How to check a mortgage broker's license in Alberta
Before you share your financial details or sign anything, take two minutes to confirm your broker is licensed with the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA). Here's exactly how.
Quick answer: search the broker's full legal name on the RECA RECA ProCheck, check the license is current, and make sure the brokerage matches your paperwork.
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In Alberta, mortgage brokers, mortgage associates and mortgage brokerages are licensed by the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA). RECA's free public search, ProCheck, shows who is licensed. Alberta licenses mortgage associates and mortgage brokers (individuals), who work through a licensed mortgage brokerage.
Step by step: verify a broker on the RECA register
- Ask for the person's full legal name and their brokerage. RECA licenses people by name: there is no license number to look up.
- Open RECA ProCheck and search by their name. You can also look up the brokerage.
- Check their license status is active and that they hold a mortgage license (RECA also licenses real estate and property management).
- Confirm the brokerage on ProCheck matches the one on your paperwork.
- Still unsure? Contact RECA through reca.ca before you sign anything.
Red flags to watch for
- They can't or won't give you their full legal name, license details or brokerage.
- The name or brokerage on the register doesn't match their card, email or website.
- They pressure you to sign quickly, or to sign documents you don't understand or that have blanks.
- They ask you to send money to a personal account, or "guarantee" an approval before seeing your documents.
Can't find them? If you can't find them in ProCheck, don't sign anything or send money. Check the spelling of their legal name, then contact RECA. RECA publishes consumer alerts about people acting without a license.
Find a license-verified broker in Alberta
Every broker on VerifiedAdvisors.ca is checked against the RECA register before they are listed, and hidden automatically if their license lapses.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I check if a mortgage broker is licensed in Alberta?
Search their full legal name on the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) public register (RECA ProCheck), confirm their license is current, and check that the brokerage matches your paperwork. You can also find license-verified Alberta brokers on VerifiedAdvisors.ca, where every profile is checked against the RECA register.
Who regulates mortgage brokers in Alberta?
The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA). Alberta licenses mortgage associates and mortgage brokers (individuals), who work through a licensed mortgage brokerage.
Is it free to check a broker's license?
Yes. The RECA register is free and public, and so is searching VerifiedAdvisors.ca. You don't need an account.
What if I can't find my broker on the register?
If you can't find them in ProCheck, don't sign anything or send money. Check the spelling of their legal name, then contact RECA. RECA publishes consumer alerts about people acting without a license.
How does VerifiedAdvisors.ca verify brokers?
We check every broker against the RECA register before they are listed, recheck licenses regularly, and hide a profile when a license lapses. Profiles show the regulator and the date we last checked.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Registers and contact details belong to RECA and can change; always rely on the regulator's own website. Last reviewed October 2026.