California Business and Professions Code

§ 10162

BPC § 10162 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 4 · Part 1 · Ch. 3 · Art. 2

Statute text

(a)Every licensed real estate broker shall have and maintain a definite place of business in the State of California that serves as the broker’s office for the transaction of business. This office shall be the place where the broker’s license is displayed and where personal consultations with clients are held.

(b)A real estate license does not authorize the licensee to do business except from the location stipulated in the real estate license as issued or as altered pursuant to Section 10161.8.

(c)(1) Every applicant for a real estate broker or salesperson license shall provide to the commissioner their current office or mailing address, a current telephone number, and a current electronic mail address that they maintain or use to perform any activity that requires a real estate license at which the department may contact the licensee.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 786, Sec. 21. (SB 774) Effective January 1, 2026.