A licensee terminates his affiliation with a brokerage firm and secures his signed release form on August 15. On August 30, the licensee completes the change of affiliation form and mails it, via certified mail, to the Commission. Did the licensee follow CORRECT procedure?

While it is true that the principal broker plays a significant role in the affiliation process, the licensee is still responsible for submitting their own change of affiliation form. The procedure allows the licensee to act independently in this matter, so this choice does not accurately reflect the responsibilities of the licensee.

Verbal notification is not a requirement in most jurisdictions; written notification via the change of affiliation form is necessary to formally document the termination. This choice misrepresents the official protocol, which emphasizes the importance of submitting the correct forms rather than merely providing verbal notice.

This choice incorrectly states that the licensee adhered to the correct procedure. The late submission of the change of affiliation form negates compliance with the established guidelines, indicating that the licensee did not follow the proper protocol.