Changes due to COVID-19
In response to the current situation, Land Agents Licensing has taken the following actions to ensure the health and safety of Albertans, and to continue to provide delivery of service:
- All in-person service at Land Agents Licensing Office is suspended until further notice.
- Licence applications should be submitted to Land Agents Licensing via email.
- Application fees should be made electronically through the Government of Alberta eServices Payment Gateway.
- Application processing times may increase as it may take additional time to review and approve licences.
Learn more about changes due to COVID-19 (PDF, 66 KB)
Contact Land Agents Licensing at 780-415-4600 or via email: [email protected] if you need information or wish to discuss your land agent licence or your application. Watch this space for further updates.
Eligibility
A person can apply for an interim land agent licence if they:
- are at least 18 years old
- pay the licensing fees (Schedule 1, Land Agents Licensing Regulation)
- have entered into a training agreement
- have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary education that is relevant to the activities of a land agent:
- This requirement can be waived. For more details, read the Guidelines for Preparing a Submission Requesting Waiver of the 2 Years of Post-Secondary Education Requirement (PDF, 16 KB) and the Guidelines for Determining 2 years of Post-Secondary Education (PDF, 38 KB)
- For more details about this requirement, read Reasons Why the Post-Secondary Education is Required (PDF, 73 KB)
Cost
Application |
Fee |
---|---|
Interim land agent licence |
$100 |
Renewal of an interim land agent licence |
$100 |
Reinstatement of an interim land agent licence |
$100 |
Replacement licence |
$25 |
Re-write of an examination |
$100 |
All fees can be paid through MyAlberta eServices.
Refunds:
- Fees collected go toward the cost of processing your application before a licence is issued or denied.
- Fees are non-refundable.
- Duplicate payment for the same fee may be subject to a refund. Refunds will be issued through the same payment method you used to make the purchase.
Training agreements
A training agreement is a contractual arrangement between an applicant seeking to become an interim land agent and an individual or corporation (trainer) responsible for the training of an interim land agent before applying to become a permanent land agent.
The Training Agreement should be signed by the trainer or in the case of a corporation a representative and the trainee before a witness.
While you must enter into a training agreement with an individual or corporation (trainer) willing to train you as a land agent, the individual or supervising land agent, in the case of corporation, must be a licensed permanent land agent who has held a permanent land agent licence for at least 3 consecutive years immediately preceding the training agreement.
You may only have one training agreement in effect at any time.
Switch employers or trainers
- You should follow the Land Agents Licensing Regulation for terminating your current training agreement with your new employer or trainer.
- The training agreement may be terminated by either party by serving a Notice of Termination of Training Agreement (PDF, 29 KB) on the other party.
- A copy of the notice must be given to the Registrar of Land Agents within 7 days of the notice being served on the other party.
- You must file a copy of the new training agreement with the Registrar of Land Agents.
- A Performance Evaluation (PDF, 2.8 MB) must be completed by the last trainer and filed with the Registrar of Land Agents within 14 days of termination.
No longer have an employer or trainer
- You must terminate your current training agreement.
- The training agreement may be terminated by either party by serving a Notice of Termination of Training Agreement (PDF, 29 KB) on the other party.
- A copy of the notice must be given to the Registrar of Land Agents within 7 days of the notice being served on the other party.
- Your interim land agent licence could be suspended and you are not eligible to practice until you have entered into a new training agreement and have given a copy to the Registrar of Land Agents.
- A Performance Evaluation (PDF, 2.8 MB) must be completed by the last trainer and filed with the Registrar of Land Agents within 14 days of termination.
How to apply
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Step 1. Enter into a training agreement
You must enter into a training agreement with an individual or corporation (trainer) willing to train you as a land agent. The interim land agent must be supervised by a licensed permanent land agent who has held a permanent land agent licence for at least 3 consecutive years preceding the training agreement.
You can use the fillable Training Agreement PDF form below or create your own.
The Training Agreement should be signed by the trainer or in the case of a corporation a representative and the trainee before a witness.
- Interim Land Agent Licence Training Agreement (PDF, 144 KB)
Step 2. Fill out an application
Once you have entered into a training agreement, fill out an application.
- Application for Interim Land Agent Licence (PDF, 147 KB)
Step 3. Submit your application package
Include the following documents in your application package:
- application form
- copy of signed training agreement
- submission of either:
- proof of completion of at least 2 years of post-secondary education relative to land agent work i.e. copy of official transcripts, or
- a request for a waiver of the 2 years of post-secondary education. If you request a waiver, please refer to the guidelines (PDF, 16 KB) for the required documentation
- $100 application fee (more information below on how to pay fees online or by mail)
You may be asked to provide additional information to support your application.
Email your application package to [email protected].
You can mail your application and payment (if not paid online) to:
Alberta Labour and Immigration
Land Agents Licensing
3rd Floor Labour Building
10808 99 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 0G5
Step 4. Pay the application fee
The $100 application fee can be paid online or by sending a cheque or money order made payable to the Government of Alberta.
Refunds
- Fees collected go toward the cost of processing your application before a licence is issued or denied.
- Fees are non-refundable.
- Duplicate payment for the same fee may be subject to a refund. Refunds will be issued through the same payment method you used to make the purchase.
Step 5. Take an exam
If your application is approved, the Reference Manual for Alberta Land Agents will be provided and you will be contacted to schedule a suitable date and place to write the interim land agent licence exam.
Currently, exams are held every first and third Monday of the month in Edmonton and every second Wednesday of the month in Calgary (subject to change).
The exam is based on Section 1 – Parts 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9, Sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 14, 17 and 19 of the Reference Manual for Alberta Land Agents.
- you must pass the Registrar’s exam with a grade of 76% or greater
- each exam re-write costs $100
- you must wait one month before rewriting the exam and three months for second rewrites
Renewals
An interim land agent licence expires one year after the date of issue. It may be renewed for additional one-year periods if there are justifiable reasons for renewal.
To renew:
Step 1. Fill out an application
Application for Renewal of Interim Land Agent Licence (PDF, 143 KB)
Step 2. Submit your application package
Email your application to [email protected].
You can mail your application and payment (if not paid online) to:
Alberta Labour and Immigration
Land Agents Licensing
3rd Floor Labour Building
10808 99 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 0G5
Step 3. Pay the application fee
The $100 application fee can be paid as a cheque or money order made payable to the Government of Alberta.
Refunds
- Fees collected go toward the cost of processing your application before a licence is issued or denied.
- Fees are non-refundable.
- Duplicate payment for the same fee may be subject to a refund. Refunds will be issued through the same payment method you used to make the purchase.
Reinstatements
An interim land agent licence may be reinstated if:
- it has expired less than 12 months after the date of expiry
- it has expired more than 12 months after the date of expiry; however, the applicant must:
- meet the legislated qualifying requirements for an interim land agent licence
- write and successfully pass the interim land agent licence exam
Prior to applying to reinstate your interim land agent licence you need to make sure the following has been filed with the Registrar of Land Agents:
- A Notice of Termination of Training Agreement (PDF, 29 KB) is needed to end the last training agreement on your file. A copy of the notice must be given to the Registrar of Land Agents within 7 days of the notice being served on the other party.
- A Performance Evaluation (PDF, 2.8 MB) must be completed by your last trainer and filed with the Registrar of Land Agents within 14 days of termination.
To reinstate:
Step 1. Enter into a training agreement
You must enter into a training agreement with an individual or corporation (trainer) willing to train you as a land agent. The interim land agent must be supervised by a licensed permanent land agent who has held a permanent land agent licence for at least three consecutive years preceding the training agreement.
You can use the fillable Training Agreement PDF form below or create your own.
The Training Agreement should be signed by the trainer or in the case of a corporation a representative and the trainee before a witness.
- Interim Land Agent Licence Training Agreement (PDF, 144 KB)
Step 2. Fill out an application
Once you have entered into a training agreement, fill out an application.
- Application for Interim Land Agent Licence (PDF, 147 KB)
Step 3. Submit your application package
Include the following documents in your application package:
- application form
- Notice of Termination of Training Agreement (unless already submitted)
- Performance Evaluation (unless already submitted)
- copy of signed training agreement
- submission of either:
- proof of completion of 2 years of at least 2 years of post-secondary education relative to land agent work i.e. copy of official transcripts, or
- a request for a waiver of the 2 years of post-secondary education. If you request a waiver, please refer to the guidelines (PDF, 16 KB) for the required documentation
- the $100 application fee (more information below on how to pay fees online or by mail)
Email your application package to [email protected].
You can mail your application and payment (if not paid online) to:
Alberta Labour and Immigration
Land Agents Licensing
3rd Floor Labour Building
10808 99 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 0G5
Step 4. Pay the application fee
The $100 application fee can be paid as a cheque or money order made payable to the Government of Alberta.
Refunds
- Fees collected go toward the cost of processing your application before a licence is issued or denied.
- Fees are non-refundable.
- Duplicate payment for the same fee may be subject to a refund. Refunds will be issued through the same payment method you used to make the purchase.
Step 5. Take an exam (if applicable)
If your application is approved, the Reference Manual for Alberta Land Agents will be provided and you will be contacted to schedule a suitable date and place to write the interim land agent licence exam.
Currently, exams are held every first and third Monday of the month in Edmonton and every second Wednesday of the month in Calgary (subject to change).
The exam is based on Section 1 – Parts 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9, Sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 14, 17 and 19 of the Reference Manual for Alberta Land Agents. You must pass the Registrar’s exam with a grade of 76% or greater.
- each exam re-write costs $100
- you must wait one month before rewriting the exam and three months for second rewrites
Lost licence or name change
If you lose your licence or require a name change on your existing licence, please call or email Land Agent Licensing to obtain a replacement licence.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-415-4600
You may be required to provide proof of your identity before any change, or replacement can be made.
The $25 replacement fee can be paid:
- online through MyAlberta eServices
- as a cheque or money order made payable to the Government of Alberta
Refunds
- Fees collected go toward the cost of processing your application before a licence is issued or denied.
- Fees are non-refundable.
- Duplicate payment for the same fee may be subject to a refund. Refunds will be issued through the same payment method you used to make the purchase.
Online payment help
For all technical questions about online payments, call the Contact Centre at 1-844-643-2788 (toll-free anywhere in North America).
Contact
Connect with Land Agents Licensing:
Hours: 8:15 am to noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-415-4600
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Fax: 780-422-7173
Email: [email protected]
Address:
3rd Floor, Labour Building
10808 99 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 0G5
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