Pennsylvania License Law
A Pennsylvania licensee who practices real estate under a name other than their own licensed name must:
AObtain PREC approval for their assumed business name
BRegister the trade name with the Pennsylvania Department of State and notify PREC✓ Correct
CUse only their legal name on all advertising and contracts
DHave a separate license for each trade name used
Explanation
Pennsylvania brokers operating under a fictitious name (trade name) must register the name with the Pennsylvania Department of State and notify PREC. All advertising must include the registered trade name or the broker's legal name as it appears on their license.
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