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Continuing Education Course Schedule CONTRACTOR LICENSE INFORMATION CHECK IN BEGINS AT CLASS TIME There is no need to arrive early for class registration. Simply arrive at the appropriate starting time for your course and our instructors and/or Customer Service Representatives will be there to assist you. DRESS COMFORTABLE AND CASUAL The brain can only learn if the body can endure. Please dress comfortably. We also recommend dressing in layers so that you can maintain your personal comfort. PARKING Every DONALDSON location has ample free parking. HOW DO I PAY FOR MY COURSE? Payment is due when you register to reserve space for our Courses. CANCELLATION, REFUND OR CHANGE OF CLASS POLICY We have the best cancellation, refund or change of class policy in the business. If you paid in advance and do not attend, you do not pay. A full refund is given without penalty at your request or we will arrange to give you [...]

Notary Requirements Course Schedules INFORMATION ON BECOMING A NOTARY Any resident citizen or alien of the state, 18 years of age or older, can be appointed a notary public in and for the parish in which they reside provided that they meet the requirements established by Louisiana Law. Notary applicants must be qualified by the Secretary of State's Office and, unless licensed to practice law in Louisiana, must complete the Notary Exam Pre-Assessment as well as take and pass the state notary exam. The pre-assessment is online and must be completed before an applicant can register for the state notary exam. The pre-assessment is mandatory but only needs to be taken once. The state notary exam is given at least twice a year. The next Louisiana Notary Public Examination will be held on Saturday, March 02, 2024, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, and on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Register now for our notary exam preparation course or click here for more information on the exam from the Louisiana Secretary [...]

License Requirements Property & Casualty Life, Health & Accident Continuing Education INSURANCE LICENSING INFORMATION In order to sell insurance in Louisiana, a person must obtain a license from the Louisiana Department of Insurance.  There are two major types of insurance licenses: The Life, Health & Accident Producer License and the Property and Casualty Producer License. The Life, Health & Accident Producer License authorizes you to sell life, health, disability and long term care insurance, annuities, and related coverage. The Property and Casualty Producer License allows you to sell auto and homeowner’s insurance, workman’s compensation, as well as commercial property and liability coverage.  Applicants for either license are required to attend 40 hours of pre-license education, apply to for a license through the state chartered licensing system, and pass the license examination.  This is where DONALDSON and our legendary Customer Service Representatives will make the process quick and easy, takes care of the details, and make sure you get licensed in as short a time period as possible. DONALDSON [...]

License Requirements Appraisal Pre Licensing Continuing Education USPAP Courses APPRAISAL Let Donaldson be your guide into the wonderful world of appraisal! Start here by learning some basic information about the industry, and in addition we also have a wealth of information on the education required and other details to help you get started. WHAT AN APPRAISER DOES A real estate appraiser estimates the value of property for others. Many times, this type of property appraisal might be required such as in the case of a financed sale of real estate. Appraisals can also be ordered for large residential property developments, commercial property, vacant land, industrial property and much more. While a real estate agent would be working on the sales transaction, the appraiser would be developing an objective opinion of value on the subject property. Appraisers may also opt to specialize in various disciplines such as: Real Property Appraisal – is the valuation of real estate. Real property appraisers can choose specialty practices such [...]

Mortgage Requirements Mortgage Pre Licensing  Mortgage Lending CE  Mortgage Online Courses NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE LICENSING SYSTEM: Mortgage Loan Originator Mortgage Broker Mortgage Loan Processor Mortgage Loan Officer Mortgage Lender Plus many others! Before one can engage in residential mortgage lending activity in Louisiana as a loan officer, one must first obtain a residential mortgage lending license and follow the mortgage license application procedures.  The basic licensing process is fairly simple: you must first complete your pre-license education, pass the national and state components of the license exam, and comply with all license application procedures with the NMLS and OFI (if in Louisiana). More Info This 20-Hour Mortgage Loan Originator SAFE Comprehensive Course uses the Mortgage Lending Principles and Practices, 8th edition textbook, which was designed to meet the core criteria established by the SAFE Act for national mortgage loan originators, including three hours on federal lending legislation-including recent [...]

Get Your License Post Licensing Continuing Education Online Courses Agent Coaching Class Schedule DONALDSON EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE In an industry crowded with real estate schools that SAY one thing and then DO another, Donaldson Real Estate School stands above the crowd. For over 40 years (and counting) our school has provided the very best real estate school experience to our students without compromise. With our roots as a small family company in one market, to an ever-growing real estate educational powerhouse with no limits we always strive to do what is in the best interest of our students. Donaldson Real Estate School Programs are structured in just a way to help YOU succeed and begin the career of your dreams. At Donaldson, your real estate school experience will include: Over 40 years of direct experience in real estate education The best instructors in the industry who are each interested in your success Contemporary content developed exclusively by Donaldson to help you [...]

SPRING SALE Use promo code "SPRING30" at checkout and receive 30% off online and virtual courses May 1 - 31, 2020! Whether you are looking to get your real estate license, need Continuing Education or need coaching for more sales, Donaldson Real Estate School Programs are structured in just a way to help YOU succeed and begin the career of your dreams. Working as a mortgage loan originator is one of the most rewarding professions in the housing industry. Loan officers are often an important part of the process, which helps finance major financial transactions such as the purchase of a home. Let Donaldson be your guide into the wonderful world of appraisal! Start here by learning some basic information about the industry, and in addition we also have a wealth of information on the education required and other details to help you get started. DONALDSON is the only name you need to know in Insurance Licensing Education! We are licensed by the Louisiana Department of [...]