(a) Within the time set by the Commission, a real estate broker shall submit to the Commission:
(1) written notice of any change in the address of the principal office of the broker on the form that the Commission provides;
(2) the license certificate and pocket card of the broker; and
(3) a fee for issuance of a new license certificate and pocket card of $5.
(b) On receipt of the notice, fee, license certificate, and pocket card, the Commission shall issue a new license certificate and pocket card to the real estate broker for the unexpired period of the broker’s license.
(c) Within the time set by the Commission, a real estate broker shall submit to the Commission:
(1) written notice of any change in the address of a branch office of the broker on the form that the Commission provides;
(2) the branch office certificate; and
(3) a fee for the issuance of a new branch office certificate of $5.
(d) On receipt of the notice, fee, and branch office certificate, the Commission shall issue a new branch office certificate to the real estate broker for the unexpired period of the branch office certificate.
(e) If a real estate broker changes the address of the principal office or a branch office of the broker and fails to submit the required notice, the license of the broker shall be suspended automatically until the broker submits the required notice.
(f) If the address of the affiliated brokerage of a licensed associate real estate broker or a licensed real estate salesperson changes, within the time set by the Commission, the licensee shall submit to the Commission:
(1) written or electronic notice of any change in the address of the brokerage;
(2) the license certificate and pocket card of the licensee; and
(3) a fee for the issuance of a new license certificate and pocket card of $5.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers
Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Part II - General Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 17-511 - Limitation on Interest in Business by Associate Brokers and Salespersons
Section 17-512 - Formation of Various Business Entities by Salespersons and Associate Brokers
Section 17-513 - Division of Fees With Individual Licensed in Another State
Section 17-514 - Service of Process on and Venue for Nonresident Licensees
Section 17-515 - Implied Consent
Section 17-516 - Actions for Compensation for Providing Real Estate Brokerage Services
Section 17-518 - Branch Offices
Section 17-520 - Change in Location of Office
Section 17-521 - Dishonored Checks
Section 17-522 - Real Estate Conservation Areas
Section 17-523 - Notice About Taxes
Section 17-524 - Notice of Buyer's Right of Selection
Section 17-525 - Discriminatory Real Estate Practices in Baltimore City
Section 17-526 - Discriminatory Real Estate Practices in Montgomery County
Section 17-527 - Solicitation of Listings in Baltimore City and Baltimore County
Section 17-527.1 - Cessation of Errors and Omissions Insurance
Section 17-527.2 - Use of Trade Names by Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons -- Advertisements
Section 17-527.4 - Verification of Service Provider Licensing Status