How do I change my name or address with the NCREC?
Maintaining current and accurate personal information with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) is a non-negotiable compliance requirement. The rules on updating your contact details are strict. How do you change your name or address with the NCREC, and what is the deadline?
NCREC Rule 58A .0103(b) requires every broker to notify the Commission of a change in residence address, firm address, telephone number, email address, or legal name within 10 days of the change.
Changing Your Addresses and Contact Information
Changing your address is the simplest process and can usually be handled entirely online without a fee:
- Residence Address/Email/Phone: You can typically update your home address, email, and phone number instantly by logging into the secure Licensee Portal on the NCREC website using your license number and PIN.
- Firm/Office Address: The Broker-in-Charge (BIC) is primarily responsible for updating the firm’s main address using a specific online form (REC 2.21, Firm/Office Address Change Request). You must still check your record to ensure the change is complete.
Changing Your Legal Name
Changing your name (due to marriage, divorce, or court order) is a more formal process because it requires the NCREC to reissue your license certificate and pocket card.
- Submit the Form: You must complete and submit Form REC 1.22 (Request BROKER Name Change And/Or Request To Replace BROKER License/Pocket Card).
- Provide Documentation: You must upload or submit legal documentation proving the name change (e.g., marriage certificate, court order, or divorce decree).
- Pay Fee: A small fee (typically $5.00) is required to process the change and reissue your official documents.
Compliance Warning: Failing to notify the NCREC of an address change within the 10-day window is a technical violation of License Law. It can cause you to miss critical time-sensitive renewal or disciplinary notices, potentially leading to the lapse or expiration of your license.
Key Takeaway
NC Brokers must report any change in address, phone number, or email via the NCREC Licensee Portal within 10 days. A legal name change requires submitting Form REC 1.22, along with legal documentation and a fee, to the NCREC to maintain compliance and receive a reissued pocket card.