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What Happens to Your NAR Membership Account When You Die

Cancel membershipStop dues payments
Professional licenses do not transfer at death. They must be surrendered or cancelled. Active clients or patients must be notified.

Quick Facts

Priority

Medium

Dues

Cancel recurring payments

Local board

Notify local association too

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Notify the local REALTOR association

Contact the local REALTOR association to report the death. They will handle the NAR membership cancellation upstream.

2

Cancel dues and subscriptions

Cancel all recurring dues payments at the local, state, and national levels. Cancel any REALTOR-affiliated subscriptions.

3

Return any REALTOR property

Return any association-issued items such as lockboxes, signs, or access devices.

Document Now Checklist

  • NAR member ID (NRDS number)
  • Local and state association names
  • Dues payment method and schedule

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Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with NAR Membership. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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