How to Look Up an Arizona Real Estate License

Arizona's Department of Real Estate maintains a public license database you can search for free—no account, no login required. Whether you're verifying an agent before signing a contract, checking your own license status, or confirming a potential hire's credentials, the lookup takes about 30 seconds.

Where to Find the ADRE License Search

Go to azre.gov and navigate to the License Search tool under Public Services. The database is maintained by the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) and reflects current license status for every salesperson, broker, and real estate school licensed in the state.

How to Look Up a License

You can search by any of the following:

• Full name (first and last)
• License number (if you have it)
• Business or brokerage name
• License type (salesperson, broker, school)

Enter what you have and run the search. Results return the licensee's name, license number, license type, status, issue date, expiration date, and the brokerage they're affiliated with.

If you get multiple results for a common name, filter by city or narrow using additional fields until you locate the right individual.

What the License Status Results Mean

Active: The license is current and the person is authorized to practice real estate in Arizona. This is what you want to see before working with an agent or hiring someone.

Inactive: The license exists but the person is not currently authorized to engage in real estate transactions. An inactive license can be reactivated, but the holder cannot legally represent clients while inactive.

Expired: The license was not renewed before the expiration date. The person cannot legally conduct real estate business until they renew and meet any applicable continuing education requirements.

Suspended: The license has been temporarily restricted by ADRE, typically due to a disciplinary action or regulatory violation. The licensee cannot practice during the suspension period.

Revoked: ADRE has permanently terminated the license. A revoked license cannot be reinstated through standard renewal.

If you're a consumer, Active is the only status that clears someone to represent you in a transaction. If you see anything else, ask questions before proceeding.

Why You Might Look Up a License

Before hiring an agent: Verifying Active status takes 30 seconds and confirms the person is currently authorized to practice. It also shows you their brokerage affiliation and how long they've been licensed—two data points worth knowing.

Checking your own license: If you're approaching your renewal date or had a lapse in continuing education, running a self-check on your license status in ADRE is the fastest way to confirm where you stand before your expiration date becomes a problem.

Background checks for brokerages: Hiring brokerages routinely verify license status before bringing on new agents. The ADRE database is the official source—faster and more accurate than relying on a candidate's self-reported information.

Checking a school or instructor: The same lookup covers licensed real estate schools and instructors. If you're evaluating where to take your pre-licensing course, you can confirm the school is actively licensed with ADRE before enrolling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ADRE license lookup free?
Yes. The ADRE License Search is a public database and free to use—no account or login required.

Can I see if an agent has had disciplinary actions?
The ADRE database shows current license status, but for full disciplinary history including consent orders, citations, and formal hearings, check ADRE's public enforcement records, also available at azre.gov.

What if I can't find someone in the ADRE database?
If a name search returns no results, the person may not hold an Arizona real estate license. It's also possible they're licensed under a different name (maiden name, legal name vs. professional name). Try searching by license number if you have it, or contact ADRE directly.

How often is the ADRE database updated?
The ADRE database reflects real-time license status. Renewals, status changes, and new licenses are reflected as they're processed by ADRE.

Don't Have Your Arizona License Yet?

The ADRE database only lists people who've already completed the 90-hour pre-licensing course, passed the state exam, and submitted their application. If you're not in there yet, here's how to get started.

ASREB students pass the Arizona Real Estate Exam at a 74% rate—above the statewide average. View pre-licensing course options →