Verify an Arizona Real Estate Agent, Broker or Brokerage
The Arizona Department of Real Estate provides the official public database for checking Arizona salesperson, broker and licensed real estate entity records. Use it before signing an agreement, accepting a referral, hiring a licensee or relying on a claimed brokerage relationship.
A useful verification goes beyond finding the person’s name. Open the detailed record and compare the license number, credential type, status, expiration date, employer, designated broker, employment history and available disciplinary information.
Arizona Real Estate License Lookup: Quick Answer
To verify an Arizona real estate salesperson or broker, use the Arizona Department of Real Estate Individual License Search. For a brokerage, company or branch, use the Entity License Search. Search by license number when available, open the complete record, and confirm the current status, expiration date and brokerage relationship.
ADRE’s public database can also show employment history, continuing education entries, public disciplinary actions and a count of open complaints on individual records when those fields apply. Company records can show employees, branches, designated brokers and branch managers.
Agent or broker lookup
Search a salesperson, associate broker or designated broker by license number or name. Use city, ZIP, county, status and license type when you need to narrow several matches.
Brokerage or entity lookup
Search the entity database by license number, legal name, DBA, city, ZIP, county, status, license type or office type.
Marketing is not verification
A brokerage profile, business card, social account, MLS reference or REALTOR® membership claim does not replace the Arizona state licensing record.
VerificationLicense.org is not ADRE, a brokerage, MLS, REALTOR® association or Arizona government agency. Use this guide to understand the process, then use ADRE for the final official lookup or licensing action.
Choose the Correct Arizona ADRE Search
ADRE separates individual, entity and disciplinary searches. Starting with the correct database avoids many false “not found” results.
| What you need | Official route | Useful search fields | What to verify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salesperson or broker | Individual License Search | License number, first name, middle name, last name, nickname, employer city, ZIP, county, status and license type | Name, status, license type, expiration, employer and designated broker |
| Brokerage or company | Entity License Search | License number, legal name, DBA, city, ZIP, county, status, license type and office type | Entity status, legal name, DBA, designated broker, office and branches |
| Disciplinary order | Disciplinary Actions Search | License number, name, file number, order dates, order type and respondent type | Order type, date, disposition and downloadable order |
| Renewal or account change | ADRE Licensee Login | License number and account credentials | Renewal, CE, personal information and employment actions |
How to Verify an Arizona Real Estate Agent or Broker
This process works for consumers, employers, brokerages, referral partners and licensees checking their own public record.
Open the ADRE Public Database
Choose Individual License Search for a person or Entity License Search for a brokerage, company or branch.
Search by license number first
Use the state-issued license number when you have it. If you only have a name, search the legal name and use location, status or license-type filters when several results appear.
Open the detailed record
Review the full ADRE result instead of relying only on the search-results row. Confirm license number, name, status, type, original issue date and expiration date.
Match the brokerage relationship
Compare the current employer, employment type and designated broker with the company the licensee says they represent.
Review history and public actions
Check employment history, complaint information and public disciplinary actions when those details are relevant to your decision.
Save a dated verification record
For a transaction or compliance file, record the lookup date, official source, license number, status, expiration, employer and any public action you reviewed.
Detailed ADRE records state that the information reflects database records at the time of the inquiry and may not yet show updates still being processed. If a recent renewal, hire, severance or status change matters immediately, recheck or contact ADRE.
What an Arizona Real Estate License Record Can Show
License number and legal name
Match the state record to contracts, brokerage material or other information supplied by the person.
License type and status
The record identifies the license type, such as Real Estate Salesperson or Real Estate Broker, and displays its current database status.
Original date and expiration
Use the original issue date for history and the expiration date for current-cycle verification. Arizona real estate licenses generally use two-year license periods.
Employer and designated broker
Active individual records can show the employing real estate entity, hire date, employment type and designated broker.
Prior brokerage relationships
Employment history can show earlier firms, hire dates and sever dates, which is useful when an agent recently moved between brokerages.
Complaints and disciplinary actions
The record may display an open-complaint count and completed public disciplinary actions. Those two categories should not be treated as the same thing.
How to Read Arizona Real Estate License Status
Finding a record does not automatically mean the person can currently perform licensed real estate activity. Read status, expiration and brokerage affiliation together.
| Status or situation | What it means for verification | Best next check |
|---|---|---|
| Active | The database currently shows an active credential. | Confirm expiration, employer, designated broker and public discipline. |
| Eligible | Current ADRE records can show “Eligible” with no current employer listed. | Do not treat it as an active brokerage relationship. Confirm the required hire or activation process before licensed activity. |
| Expired | The rights under the license expire between expiration and renewal. | The licensee should use the applicable ADRE renewal route and wait until the official record supports practice. |
| Expired less than one year | Arizona law allows renewal within one year after expiration in qualifying cases, but the person may not act under the expired license during that period. | Review CE, late-renewal requirements, fees and the updated public status. |
| Expired more than one year | Arizona law directs ADRE to terminate a license that has been expired for more than one year. | Use ADRE’s reinstatement or original-application guidance rather than assuming ordinary renewal is still available. |
| Disciplinary restriction | A public order may affect the credential or impose conditions. | Read the actual order and disposition, not just a summary label. |
Arizona Real Estate Complaints and Disciplinary Actions
An active license and a clean disciplinary history are different questions. Review both when the decision involves money, representation, employment or compliance.
An allegation is not a final finding
ADRE’s public database explains that open complaints represent unproven allegations and that many may later be dismissed. Information concerning an open complaint is confidential while it remains open.
Search formal disciplinary actions
ADRE provides a separate disciplinary search using license number, name, file number, order date, order type and respondent type.
Read the order document
When an order exists, review its date, disposition, conditions and scope. Do not infer the seriousness of an action from the title alone.
How to Get an Arizona Certified License History
A Certified License History is an electronic ADRE document containing on-demand details about a real estate licensee and the license status. It is useful when another regulator, employer or organization requests formal license history.
Search the individual license
Enter the licensee’s name or license number in the ADRE Individual License Search.
Open the correct licensee record
Match the legal name, license number and other identifying fields before generating a document.
Select “Download Certified License History”
ADRE generates the certified history electronically as a PDF from the detailed license record.
ADRE’s Certified License History guidance states that there is no fee to obtain the electronic Certified License History.
What Does the Fingerprint Clearance Card Field Mean?
Individual ADRE records can display a “Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card” field. Read that field as one part of the record rather than using it alone to decide whether a license is active.
Current public records can show an active Arizona real estate license while the fingerprint field displays “No.” ADRE also issued Substantive Policy Statement 2026.01, effective March 5, 2026, addressing its current approach to Fingerprint Clearance Card requirements for real estate licensees.
For a new salesperson or broker application, ADRE’s current application materials require a valid Level 1 Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. If the fingerprint field creates a compliance question for an existing licensee, use the policy statement or contact ADRE instead of assuming the public status is wrong.
Arizona Real Estate License Renewal and Continuing Education
Original Arizona real estate salesperson and broker licenses are issued for two years, and renewals are for another two-year period. Renewal occurs on or before the last day of the month in which the license was issued.
24 hours of CE
Arizona law currently requires 24 credit hours of approved real-estate-oriented continuing education during each license period for salespersons.
Usually 24 hours
Associate brokers generally fall under the 24-hour requirement unless they are in the statutory category requiring the designated-broker level of education.
30 hours of CE
Arizona law requires 30 credit hours for designated brokers and specified associate brokers employed under the applicable statutory provision.
Use ADRE Licensee Login
ADRE states that after CE requirements are met, the Licensee Login provides a “Renew My License” option for renewal questions and payment.
Do not practice while expired
Arizona law states that the rights under a license expire between expiration and renewal, and licensed real estate activity may not be performed under the expired credential.
Ordinary renewal window ends
ADRE must terminate a license that has been expired for more than one year, so a different reinstatement or application route may be required.
Arizona Real Estate License Fees
ADRE publishes separate fees for examinations, original licensing, renewal, late renewal and branch-office actions. Confirm the official schedule again before payment.
| Fee | Salesperson | Broker | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam application + examination | $75 | $125 | Combined amount on the current ADRE fee schedule. |
| Original license total | $60 | $145 | Includes the license fee and Real Estate Recovery Fund amount. |
| Timely renewal | $60 | $120 | Renew before expiration using the applicable ADRE process. |
| Late renewal | $125 | $245 | A late payment does not authorize practice while the license remains expired. |
| Reinstatement fee | $5 | $5 | Applies as specified by ADRE and A.R.S. § 32-2131. |
| Branch office original or renewal | Not applicable | $60 per branch | This is an entity or branch-office fee rather than an individual salesperson fee. |
Arizona Salesperson and Broker Application Requirements
An exam result, course certificate or application submission does not by itself prove that an Arizona license has been issued and activated. Final verification should be based on the ADRE public record.
Current application checklist
- Salesperson examination score report or reports from Pearson.
- Application submitted within one year of passing the applicable exam.
- Salesperson application and disciplinary disclosure documents.
- 90-hour salesperson pre-licensing education certificate.
- Current ADRE guidance allows the 90-hour pre-license course certificate to be up to 10 years old at application, subject to applicable rules.
- 6-hour Contract Writing course certificate completed within the applicable two-year period.
- Valid Level 1 Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card from Arizona DPS.
- Proof of authorized legal presence in the United States.
- Fee waiver request documentation when eligible.
Additional broker requirements
- Broker examination score report or reports.
- Application submitted within one year of passing the applicable exam.
- Broker application and disciplinary disclosure documents.
- At least three years of qualifying real estate license experience during the five years immediately before application.
- 90-hour broker pre-licensing course certificate.
- Broker Management Clinic 1, 2 and 3 certificates totaling 9 hours.
- Valid Level 1 Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card from Arizona DPS.
- Proof of authorized legal presence.
- Fee waiver request documentation when applicable.
Arizona Out-of-State Real Estate License Recognition
Holding a real estate license in another state does not mean you should skip the Arizona verification process. ADRE has a specific out-of-state recognition route with its own eligibility, exam and documentation requirements.
ADRE states that recognition applicants generally must be currently licensed in another state, have held that license for at least one year, have completed approved real estate education and have passed a real estate license examination in another state. Additional limitations apply when there has been revocation, voluntary surrender, discipline or a pending regulatory matter.
Arizona-specific requirements still apply
The current salesperson route includes a state-specific examination, license history from the other state, the 6-hour Contract Writing course, fingerprint clearance, legal-presence documentation and residency or Arizona education documentation depending on the applicant’s circumstances.
Experience must also be documented
Broker recognition includes license history plus the qualifying broker-experience requirement, Broker Management Clinic certificates, fingerprint clearance and the other required broker application documents.
Arizona Real Estate License Lookup Not Finding the Right Record?
| Problem | Likely reason | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| No person found | Spelling, middle name, nickname or legal-name difference | Use the exact license number if available, or try the legal name and nickname fields. |
| Too many matches | Common name or broad search | Add employer city, ZIP, county, status or license type. |
| Company not found | You are in the individual search or are using the wrong business name | Use Entity License Search and try the legal name, DBA or entity license number. |
| Recent brokerage change missing | A pending ADRE update may still be processing | Check the record again and contact ADRE if the change affects an immediate transaction. |
| Status says Eligible | Current employer information may show none | Do not assume active brokerage authority. Confirm activation or employment before relying on the license. |
| Claimed license but no matching record | Wrong number, wrong state, identity mismatch or possible unlicensed activity | Ask for the exact Arizona license number and legal name before signing or paying. |
Consumer and Employer Verification Checklist
- Legal name and Arizona license number.
- Salesperson or broker credential type.
- Current database status.
- Expiration date.
- Current employing brokerage or entity.
- Employment type.
- Designated broker.
- Relevant public disciplinary actions.
- Verification date and official source.
- Business cards.
- Social-media profiles.
- Brokerage biography pages.
- Old printed licenses.
- Private directory listings.
- REALTOR® membership claims.
- Arizona LLC or corporation registration alone.
- A screenshot that you did not independently verify.
Independently verify the person and brokerage through ADRE. If the license record, company name, contact information or transaction instructions do not match what you were given, resolve the discrepancy before sending funds or signing.
Arizona Department of Real Estate Contact Details
Contact ADRE when the public record is unclear, a recent change has not appeared, or you need help with licensing, renewal, application or complaint routing.
| Detail | Current information | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Agency | Arizona Department of Real Estate | Arizona real estate licensing regulator. |
| Address | 100 N 15th Ave, Suite 201, Phoenix, AZ 85007 | Published ADRE mailing and contact address. |
| Phone | 602-771-7700 | General ADRE contact number. |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Closed for Arizona state holidays. |
| In-person assistance | Appointment only | ADRE states that in-person assistance has been appointment-only since August 30, 2024. |
| Applications after 4:30 p.m. | Not processed the same day | Plan earlier if same-day handling matters. |
ADRE describes its Message Center as its best and preferred communication method because questions, applications and complaints can be routed to the appropriate division.
Official Arizona Real Estate License Resources
Use these government pages for the final lookup, renewal, application, certified record, disciplinary check or contact action.
Arizona Real Estate License Lookup FAQs
What is the official Arizona real estate license lookup?
The official lookup is the Arizona Department of Real Estate Public Database. Use Individual License Search for a salesperson or broker and Entity License Search for a brokerage, company or branch.
Can I search an Arizona real estate license by name?
Yes. The individual search supports first, middle and last name plus nickname. A license number is usually the strongest identifier, and employer city, ZIP, county, status and license type can help narrow name matches.
What should I verify after finding an Arizona agent?
Confirm the legal name, license number, license type, current status, expiration date, employer, employment type and designated broker. Review employment history and public disciplinary information when relevant.
What does Eligible mean on an Arizona real estate license?
Current ADRE records can show an Eligible status with no current employer listed. Do not treat that result as proof of an active brokerage relationship; verify activation or employment before relying on the person for licensed activity.
Can ADRE show an agent’s brokerage and designated broker?
Yes. A detailed active individual record can show the current employer, hire date, employment type and designated broker. Employment history can also show prior brokerage relationships and sever dates.
Can I check Arizona real estate disciplinary actions online?
Yes. ADRE provides a separate Disciplinary Actions Search using license number, name, file number, order dates, order type and respondent type. Open the order itself when you need the disposition and conditions.
Does an open complaint prove that an Arizona agent violated the law?
No. ADRE states that open complaints represent unproven allegations and that many complaints may be found without merit and dismissed. Open-complaint information is confidential while the complaint is pending.
How do I get a certified Arizona real estate license history?
Search the individual license in the ADRE Public Database, open the correct record and select the Download Certified License History option. ADRE states that the electronic Certified License History is available without a fee.
How often do Arizona real estate licenses renew?
Arizona salesperson and broker licenses generally use a two-year license period. Current law requires 24 CE hours for salespersons and most associate brokers and 30 hours for designated brokers and specified associate brokers.
What should I do if I cannot find an Arizona agent or broker?
Try the exact Arizona license number, legal name, nickname and employer-location filters. Make sure you are using the individual search for a person and the entity search for a company. If a recent update may still be processing, recheck the database or contact ADRE at 602-771-7700.
Verify the Full Arizona Record Before You Rely on a License
Start with the Arizona Department of Real Estate public database, use the license number when possible, open the complete record and compare the credential type, status, expiration, employer and designated broker. Check the entity separately when a brokerage or branch is involved, and review public disciplinary orders when they matter to your decision.