https://www.dre.ca.gov/files/pdf/relaw/2023/regs.pdf
REGULATIONS OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONER As contained in the California Code of Regulations
Article 3. License Applications, Fees and Changes
2710. Applications and Notices of Change of Status.


            2710. Applications and Notices of Change of Status.
            (a) A person shall apply for an original license under the provisions of the Real Estate Law on the form of application
            prescribed by the Bureau. The applicant shall complete and sign the application form and submit it and the fee for the
            license in question to an office of the Bureau.



        (b) A licensee applying for renewal of a real estate license shall comply with the provisions of subdivision (a) and with
        the following provisions:
            (1) The application shall be submitted to the Bureau not more than 90 days before the expiration of the license to
            be renewed.
            (2) The applicant shall submit on forms prescribed by the Bureau, information to establish that the applicant has
            satisfied the continuing education prerequisites for license renewal in Article 2.5 of Chapter 3 of the Real Estate
            Law.
        (c) Notice of changes in license information or status required to be submitted to the Bureau under provisions of the
        Real Estate Law and regulations of the Commissioner shall be given on forms prescribed by the Bureau not later than
        five days after the effective date of the change unless otherwise provided in the applicable statute or regulation.