Apply for a real estate licence

This licence is for a real estate agency’s designated representative. An agent can be an agency’s only employee or can manage 1 or more salespeople. Some Canadian jurisdictions refer to a real estate agent as a real estate broker.

Eligibility

You must meet 1 of the following sets of requirements.

Option 1

• You:
  • are at least 19 years old;
  • will work for a real estate agency licensed in the Yukon as a designated agent; and
  • have held a Yukon real estate salesperson licence for at least 1 year before submitting your application.

Option 2

• You:
  • are at least 19 years old;
  • will work for a real estate agency licensed in the Yukon as a designated agent;
  • hold a current real estate broker licence or the equivalent in another Canadian jurisdiction;
  • are in good standing in that jurisdiction; and
  • have completed the Yukon real estate statutes pre-licensing course and exam with a grade of at least 75 per cent.

Complaints or actions against you

If you've had any complaints or disciplinary or criminal action against you:

• we'll assess your eligibility on a case-by-case basis; and
• we may not approve your registration or licensing.

Documents we require

You'll need to provide the following documents with your application. You must provide these in an electronic format such as JPG, PDF or PNG.

All applicants

All applicants must provide their current government-issued photo ID for the agency owner (not a health care card).

All applicants licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction

You must provide your verification of registration. All jurisdictions you're currently licensed in must send this verification directly to Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (PLRA).

The portal has more details on these documentation requirements.

Fees and payment information

Fees

Annual licence fees

• To do business in a municipality in the Yukon: $25
• To do business outside of a Yukon municipality: $110
• If you do business in both: $135

Payment

If we approve your application, we'll email you an invoice for your annual licensing fee. Once you receive this invoice, you can pay through the portal.

This licence is for a real estate professional who will work under a real estate agent (broker).

Eligibility

You must meet 1 of the following sets of requirements.

Option 1

• You:
  • are at least 19 years old;
  • have lived in the Yukon for at least 3 months before applying for your licence;
  • keep a permanent residence in the Yukon;
  • passed the University of British Columbia Real Estate Trading Services Licensing Course;
  • passed the Yukon real estate statutes exam; and
  • are sponsored by a Yukon licensed real estate agent.

Option 2

• You:
  • are at least 19 years old;
  • hold a current real estate salesperson licence or the equivalent in another Canadian jurisdiction;
  • are in good standing in that jurisdiction; and
  • passed the Yukon real estate statutes exam;  and
  • are sponsored by a Yukon licensed real estate agent.

Complaints or actions against you

If you've had any complaints or disciplinary or criminal action against you:

• we'll assess your eligibility on a case-by-case basis; and
• we may not approve your registration or licensing.

Documents we require

You'll need to provide the following documents with your application. You must provide these in an electronic format such as JPG, PDF or PNG.

All applicants

You must provide your current government-issued photo ID (not a health care card).

All applicants licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction

You must provide your verification of registration, sent directly to Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (PLRA) from all jurisdictions you are currently licensed in.

All applicants not licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction

You must provide your certificate of completion of the University of British Columbia Real Estate Trading Services Licensing Course.

The portal has more details on these documentation requirements.

Fees and payment information

Fees

Annual licence fee: $50

Payment

If we approve your application, we'll email you an invoice for your $50 annual licensing fee. Once you receive this invoice, you can pay through the portal.

Before you apply for a real estate agent or salesperson licence you must complete the Yukon real estate statutes pre-licensing exam. The passing grade for this exam is 75 per cent.

Contact us at realestate.plra@yukon.ca for instructions on accessing the study manual and exam.

Go to the online portal

For all licence types

1. Create a profile. With your profile you'll be able to:
   • log in to the portal at any time;
   • upload documents;
   • view your registration information; and
   • apply for a licence
2. Apply for a licence.
   • Follow the steps after clicking on "Apply for a licence" under the "Licensing" tab.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Submit the form.

Tips

• You do not have to submit an application to create a profile on the portal.
• Prepare your documents ahead of time. Save them first as digital files so that they're ready to upload when you apply.
• You can take a picture of a document with your mobile device to submit it as a digital document.