All licences expire on September 30 each year. To remain licensed, real estate, mortgage brokerage, property management, and condominium management licensees must renew on or before September 30.
Renewal applications begin and are processed through myRECA. Review the tutorials for renewing your licence for additional assistance:
Tutorial for renewing an associate or associate broker within myRECA
Tutorial for renewing a brokerage within myRECA
Brokers can begin renewing their broker and brokerage licences through their myRECA accounts this year on August 15th. RECA will send a notice to remind brokers that they can begin renewing. Brokers renew by clicking the Renew button under the My Brokerage tab. Associates and associate brokers in the brokerage are unable to renew until the broker renews the brokerage. RECA usually gives brokers an additional week to renew before notifying the rest of the industry that renewals have started. Brokers will know their brokerage is renewed when the circle next to their brokerage licence turns green.
Associates and associate brokers can begin renewing their licence this year on August 22nd. RECA will send a notice to remind licensees that they can begin renewing. Associates and associate brokers renew by clicking the Renew button under the Licensing tab, following the steps, and paying their fee. They will know they’re renewed when the circle next to their licence turns green. Associates and associate brokers cannot renew until their broker has renewed the brokerage licence.
There is no relicensing education requirement for 2022.
Mortgage Broker Update 2020 – Managing Mortgage Brokers
The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) advances knowledge, skills, and practice through education and services to real estate licensees. The Mortgage Broker Update 2020 for Managing Mortgage Brokers is the Re-licensing Education Program (REP) for those who want to maintain their licence as a broker. Enrol in this eLearning course by logging into your myRECA account and go to the Education tab. You’ll find the course in the Course Catalogue.
Upon completion, mortgage brokers will receive 3 compulsory continuing education credits approved by Mortgage Professionals Canada (MPC). Licensees who have the Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) designation can claim these credits by self-reporting their course completion.
Real Estate Update 2019 (Real Estate Brokers)
All real estate associate brokers and brokers must complete the Real Estate Update 2019 for Real Estate Brokers course prior to renewing in September 2019.
The course covers: risk management, cybersecurity, and occupational health and safety. The estimated time to complete the course is about 3 – 5 hours. The course is divided into sessions that enable you to complete it in segments. Enrol in this eLearning course by logging into your myRECA account and go to the Education tab. You’ll find the course in the Course Catalogue.
Real Estate Update 2019 (All Real Estate Professionals)
All real estate licensees (including all brokers and associate brokers) must complete the Real Estate Update 2019 (All Real Estate Professionals) course prior to renewing in September 2019.
This course covers:
Self-regulation
Radon
Cannabis
Advertising
Clean Energy Improvement Program
The estimated time to complete the course is about 3-5 hours. The course is divided into 3 sessions, which enables you to complete it in segments. You can complete it online at no cost. To enrol in the course, log in to your myRECA account and go to the Education tab. You’ll find the course in the Course Catalogue.
Real Estate Update 2019 (commercial/property management)
All real estate professionals licensed in commercial and/or property management, including all brokers and associate brokers, must also complete Real Estate Update 2019 (commercial/property management) prior to renewing in September 2019. The estimated time to complete the course is about 6–8 hours, depending on your familiarity with the content. If you choose not to complete this course, you will no longer be authorized in those sectors, and if you’re a broker or associate broker, you will lose that licence class and become an associate. You can complete the course online through your myRECA account in the Course Catalogue.
Q A | How do I retrieve my login information (username and/or password) for myRECA? You can reset your password &/or username by clicking the appropriate Forgot Password or Forgot Username link on the myRECA login page and answering your security question(s). |
Q A | Do I need to complete any update courses before I can renew this year? There are no update courses required this year to renew. |
Q A | How much are the renewal fees? Real Estate Broker/Brokerage $1,200 |
Q A | What methods of payment do you accept online? • Visa |
Q A | Can I pay my renewal fees by cash or cheque? If you are unable to pay your renewal online, you can send a cheque, bank draft, or money order to RECA, ensuring that the payment: |
Q A | I paid my renewal fees by cheque, why doesn't my account show my licence has been renewed? Once our Accounting Services Department has applied your payment to your myRECA account, you will receive an automated email instructing you to log in to your myRECA account to complete your licensing transaction. |
Q A | I just became newly licensed or reinstated recently, do I have to renew? Yes, if you wish to continue practicing after September 30th, you must renew. |
Q A | I declared bankruptcy (was charged with or convicted of a criminal offense/had a judgment/was disciplined) this year. Do I have to report it during my renewal? Licensees must notify the registrar immediately about certain events that occur while they are licensed pursuant to Section 40(1) of the Rules.
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Q A | How do I know if I completed my renewal correctly? Go to the Licensing Tab in your myRECA account. You have successfully renewed if:
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Q A | Where can I get my renewal receipt? Non-Brokers RECA does not email receipts for licensing payments. You can access your receipt on the My Account, Payment History page of your myRECA account.
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Q A | Where can I get my renewal receipt? Brokers Depending how you paid for your broker/brokerage renewal application, you can find the renewal receipt on the My Account, Payment History page or the My Brokerage, Payment History page. If you cannot find your receipt in your myRECA account, please email licensing@reca.ca after October 1st. |
Q A | I want to transfer to another brokerage. What should I to do? If you transfer your licence after you have renewed with your current brokerage, your renewal will be cancelled and your renewal fee will be refunded. You will have to complete the renewal process again with your new brokerage before September 30.
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Q A | I tried to renew but I got a message saying I’ve already started an application You can access and complete the renewal application you started by going to the My Account tab, My Applications page, and clicking Complete beside your renewal application. |
Q A | I renewed one of my brokerages but now I can’t renew the other You must log out and back in to your myRECA account to clear the session. This will allow you to renew your second brokerage. |
Q A | I’ve already completed my renewal, but now I’ve changed my mind. What do I do? If you wish to cancel your renewal, email your request to licensing@reca.ca before September 30, we will reverse your renewal and refund your renewal fee (to you or your broker, depending on who paid for it).
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Q A | I don’t want to renew. What do I need to do? - Broker You should cease your brokerage via the My Brokerage tab in myRECA and inform any licensees with your brokerage. Refer to this myRECA tutorial if you require assistance.
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Q A | I don’t want to renew. What do I need to do? – Non-broker You or your broker can cancel your registration in myRECA, or you can let your registration lapse by not completing your renewal.
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Q A | How does a broker change payment responsibility on a renewal application? A broker can pay for a renewal application that is assigned to the applicant for payment.
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Q A | I opted to pay my broker/brokerage renewal later, but now it’s not letting me use the credit on my brokerage account. Please email us at licensing@reca.ca so that we can configure the application accordingly. |
Q A | How do I know which of my brokerage’s licensees have completed their renewal? Go to the Renewal Summary Report on the My Brokerage tab, My People page to view the status of your licensees’ renewals. |