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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
STATE PUBLIC BENEFITS INFORMATION
RE 205A (Rev. 6/99)
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DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE
LICENSING
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Definitions
- National — An individual born in an outlying possession of the United States on or after the date of formal acquisistion of such possession.
- Public Benefit — For purposes of the Department of Real Estate "public benefits" means: a real estate license (borker, salesperson, or corporate officer); a mineral, oil and gas broker license; a prepaid rental listing service license; or a payment from the real estate recovery account. This applies to bothh original and renewal license applicants.
What to complete
- Citizens and nationals of the United States who meet all eligibility requirements may receive "public benefits" as defined above and in Section 2718, Title 10, California Code of Regulations. These individuals must fill out Sections I, I and IV of State Public Benefits Statement ((RE 205) to qualify.
- Aliens who meet all eligibility requirement may also receive benefits as defined in Section 2718 and must complete Sections I thorugh IV of State Public Benefits Statement (RE 205).
What to submit
- Completed RE 205 with your original signature. Photocopies and fax copies are not acceptable.
- Supporting document(s). Note: List A and B on RE 205 are the most common acceptable documents. The State Public Benefits (Comprehensive List) (RE 205B) contains a complete list of acceptable documents.
Mail to appropriate section/unit:
- Department of Real Estate
Original License Section — Broker
P.O. Box 187002
Sacramento, CA 95818-7002
- Department of Real Estate
Original License Section — Sales
P.O. Box 187002
Sacramento, CA 95818-7002
- Department of Real Estate
Salesperson Change Section
P.O. Box 187003
Sacramento, CA 95818-7003
- Department of Real Estate
Broker/Corporation Change Section
P.O. Box 187004
Sacramento, CA 95818-7004
- Department of Real Estate
Recovery Account Unit
P.O. Box 187007
Sacramento, CA 95818-7007
VITAL STATISTICS OFFICES
Call for information as to how to obtain a "full record" certified copy of a birth certificate from your state of birth or territory or U.S. Possession of birth.
States
| Alabama | (334) 613-5418 |
| Alaska | (907) 465-3391 |
| Arizona | (602) 255-3260 |
| Arkansas | (501) 661-2336 |
| California | (916) 445-2684 |
| Colorado | (303) 756-4464 |
| Connecticut | (860) 509-7897 |
| Delaware | (302)739-4721 |
| District of Columbia | (202) 645-5962 |
| Florida | (904) 487-3160 |
| Georgia | (404) 656-4900 |
| Hawaii | (808) 586-4533 |
| Idaho | (208) 334-5988 |
| Illinois | (217) 782-6555 |
| Indiana | (317) 233-2700 |
| Iowa | (515) 281-4944 |
| Kansas | (913) 296-1400 |
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| Kentucky | (502) 564-4212 |
| Louisiana | (504) 922-1184 |
| Maine | (207) 287-3184 |
| Maryland | (800) 832-3277 |
| Massachusetts | (617) 753-8600 |
| Michigan | (517) 335-8656 |
| Minnesota | (612) 623-5121 |
| Mississippi | (601) 960-7981 |
| Missouri | (314) 658-1134 |
| Montana | (406) 444-4228 |
| Nebraska | (402) 471-2871 |
| Nevada | (702) 687-4480 |
| New Hampshire | (603) 271-4654 |
| New Jersey | (609) 292-4087 |
| New Mexico | (505) 827-0121 |
| New York | (518) 474-3077 |
| North Carolina | (919) 733-3526 |
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| North Dakota | (701) 328-2360 |
| Ohio | (614) 466-2531 |
| Oklahoma | (405) 271-4040 |
| Oregon | (503) 731-4095 |
| Pennsylvania | (412) 656-3126 |
| Rhode Island | (401) 222-2811 |
| South Carolina | (803) 734-4830 |
| South Dakota | (605) 773-3355 |
| Tennessee | (615) 741-1763 |
| Texas | (512) 458-7111 |
| Utah | (801) 538-6105 |
| Vermont | (802) 863-7275 |
| Virginia | (804) 225-5000 |
| Washington | (360) 753-5936 |
| West Virginia | (304) 558-2931 |
| Wisconsin | (608) 266-1371 |
| Wyoming | (307) 777-7591 |
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Territories and U.S. Possessions
| America Samoa | (684) 633-1222 |
| Guam | 011-671-734-7292 |
| Puerto Rico | (809) 728-7980 ext. 238 |
| Virgin Islands |
| St. Croix | (809) 773-4050 |
| St. Thomas | (809) 774-1734 |
Commonweatlh of the
Northern Mariana Islands | (670) 234-6401 |
| Canal Zone | (800) 272-7854 |
