Application Instructions For Real Estate Llc/llp - Washington Secretary Of State printable pdf download

Application Instructions for

Real Estate LLC/LLP

Licensing Procedures for a New LLC/LLP

Procedures for Changing Designated Broker

1. Return current real estate license released by broker.

A. Outgoing designated broker must submit:

2. Complete Application for Real Estate LLC/LLP License.

1. All real estate licenses displaying his/her name, including

(Reverse of this document.)

the LLC/LLP license and any branch office licenses.

3. Submit a stamped copy of the Certificate of Formation

2. A copy of his/her letter of resignation to the company.

which has been filed with the Secretary of State.

3. A letter itemizing all funds being held in the Real Estate

Note: Foreign LLC’s/LLP’s (those not formed in the state

Trust Bank Account(s) showing buyer, seller, and amount

of Washington) must furnish a copy of their certificate of

held. The new designated broker must also sign this

authority to conduct business in the state of Washington. To

letter accepting responsibility for the accounts as the new

obtain a certificate of authority, contact the Secretary of

designated broker.

State’s office at (360) 753-7115.

4. A letter listing the names and license numbers of all sales

4. Provide a copy of minutes specifying name of designated

personnel who were employed under him/her as

broker. Note - Designated Broker must be either a member

designated broker of the company. The new designated

or manager of the LLC or a partner in the LLP.

broker must also sign this letter accepting responsibility

for the sales personnel under his/her employment as the

5. Appoint all real estate salespersons or associate brokers on

new designated broker.

the appropriate forms with a $26.50 fee. These licensees

Note: In order to keep your associate broker’s license on

must have their current licenses released and returned to

active status in this or any other company, you must

this office by their present brokers.

submit a completed Application for Real Estate License

6. The fee for the LLC/LLP is $180.00. The fee for the

and a $26.50 fee. Otherwise, your license will be placed

designated broker is $26.50 for a transfer or $180.00 for a

on inactive status.

first broker’s license (one who has passed the broker’s

B. Incoming designated broker must submit:

examination but not applied for a broker’s license prior to

this time).

1. Signatures on the two letters described in sections 3 and

4 above.

Company Name Change

2. A completed Application for Real Estate Limited Liability

1. Return all real estate licenses showing former company

Company or Partnership (the reverse of these

name.

instructions) and an Application for Branch Office for

each branch (if applicable). Contact this office if you need

2. Complete Application for Real Estate Limited Liability

a Branch Office application.

Company or Partnership (the reverse of these instructions).

3. A copy of the minutes appointing the designated broker

3. Submit a copy of the Name Change Amendment that has

and listing the members, managers, or partners in the

been stamped and filed with the Secretary of State’s Office.

company. The new designated broker must be a member

(For more information, contact the Secretary of State’s Office

or manager of the LLC or a partner of the LLP.

at (360) 753-7115).

4. His/her current license released and returned by the

4. All licensees must complete an Application for Real Estate

broker.

License.

5. Fees are: $26.50 for the company (includes designated broker)

$26.50 for each licensee

Note: If adding or changing only a DBA name, steps 3 and 4

Important - Company Names Information

do not apply. Under those circumstances, only the Real

When opening a new company or changing your company name,

Estate Limited Liability Company or Limited Liability

please check the availability of the desired name with our office.

Partnership license needs to be returned.

Submit your request in writing to the address above, or send a

FAX to (360) 586-0998. Include your telephone number and

Branch Office(s)

1. Return branch office license(s).

address on the request so we may contact you. If the name is

available, we will reserve it for you for 60 days. Names cannot

2. Complete Application for Branch Office License (request one

be checked by telephone.

from this office).

3. All licensees must complete an Application for Real Estate

Note: Approval or issuance of a name by other state agencies

License.

or divisions of this agency does not insure that it will be issued

by this office. Please don’t order signs, stationery, business

4. Fees are: $26.50 for the branch office

cards, etc. until the license has been issued.

$26.50 for each licensee (See note above.)

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