Who regulates real estate licenses in North Carolina?

Real estate licensing in North Carolina is overseen by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC). This agency issues licenses, sets education requirements, and handles renewals and complaints.

How do I contact the NCREC?

Phone: (919) 875-3700. Address: 1313 Navaho Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609. Website: https://www.ncrec.gov.

What license types does North Carolina issue?

North Carolina issues the following real estate license types: Provisional Broker, Broker. Each has its own education and experience requirements — confirm the current rules with the commission.

State Regulator

North Carolina Real Estate Commission

Who regulates your license in North Carolina, how to reach them, and where to verify official requirements. This is a free resource — not a course page.

About the North Carolina Real Estate Commission

Your North Carolina real estate license is issued and regulated by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC). This agency sets the education and exam requirements, processes applications and renewals, maintains the public license lookup, and enforces the rules that protect consumers. Click2CE is an education provider — for any official action (applying, renewing, filing a complaint, or verifying a license) you work directly with the NCREC.

Regulator: North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC)

Address: 1313 Navaho Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609

Phone: (919) 875-3700

Website: www.ncrec.gov

License Types in North Carolina

Provisional Broker
Broker

Exam retake policy: You may retake the exam after a waiting period. Must pass within 180 days of course completion.

Official Resources & Portals

Links to the official NCREC systems for applying, renewing, verifying a license, and scheduling your exam. Where a direct link is not yet listed, use the NCREC website and verify the current process with the commission.

NCREC Official WebsiteApplications, rules, and announcements Licensing application portalApply for a new real estate license License renewal portalRenew an existing license Candidate handbookExam content outline, rules, and scheduling info Forms & applicationsOfficial downloadable forms Approved schools listState-approved education providers License lookupVerify a license holder State exam schedulingAdministered by Pearson VUE

Fingerprinting & background check

A separate fingerprint background check is not generally required, but confirm with the NCREC.

Fingerprinting details

All North Carolina forms & official links North Carolina education hub

Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.

Verify directly with the state real estate commission before relying on this.

Last reviewed: June 25, 2026