Question about obtaining RE License in California
So recently a brokerage firm, based in California, has decided to hire me. It is a small firm and the CEO has agreed to mentor me while I'm in the process of getting my license. However, I am from out of state. Do I need to a California ID (driver's license) in order to obtain a California broker's license (considering how I do not have a license in any state yet)? I've looked on [the out-of-state page on the dre.ca.gov website](http://www.dre.ca.gov/Examinees/OutOfState.html) and I just want to make certain that I'm reading it right.    

I just fill out the appropriate applications, sign up for a course, and be on my merry way?    

And speaking of courses, are there any that you would recommend?    

Thank you so much!
[{"id": "d8bjw9u", "text": "I had great luck with the Lumbeau system..passed with ease. \n\nAs far as I know you don't have to be a CA resident... I used my passport as ID on my app.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "d8bmkfa", "text": "If you aren't licensed anywhere you can't become a broker here (unless you have a degree in real estate). \nAdded: the process takes forever. Like 6+ months. ", "replies": [{"id": "d8cooxk", "text": "What if you do have a degree in real estate?", "replies": [{"id": "d8cqxo9", "text": "If you have whatever number of college credits in re you can sit for the brokers exam without experience. ", "replies": [{"id": "d8cvkwv", "text": "How knowledgeable are you on this?  I've tried calling the Calre.gov or whatever but no one can answer my questions. ", "replies": [{"id": "d8d58xc", "text": "If you call the CA BRE they will put you on hold for like 30 min but they will eventually get to you and answer your question.\n\nBut I will help as much as I can if you need it.", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]