In short
Whether each Mexican state licenses real estate agents, from the state laws Payotte read; Mexico has no federal licence. Rule: not established in 24, only licensees may say licensed in 1, in force from 2027 in 1, state register in 3, voluntary accreditation in 1, licence required in 2 of the 32 states.
State by state
Aguascalientes
In Aguascalientes, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Baja California
In Baja California, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Baja California Sur
In Baja California Sur, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Campeche
In Campeche, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Chiapas
In Chiapas, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Chihuahua
In Chihuahua, real estate agents fall under Ley de Prestación de Servicios Inmobiliarios del Estado de Chihuahua (POE 2 June 2018), art. 13: only licensees may call themselves licensed (Secretaría de Innovación y Desarrollo Económico).
Coahuila
In Coahuila, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Colima
In Colima, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Durango
In Durango, real estate agents fall under Decree 395 of the LXX Legislature of Durango, in force on 1 January 2027: law in force from 2027 (Secretaría de Desarrollo Económico).
Guanajuato
In Guanajuato, real estate agents fall under Ley que regula a los agentes inmobiliarios en el Estado de Guanajuato (POE 21 Nov. 2014, reformed 1 July 2016): state register (State economy secretariat (Padrón Estatal de Agentes Inmobiliarios)).
Guerrero
In Guerrero, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Hidalgo
In Hidalgo, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Jalisco
In Jalisco, real estate agents fall under Ley que Establece el Registro y Acreditación de los Prestadores de Servicios en Materia Inmobiliaria del Estado de Jalisco (decree 29238/LXIII/23): voluntary accreditation (Secretaría de Desarrollo Económico).
Mexico City
In Mexico City, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Michoacán
In Michoacán, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Morelos
In Morelos, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Nayarit
In Nayarit, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Nuevo León
In Nuevo León, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Oaxaca
In Oaxaca, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Puebla
In Puebla, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Querétaro
In Querétaro, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Quintana Roo
In Quintana Roo, real estate agents fall under Ley de Prestación de Servicios Inmobiliarios del Estado de Quintana Roo (last reform POE 16 Dec. 2025): licence required (SEDETUS).
San Luis Potosí
In San Luis Potosí, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Sinaloa
In Sinaloa, real estate agents fall under Reglamento de la Ley de Prestación de Servicios Inmobiliarios del Estado de Sinaloa (POE 6 Dec. 2024), art. 17: licence required (Secretaría General de Gobierno).
Sonora
In Sonora, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
State of Mexico
In State of Mexico, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Tabasco
In Tabasco, real estate agents fall under Ley de Operaciones Inmobiliarias del Estado de Tabasco: state register (Secretaría de Desarrollo Económico y Turismo).
Tamaulipas
In Tamaulipas, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Tlaxcala
In Tlaxcala, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Veracruz
In Veracruz, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
Yucatán
In Yucatán, real estate agents fall under Ley que crea el Instituto de Seguridad Jurídica Patrimonial de Yucatán, art. 123 Bis, and its regulation (D.O. 21 May 2025): state register (Insejupy).
Zacatecas
In Zacatecas, Payotte could not read an official text that licenses real estate agents; there is no federal licence.
The table
| State | Rule | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Aguascalientes | Not established | — |
| Baja California | Not established | — |
| Baja California Sur | Not established | — |
| Campeche | Not established | — |
| Chiapas | Not established | — |
| Chihuahua | Only licensees may say licensed | Secretaría de Innovación y Desarrollo Económico |
| Coahuila | Not established | — |
| Colima | Not established | — |
| Durango | In force from 2027 | Secretaría de Desarrollo Económico |
| Guanajuato | State register | State economy secretariat (Padrón Estatal de Agentes Inmobiliarios) |
| Guerrero | Not established | — |
| Hidalgo | Not established | — |
| Jalisco | Voluntary accreditation | Secretaría de Desarrollo Económico |
| Mexico City | Not established | — |
| Michoacán | Not established | — |
| Morelos | Not established | — |
| Nayarit | Not established | — |
| Nuevo León | Not established | — |
| Oaxaca | Not established | — |
| Puebla | Not established | — |
| Querétaro | Not established | — |
| Quintana Roo | Licence required | SEDETUS |
| San Luis Potosí | Not established | — |
| Sinaloa | Licence required | Secretaría General de Gobierno |
| Sonora | Not established | — |
| State of Mexico | Not established | — |
| Tabasco | State register | Secretaría de Desarrollo Económico y Turismo |
| Tamaulipas | Not established | — |
| Tlaxcala | Not established | — |
| Veracruz | Not established | — |
| Yucatán | State register | Insejupy |
| Zacatecas | Not established | — |
“—” means the source read does not state it. Download the data: agent-licensing.json (CC BY 4.0, cite Payotte (https://payotte.com/mexico/by-state) with a link).
Explained in the guide Real estate agent licensing in Mexico, state by state.
Other tables by state
Sources
- Chihuahua: Ley de Prestación de Servicios Inmobiliarios del Estado de Chihuahua (POE 2 June 2018), art. 13
- Durango: Decree 395 of the LXX Legislature of Durango, in force on 1 January 2027
- Guanajuato: Ley que regula a los agentes inmobiliarios en el Estado de Guanajuato (POE 21 Nov. 2014, reformed 1 July 2016)
- Jalisco: Ley que Establece el Registro y Acreditación de los Prestadores de Servicios en Materia Inmobiliaria del Estado de Jalisco (decree 29238/LXIII/23)
- Quintana Roo: Ley de Prestación de Servicios Inmobiliarios del Estado de Quintana Roo (last reform POE 16 Dec. 2025)
- Sinaloa: Reglamento de la Ley de Prestación de Servicios Inmobiliarios del Estado de Sinaloa (POE 6 Dec. 2024), art. 17
- Tabasco: Ley de Operaciones Inmobiliarias del Estado de Tabasco
- Yucatán: Ley que crea el Instituto de Seguridad Jurídica Patrimonial de Yucatán, art. 123 Bis, and its regulation (D.O. 21 May 2025)