Please note - a Team name is not the same as a DBA. A Team name may only be used by an
actual team (multiple agents). It must include the last name of a Team member and include the
word Team, Group, or Associates. A single agent may not use a Team name.
The CA DRE and CAR provide quick reference guides for DBAs which also describes what words and types of names are allowed or not allowed in the DBA/Fictitious Business Name.
For those who prefer to use a DBA rather than a Team name, the following procedures must
be followed even if you are not new to Real Brokerage Technologies.
When using the DBA, it MUST be co-branded with Real Broker.
*** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ***
If the FBN is not correct, it will need to be amended with the County of San Diego prior to submission to DRE. Below are the reasons DRE will not approve.
1. In Section 1, DRE will not approve with LLC or INC in FBN name. They do not license LLCs.
2. In Section 2, the "Located At" Address must be 1420 Kettner Blvd. #100 San Diego, CA 92101. This is our main CA address with DRE and they require that address. The Business Mailing address below can be whatever you'd like.
3. The Registrant Name in section 3 must be your personal name. DRE requires the Salesperson/Broker-Associate Owned DBAs to be owned by you personally and not an entity.
4. In Section 4 check the "Individual" box.
Salesperson/Broker Associate DBA Processing Google Form
To have your DBA processed by Real, there are several steps required.
Please review this document in its entirety prior to submitting your request.
Step 1 – Inform the State Broker you are seeking approval for a DBA. Any state-specific questions regarding the Dept. of Real Estate need to be discussed with the State Broker. Apply using the CA Salesperson/Broker Assoc. DBA Process Google Form.
Step 2 – Upload the required documentation to the CA DBA Process Google Form for review. The application will not be reviewed until all requested documents have been submitted.
PLEASE use the following naming convention sample for all documents:
state_first name _last name_ lease (doc type)
- San Diego County stamped and recorded FBN paperwork
- Proof of publication
- DRE form RE 247 completed and signed by the agent with the box checked to add it under our license.
- CAR form SOFBN- Salesperson’s Own Fictitious Business Name AND EMAIL TO CAADMIN@THEREALBROKERAGE.COM
Per CAR Legal and the DRE- Any salesperson or broker associate who currently has a DBA and wants to use it at Real Brokerage Technologies, Inc. must complete the following steps:
The Fictitious Business Name Statement (FBNS) MUST be filed in San Diego County as the county requirement is that all DBA’s must be filed in the county where the main office address is located.
An agent may have filed their DBA in another county other than San Diego County,
but it must be filed in San Diego County because our main office address is in that
County.
The agent will be responsible for completing all necessary FBNS paperwork which
includes paying all associated costs including but not limited to notary, filing and
publication fees in San Diego County.
San Diego County FBN Information - PLEASE READ - Instructions for filing by mail or in person
San Diego County ONLINE Registration Kiosk
San Diego County FBN Statement - printable form
Please review the SAMPLE to properly complete the FBN Statement Form
INSTRUCTIONS to complete the FBN Statement form
- Section (1) Enter your DBA EXACTLY how you will use it in operations/advertising/marketing
- Section (2) Enter 1420 Kettner Blvd., #100, San Diego, CA 92101
- Real Broker Technologies. main office address is required
- Section (3) Enter your name and residence address. Do not enter the name of a corporation or LLC. The DBA registrant must show as an individual real person or the DRE won’t accept it to register it under our Real Brokerage Technologies license on the DRE site.
- Section (4) Enter how you conduct YOUR business. Most agents will check the box An Individual
- Section (5) place N/A or date you started using the DBA
- Section (6) Sign the form and print your name
File and PAY FILING FEE for DBA with San Diego County Clerk
Once the DBA is approved, you can reach out to the East County Californian 619-441-0400, or another publication, to publish your fictitious business name in the local newspaper.
Complete RE 247 on CA DRE
Please see attached link for fillable RE 247 form http://www.dre.ca.gov/files/pdf/forms/re247.pdf
Required information:
(1) Real Brokerage Technologies License Number: 02022092
(2) Broker or Corporate Name: Real Brokerage Technologies
(3A) CHECK ADD
Fictitious Business Name - EXACT DBA Name filed with SD County
(4) Printed Name of Salesperson/Broker Associate: Your name
(5) DRE License Number - Your license number
(6) Your signature
(7) Date
Do not complete (8), (9), and (10). CA Broker/Officer will complete
Please review the SAMPLE RE 247 form
Complete CAR Form SOFBN: Salesperson Owned Fictitious Business Name Agreement
Please follow this sample to complete the document for Broker signature
Once the FBN and publishing paperwork is received by CA Broker/Officer, and the CA Broker/Officer signs the RE 247 and SOFBN, the CA Broker will return all documents to the Agent for the Agent to mail directly to the DRE. Once the DRE processes the filing, the new DBA will then be added under the Real Brokerage Technologies corporate license.
Once the above steps have been completed and the DBA appears under the Real Brokerage Technologies license on the DRE:
- Agents holding a salesperson’s license must complete the DRE form RE247 to cancel this DBA under their license or that of their former brokerage and mail it to the DRE for processing.
- Broker Associates must complete DRE form RE204 to cancel the current DBA under their license. If their DBA hangs under another broker’s license, the RE247 must be filed with the DRE.
Do not complete this last set of steps until your DBA appears under the Real Brokerage Technologies license on the DRE site.
When using the DBA, it MUST be co-branded with Real Broker.
Until all of these steps are completed, agents may not use a DBA on any signage, advertising, or marketing materials.
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