Get your license history: Real estate brokers

Learn how to request your license history online or by mail.

Who needs a license history?

If you have a Washington State real estate broker license, you’ll need a license history or letter of good standing to apply for a license in another state.

How to get a license history

You can request your license history online or by mail. Be sure to include any extra forms required from the state you are applying to.

Request your license history online

Log into SecureAccess Washington (SAW)

Don't have a SAW account? Learn how to create a SAW account. Then complete the following steps:

Go to the Professional Licenses tab
Select your license number
Select the More Actions button
Select the Request License History button
Follow the steps and pay the $40 fee
Upload any other forms that the other state requires

We’ll email your license history to you within 10 business days.

Request your license history by mail

Mail a completed License History Request form with a check or money order for the $40 fee (payable to the Department of Licensing) to:

Real Estate Licensing
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3856
Seattle, WA 98124-3856

Please allow a minimum of 14 days for us to receive your application.

We'll email your license history to you. We can also email it to another state licensing office at your request.

For veterans, military personnel, and partners

Your military experience or training might help you meet licensing requirements. You may also be able to get a temporary license if you're moving here with a current license from another state. Learn more about using your military training to meet professional license requirements.

If you're a U.S. veteran, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement of your fees. Learn more about getting reimbursed for fees.