Regulatory transfer fee
No fee
Initiated by
Principal Broker of new brokerage
Practice rule
One sponsoring brokerage at a time
Expired licence
Reinstatement rules may apply instead
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The FSRA transfer process
FSRA says a licensed Level 1 agent, Level 2 agent or broker can transfer to another brokerage if the licence has not expired. The Principal Broker of the new brokerage initiates the transfer through Licensing Link, the licensee confirms the transfer, and the new Principal Broker submits it.
FSRA currently charges no fee for a licence transfer. A licensee can practice under only one sponsoring brokerage at a time.
Resolve the commercial transition before clicking transfer
The regulatory transfer can be simple while the business transition is not. Review your existing agreement for notice, outstanding commissions, chargebacks, client database, renewals, marketing assets, team obligations, confidentiality, outstanding files and post-termination restrictions.
This page is not legal advice. If the contractual consequences are material or disputed, obtain independent legal advice before acting.
Create a live-file transition list
Before moving, identify every active client and transaction and determine who remains responsible for the file. A borrower with a financing-condition deadline should not discover the brokerage transition through a missed lender request.
Coordinate with both brokerages on permitted communication, lender records, document access and compliance responsibilities. Do not move confidential client information outside authorized systems merely because you originated the relationship.
Use the move to fix the reason you are leaving
If the problem was training, ask the next brokerage to show the curriculum. If it was economics, model net payout. If it was slow deal support, ask for escalation standards. If it was technology, see the actual workflow. Changing logos without changing the operating problem simply resets the frustration.
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Agent applicationFrequently asked questions
Does FSRA charge a fee to transfer a mortgage-agent licence?
FSRA currently says there is no fee for transferring a Level 1, Level 2 or broker licence to another brokerage.
Who starts the mortgage-agent transfer?
The Principal Broker at the new brokerage initiates the transfer application through Licensing Link.
Can I keep working for my old brokerage while joining the new one?
You can practice under only one sponsoring brokerage at a time. Coordinate the effective transition carefully for live client files.
Primary sources
Licensing rules and fees can change. These pages are reviewed against primary regulatory sources; always verify current requirements before applying or renewing.