Bylaws Certification Process, Information, and Resources

Since 2018, NAR utilizes a streamlined process for verification of bylaws compliance. Our goal is to provide state and local REALTOR® associations with the best resources to allow them to adopt and implement policies and procedures that result in the most effective governance of their organizations. From now on, there is no need for your association to submit your bylaws for review by NAR staff. You just need to certify that your association bylaws include the five (5) mandatory provisions that NAR requires to be adopted verbatim. Those mandatory provisions are:

1. Membership
2. Code of Ethics: Professional Standards and Training
3. REALTOR® Trademark
4. State and National Membership
5. Dues

State associations that allow for at-large membership will also need to update their bylaws with the new provisions.

Certify Bylaws

View the 2025 Changes to the Mandatory Bylaw Provisionspdf.

Questions? Contact NARPolicyQuestions@nar.realtor.

Learn more about the MLS governing documents certification process.

Certification Form

There have been no mandatory changes for association bylaws for 2024 so there will be no certification form for bylaws for 2024.

Supporting Resources

To complement the certification process, NAR has developed enhanced governance resources and "best practices" that will enable associations to implement bylaws, policies, and procedures that best meet their needs.

Also see: Annual Changes to Professional Standards, MLS, and Membership Policies.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions on this new process are also available.