Establishing legal presence
Published by Kartik Subramaniam
In order to obtain a real estate license in California, you must prove that you have legal presence in the United States. This basically means that you must be here legally.
There are a few different ways to establish this. If you are a citizen, the most common ways are with either a birth certificate or a passport.
If you are a legal alien, you would most likely establish this by providing a copy (front and back) of a "green card".
There are a few more obscure ways of fulfilling this Department of Real Estate requirement. You can find them here:
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Kartik Subramaniam
Founder, Adhi Schools
Kartik Subramaniam is the Founder and CEO of ADHI Real Estate Schools, a leader in real estate education throughout California. Holding a degree from Cal Poly University, Subramaniam brings a wealth of experience in real estate sales, property management, and investment transactions. He is the author of nine books on real estate and countless real estate articles. With a track record of successfully completing hundreds of real estate transactions, he has equipped countless professionals to thrive in the industry.
