This applies to all new applicants obtaining a real estate license. We highly encourage prospective licensees to obtain their fingerprints and mail in their applications prior to starting class. Fingerprint clearance cards may take 5 – 8 weeks to process. This will speed up the process and enable them to be licensed shortly after completing our class and passing the state examination.
As of October 1, 2010, only a Fingerprint clearance card from the Department of Public Safety will be required by ADRE at the time of license application by new applicants. Disclosures will still be required on the application for licensure.
To obtain a Fingerprint clearance card an individual needs to do the following:
• Obtain a regular fingerprint card, and be fingerprinted. We will continue to have fingerprinters come to our school on a regular basis to fingerprint students.
• Obtain a Fingerprint card application from Hogan School
• Complete the application packet thoroughly and accurately. Enclose the Fingerprint clearance fee of $69.00 by cashier’s check, money order or check (payable to AZ Department of Public Safety) drawn on a business account.
• Mail the fingerprint card, the application packet, and the check, in a large envelope with sufficient postage and return address (in the top left corner of the envelope) to: Arizona Department of Public Safety, P O Box 18390, Phoenix, AZ 85005-8390.
• Processing time averages five to eight weeks, depending on whether or not there is a criminal record. Fingerprints will be used to obtain both state and federal criminal records check.
• Fingerprint clearance card is valid for six years.
• Fingerprint clearance precluding offenses may be found by visiting the State website: www.azleg.gov and view A.R.S. 41-1758.03.
• Fingerprint clearance card denials may be appealed through the Fingerprint clearance appeal board.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to call our office, Hogan School of Real Estate, at 327-6849 or 800-794-1390.