only branch offices get their own license.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://rec.wv.gov/Forms/Pages/Schedule-of-Fees.aspx",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-WI",
      "name": "Wisconsin",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "WI",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services",
        "url": "https://dsps.wi.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Salesperson",
          "Real Estate Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Business Entity"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/REBusinessEntity/Default.aspx",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "US-WY",
      "name": "Wyoming",
      "country": "US",
      "regionCode": "WY",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Wyoming Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://realestate.wyo.gov/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Responsible Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Company",
          "Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://realestate.wyo.gov/real-estate-professionals/applications-and-forms",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "CA-AB",
      "name": "Alberta",
      "country": "CA",
      "regionCode": "AB",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Real Estate Council of Alberta",
        "url": "https://www.reca.ca/",
        "type": "Organization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Associate",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Brokerage"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.reca.ca/manage-your-licence/",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "CA-BC",
      "name": "British Columbia",
      "country": "CA",
      "regionCode": "BC",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "BC Financial Services Authority",
        "url": "https://www.bcfsa.ca/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
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          "Associate Broker",
          "Managing Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Brokerage",
          "Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.bcfsa.ca/industry-resources/real-estate-professional-resources/education-and-licensing/becoming-licensed/brokerages",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "CA-MB",
      "name": "Manitoba",
      "country": "CA",
      "regionCode": "MB",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Manitoba Financial Services Agency",
        "url": "https://themfsa.ca/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Salesperson",
          "Real Estate Associate Broker",
          "Real Estate Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Brokerage"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://themfsa.ca/regulated-industries/real-estate/",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "CA-NB",
      "name": "New Brunswick",
      "country": "CA",
      "regionCode": "NB",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission",
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        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Manager"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Agent"
        ]
      },
      "note": "The brokerage holds the agent’s licence; people hold salesperson’s or manager’s licences.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://fcnb.ca/en/real-estate/real-estate-agents",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "CA-NL",
      "name": "Newfoundland and Labrador",
      "country": "CA",
      "regionCode": "NL",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Government Services",
        "url": "https://www.gov.nl.ca/gs/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Salesperson",
          "Real Estate Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Broker",
          "Real Estate Restricted Broker"
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      },
      "note": "A broker licence can be held by a person, a partnership or a corporation, which names a designated representative.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.gov.nl.ca/gs/real-estate/licensing-agent/",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "CA-NT",
      "name": "Northwest Territories",
      "country": "CA",
      "regionCode": "NT",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Northwest Territories Department of Municipal and Community Affairs",
        "url": "https://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
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      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
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        "categories": [
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        ]
      },
      "note": "The brokerage (a person, corporation or partnership) holds the agent’s licence; a corporation or partnership names a representative.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/en/files/legislation/real-estate-professions-licensing/real-estate-professions-licensing.a.pdf",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "CA-NS",
      "name": "Nova Scotia",
      "country": "CA",
      "regionCode": "NS",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission",
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        "type": "Organization"
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      "individualLicenses": {
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          "Managing Associate Broker",
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      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
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          "Approved Sales Corporation"
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      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://nsrec.ns.ca/licensees/licensing",
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      }
    },
    {
      "code": "CA-NU",
      "name": "Nunavut",
      "country": "CA",
      "regionCode": "NU",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Nunavut Department of Community and Government Services, Consumer Affairs",
        "url": "https://www.gov.nu.ca/community-and-government-services/information/consumer-affairs",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Salesperson",
          "Real Estate Agent"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Agent"
        ]
      },
      "note": "The brokerage (a person, corporation or partnership) holds the agent’s licence; a corporation or partnership names a representative who is licensed as a salesperson.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.nunavutlegislation.ca/en/consolidated-law/real-estate-agents-licensing-act-consolidation",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "CA-ON",
      "name": "Ontario",
      "country": "CA",
      "regionCode": "ON",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Real Estate Council of Ontario",
        "url": "https://www.reco.on.ca/",
        "type": "Organization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Brokerage",
          "Branch Office"
        ]
      },
      "note": "RECO registers salespersons, brokers and brokerages; broker of record is a role, not a registration.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.reco.on.ca/agents-and-brokerages/info-for-brokerages/",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "CA-PE",
      "name": "Prince Edward Island",
      "country": "CA",
      "regionCode": "PE",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Prince Edward Island Department of Justice and Public Safety, Financial and Consumer Services Division",
        "url": "https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/justice-and-public-safety/real-estate-regulation",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Salesperson",
          "Real Estate Agent"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Agent"
        ]
      },
      "note": "The brokerage (a sole proprietor, corporation or partnership) holds the agent’s licence; a corporation or partnership names a designated representative.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/real-estate-agent",
        "checked": "2026-09-28"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "CA-QC",
      "name": "Quebec",
      "country": "CA",
      "regionCode": "QC",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Organisme d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec",
        "url": "https://www.oaciq.com/",
        "type": "Organization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Courtier immobilier résidentiel",
          "Courtier immobilier commercial",
          "Courtier immobilier",
          "Residential Real Estate Broker",
          "Commercial Real Estate Broker",
          "Real Estate Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Agence immobilière",
          "Real Estate Agency"
        ]
      },
      "note": "Categories are listed in French, then English. A broker’s licence carries residential and/or commercial practice rights.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://www.oaciq.com/fr/titulaires-de-permis/lignes-directrices/ligne-directrice-delivrance-et-maintien-de-permis/categories-de-permis-de-courtier/",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "CA-SK",
      "name": "Saskatchewan",
      "country": "CA",
      "regionCode": "SK",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission",
        "url": "https://srec.ca/",
        "type": "Organization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Salesperson",
          "Associate Broker",
          "Branch Manager",
          "Broker"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Brokerage"
        ]
      },
      "source": {
        "url": "https://srec.ca/wp-content/uploads/PDF/SRECBylaws_June2024.pdf",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    },
    {
      "code": "CA-YT",
      "name": "Yukon",
      "country": "CA",
      "regionCode": "YT",
      "regulator": {
        "name": "Yukon Department of Community Services",
        "url": "https://yukon.ca/en/your-government/departments/department-community-services",
        "type": "GovernmentOrganization"
      },
      "individualLicenses": {
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Salesperson",
          "Real Estate Agent"
        ]
      },
      "brokerageLicense": {
        "issued": true,
        "categories": [
          "Real Estate Agency"
        ]
      },
      "note": "The agency holds the agency licence; its designated representative holds the agent licence.",
      "source": {
        "url": "https://yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-real-estate-licence",
        "checked": "2026-09-27"
      }
    }
  ]
}