How long can a license remain involuntarily inactive?

A real estate license can remain involuntarily inactive for a period of two years. This means that if a license is not active for any reason, such as a failure to renew or the licensee not meeting specific continuing education requirements, it can stay inactive for up to this duration. After this two-year period, if the license has not been reactivated, the licensee may be required to go through additional processes to regain an active status or may risk losing the license entirely.

This timeframe is important for maintaining compliance with state regulations, ensuring that licensees remain up-to-date on changes in the real estate industry, and protecting consumers by ensuring that active real estate practitioners are qualified. Skills and knowledge in the real estate field can become outdated, which is why there is a limit on how long a license can stay inactive.