Trying to find directions to work through the intricate landscape of the timeshare industry can sometimes feel like venturing into uncharted territory, especially when it comes to understanding the licensing nuances of timeshare companies and sales agents. At the Finn Law Group, we recognize the pressing need for a reliable resource that demystifies this aspect for timeshare owners. This page is not a guide, but a well-rounded resource that aims to shed light on the state licensing protocols across the United States, offering a reference point for timeshare owners to make informed decisions.
The Significance of Licensing in the Timeshare Sector
A Shield Against Fraudulent Practices
In the timeshare sector, licensing acts as a formidable shield that protects owners from falling prey to fraudulent schemes and deceptive sales agents. It’s not just about safeguarding your monies, but also ensuring that you have peace of mind knowing that you are dealing with legitimate timeshare entities. Diving deeper into the licensing status of your timeshare company or sales agent can provide you with a clearer picture of their credibility and adherence to state regulations.
Promoting Accountability and Transparency
Licensing serves a dual purpose – it enforces compliance with the established state regulations and a base level of transparency within the timeshare industry.
Furthermore, licensing reflects a company’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of customer-oriented practices, thereby reducing instances of mistreatment or misleading claims against owners.
To sum it up, licensing is the basic mechanism in place to shield your rights as a timeshare owner, offering a semblance of security throughout the enduring financial commitment that comes with a timeshare.
Timeshare Licensing Directory
An Alphabetical List of All 50 States
To facilitate a direct search experience, we have assembled an extensive list of timeshare licensing in all 50 states, organized in alphabetical order. This list acts as access to information on the specific licensing requirements and regulatory bodies governing the timeshare industry in each state. By clicking on a state, you will be directed to a page with detailed insights and contact information for the respective regulatory agencies.
- ALABAMA:
Alabama Real Estate Commission
Timeshare Sales Agent License Required
Phone 334.242.5544 | Fax 334.270.9118
Website: http://www.arec.alabama.gov - ARIZONA:
Arizona Department of Real Estate
Real Estate License Required
Phone 602.468.1414 | FAX 602.468.0562
Website: - ARKANSAS:
Arkansas Real Estate Commission
Real Estate License Required
Phone 501.683.8010 | FAX 501.683.8020
Website: http://www.state.ar.us/arec - CALIFORNIA:
California Department of Real Estate
Real Estate License Required
Phone: (916) 227-0782
Website: https://www.dre.ca.gov/ - COLORADO:
Colorado Real Estate Commission
Real Estate License Required
Phone 303.894.2166 | FAX 303.894.2683
Website: - CONNECTICUT:
Real Estate / Timeshares are regulated by the Department of Consumer Protection
Real Estate License Required
Phone 860.713.6150 | FAX 860.713.7239
Website: - DELAWARE:
Delaware Real Estate Commission
Real Estate License Required
FAX 302/739-2711 – Phone 302/744-4519
Website: http://dpr.delaware.gov/ - WASHINGTON D.C.:
District of Columbia Real Estate Commission
Real Estate License Required
FAX 202/442-4528 – Phone 202/442-4320
Website: - FLORIDA:
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Real Estate License Required
FAX 407/317-7260 – Phone 407/481-5662
Website: - GEORGIA:
Georgia Real Estate Commission
Real Estate License Required
FAX 404/656-6650 – Phone 404/656-3916
Website: http://www.grec.state.ga.us - HAWAII:
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs -Real Estate
Real Estate License Required
FAX 808/586-2650 – Phone 808/586-2643 | 808/586-2709
Website: https://portal.ehawaii.gov/ - IDAHO: Idaho Real Estate Commission
Real Estate License Required
FAX 208/334-2050 – Phone 208/334-3285
Website: https://irec.idaho.gov/ - ILLINOIS:
Bureau of Real Estate Professions
Sales agents must be registered to an existing developer registration
FAX 217/782-7645 – Phone 217/785-0800
Website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/ - INDIANA:
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Real Estate License Required
Phone 317/234-3009
Website: https://www.in.gov/core/index.html - IOWA: Iowa Real Estate Commission
Real Estate License Required
FAX 515/281-7411 – Phone 515/281-7393 or 515/281-5910
Website: - KANSAS:
Kansas Real Estate Commission
Real Estate License Required
FAX 785/296-1771 – Phone 785/296-3411
Website: - KENTUCKY:
Kentucky Real Estate Commission
RE License Required
FAX 502/426-2717 – Phone 502/425-4273
Website: https://krec.ky.gov/ - LOUISIANA:
Louisiana Real Estate Commission
Registration as a timeshare salesperson, unless already a licensed RE Agent.
FAX 225/925-4431 – Phone 225/925-4771
Website: - MAINE:
Maine Real Estate Commission
No License Required
FAX 207/624-8637 -Phone 207/624-8603
Website: - MARYLAND:
Maryland Real Estate Commission
RE License required
FAX 410/333-0023 – Phone 410/230-6200
Website: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/ - MASSACHUSETTS:
Massachusetts Real Estate Board
RE License required
FAX 617/727-2669 – Phone 617/727-2373
Website: https://www.mass.gov/ - MICHIGAN:
Michigan State Board of Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons
RE License required
FAX 517/241-9280 – Phone 517/241-9288
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/som - MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Commerce Department
RE License required
FAX 651/284-4107 Phone 651/296-6319
Website: https://mn.gov/portal/ - MISSISSIPPI:
Mississippi Real Estate Commission
RE License required
FAX 601/932-2990 – Phone 601/932-9191
Website: https://www.mrec.ms.gov/ - MISSOURI:
Missouri Real Estate Commission
No Timeshare or RE License Required
FAX 573/751-2777 – Phone 573/751-2628
Website: https://pr.mo.gov/Default.asp - MONTANA:
Montana Board of Realty Regulation
Special Timeshare Sales License Required
FAX 406/841-2323 – Phone 406/444-2961
Website: https://bsd.dli.mt.gov/ - NEBRASKA:
Nebraska Real Estate Commission
RE License required
FAX 402/471-4492 – Phone 402/471-2004
Website: https://nrec.nebraska.gov/ - NEVADA:
Nevada Dept. Business & Industry–Real Estate Division
Timeshare agent license required. FAX 702/486-4275 – Phone 702/486-4033
Website: https://red.nv.gov/ - NEW HAMPSHIRE:
New Hampshire Real Estate Commission
RE License required
FAX 603/271-1039 – Phone 603/271-2701
Website:
- NEW JERSEY:
New Jersey Real Estate Commission, Bureau of Subdivided Land Sales Control
RE License required
Phone 609-292-8385
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/division_rec/licensing/reclic_menu.htm - NEW MEXICO:
New Mexico Real Estate Commission, Regulation and Licensing Department
RE License Required
FAX 505/246-0725 – Phone 505/841-9120 or 800/801-7505
Website: https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/real-estate-commission/ - NEW YORK:
New York Division of Licensing Services
RE License required
Phone 518/473-2728
Website: https://dos.ny.gov/licensing-services - NORTH CAROLINA:
North Carolina Real Estate Commission
RE License required
Phone 919/875-3700
Website: https://www.ncrec.gov/ - NORTH DAKOTA:
North Dakota Real Estate Commission
(Does not reference timeshare.)
Website: https://www.realestatend.org/ - OHIO:
Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing
RE License required
Phone: (614) 466-4100
Website: - OKLAHOMA:
Oklahoma Real Estate Commission.
No Special License Required
Phone 405/521-3387
Website: https://oklahoma.gov/orec.html - OREGON: Oregon Real Estate Agency
RE License Required
Phone 503/378-4170
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/Pages/index.aspx - PENNSYLVANIA:
Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission
Timeshare Sales Person License Required
Phone 717/783-3658
Website: https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov - RHODE ISLAND:
Rhode Island Department of Business
RE License Required
Phone401/222-2255
Website: - SOUTH CAROLINA:
South Carolina Dept. of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
Timeshare Salesperson License Required
Phone 803/896-4400
Website: https://llr.sc.gov/ - SOUTH DAKOTA:
South Dakota Real Estate Commission
Timeshare Agent License Required
Phone: 605/773-3600
Website: https://dlr.sd.gov/
- TENNESSEE: Tennessee Real Estate Commission
Timeshare Salesperson License Required
Phone: 615/741-2273
Website: https://licenses.app.tn.gov/licenses/view?id=984 - TEXAS:
Texas Real Estate Commission
No Special License Required
Phone 512 936-3000
Website: https://www.trec.texas.gov/ - UTAH:
Utah Division of Real Estate
Timeshare Agent License Required
Phone: 801/530-6747
Website: https://realestate.utah.gov/ - VERMONT:
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation
RE License Required
Phone: 802/828-3228
Website:
- VIRGINIA:
Virginia Dept. of Professional & Occupational Regulation
No Special License Required
Phone: 804/367-8526
Website: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/ - WASHINGTON:
State of Washington Dept. of Licensing, Business & Professional Division– Real Estate Timeshare Salesperson License Required
Phone: 360/664-6500
Website: https://www.dol.wa.gov/ - WEST VIRGINIA:
West Virginia Real Estate Commission
RE License required
Phone: 304/558-3555
Website: - WISCONSIN:
Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing
Timeshare Salesperson License Required
Phone: (608) 266-5439
Website: https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Home.aspx - WYOMING:
Wyoming Real Estate Commission
RE License required
Phone: 307/777-7141
Website: https://realestate.wyo.gov/
Informed Decision-Making
Our list tool is designed to give you the important information you need to move through the timeshare licensing checks with ease. Use this for informed decision-making that can empower you to make sound choices about your timeshare, starting with licensing.
Connecting with the Finn Law Group
If you find yourself with additional questions or in need of a bit more clarity, remember that the Finn Law Group is here to help you. We warmly invite you to get in touch with us for one-on-one assistance, where our team of seasoned professionals is eager to guide you through any complexities you might come across. Leveraging a wealth of knowledge in the timeshare sector, we are prepared to provide you with insights and advice that are suited to your specific situation, helping you navigate any timeshare ownership issues with confidence and ease.
Diving Deeper with Additional Resources
For those eager to learn more about timeshare, the Finn Law Group Blog is your go-to resource. Packed with hundreds of articles that cover a wide range of timeshare topics, it’s a straightforward and informative platform for expanding your knowledge. If you’re curious about the ins and outs of licensing processes or other aspects of timeshares, our blog offers clear and detailed insights to satisfy your curiosity and assist in making informed decisions. You can also check out our Twitter page for other news and information.
The Finn Law Group is unwavering in our dedication to providing timeshare owners with the essential tools and information necessary to navigate the industry. Following the insights available on our blog, we hope that this page will stand as a fundamental resource in your ongoing efforts to become a thoroughly informed timeshare owner.
