As of June 16th, 2025 all Massachusetts real estate salespersons and broker applications must be submitted directly to the board using their new licensing platform, eLIPSE.
The instructions on how to use the eLIPSE platform can be found on Mass.gov here and a step to step guide on how apply for your exam is available here
Before you apply for your real estate exam please read the following:
Make sure you have completed your pre-license course and downloaded your certificate of completion as you will need to upload it as part of the application. If you haven't downloaded it yet you can do so on your courses page
Confirm that your name, address, email and other information on your certificate is accurate and up to date. If it isn't, please contact us for assistance updating your information
You must have our Massachusetts school license number to apply. Freedom Trail Realty School, Inc.'s Massachusetts real estate school license number is #1266
Download and read your PSI candidate bulletin which explains the examination process and includes any required forms to apply for your exam such as
Personal Character Reference form: Your references are people who if contacted either now or in the future, will attest to your good character. References cannot be related to you by blood or marriage and cannot be someone who you do not know outside of the classroom.
CORI Form (Criminal Offender Record Information): You must download and notarize the two pages CORI form provided in the candidate bulletin and notarize it. You can get your CORI form notarized at either your local bank or the post office. You can also notarize it digitally with https://www.notarize.com/
Once you apply online via eLIPSE the DOL will start to review your application, and will notify you via email about the progress of your application.