In general, what must a licensee do if their personal information, such as their home address or license status, changes?

States require licensees to keep their records with the licensing authority current. Common reportable changes include a change of name, mailing or residence address, employing or sponsoring broker, or contact information, and a licensee must usually notify the commission within a set number of days and in the form the state specifies. Changing brokers in particular often requires formal transfer of the license. Keeping this information accurate lets the regulator communicate with the licensee and the public verify license status. The exact deadlines and procedures vary by state, but the general obligation to promptly report changes to the licensing authority is a standard state-portion requirement.