Candidates who hold an authorization from another province or territory of Canada that is equivalent to an AMF-issued representative's certificate in mortgage brokerage must complete the steps below before applying for a representative’s certificate.
The following system of reference lists the titles, equivalent AMF-issued certificates and specific requirements for obtaining a certificate in Québec by authorization issued by another province or territory of Canada.
Read the page Professional recognition to Practise in Québec providing answers to questions common to all sectors.
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The Mortgage Brokerage Qualification Program (MBQP) provides compulsory training for all Québec mortgage brokers.
If you hold an authorization to practise in mortgage brokerage from another province or territory of Canada that is considered equivalent to the certificate issued by the AMF, you will be exempt from compulsory training.
To have your authorization to practise recognized, first submit an Application for professional recognition (Canada) (pdf - 724 KB)
This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 14, 2026Application for professional recognition (Canada) through AMF E-ServicesTo submit your application from the AMF E-Services home page, select “Other” from the main menu, then “Other application/request”, then “Other application/request – Qualification”. Refer to the application form for other submission methods. and attach the following document:
- Your authorization to practise issued by the regulator of another province or territory of Canada.
See the system of reference below to verify that your authorization is equivalent to an AMF-issued certificate. Only equivalent authorizations are recognized.
Once your application for recognition has been reviewed, the AMF will send you a communication informing you whether it has been allowed or denied and outlining the next steps.
If your Application for professional recognition (pdf - 724 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 14, 2026Application for professional recognition (Canada) is allowed, you will need to satisfy the following specific requirement:
- Pass AMF examination 16-116: Set up an ethical professional practice in compliance with the rules governing mortgage brokerage (pdf - 675 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on October 17, 2019Evaluation, curriculum, mortgage, brokerage, qualification program.
By default, the AMF will also grant you access to examination 16-117: Set up an ethical professional practice in compliance with the rules governing the management of a mortgage brokerage firm (pdf - 286 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on November 19, 2019Evaluation curriculum, responsible officer, mortgage brokerage qualification program, which is required in order to become a responsible officer in Québec. If this does not apply to you, then you do not need to register for it.
To prepare for this examination, you can:
- Take the course Professional conduct and professional practice (E-116) with a training provider recognized by the AMF; and
- Purchase the Ethics and professional practice manual (E-116) on the Examination preparation manuals This link will open in a new window sales website.
To register for this examination, follow the registration process available on the Examination page, where you will also find the examination rules and a list of examination preparation manuals.
Becoming a responsible officer in Québec
In addition to the specific requirements outlined above, candidates wishing to qualify to act as a responsible officer in mortgage brokerage or to register as an independent representative in mortgage brokerage must:
If you surrendered or did not renew your authorization to practise in another province or territory of Canada and you wish to practise in Québec, you will need to do the following within three years of such surrender or non-renewal:
- Pass examination 16-116: Set up an ethical professional practice in compliance with the rules governing mortgage brokerage (pdf - 675 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on October 17, 2019Evaluation, curriculum, mortgage, brokerage, qualification program;
- Successfully complete a probationary period; and
- Apply for a representative's certificate.
If this is your situation, apply by completing the above steps.
End of the warningSystem of reference
The system of reference below lists the titles, equivalent AMF-issued certificates and specific requirements for obtaining a certificate in Québec by authorization issued by another province or territory of Canada.
Important! Your authorization to practise is not equivalent to an AMF-issued certificate if it is restricted or subject to a supervision condition. You must meet the same qualification requirements as Québec candidates.
If your authorization to practise issued elsewhere in Canada is not listed in our system of reference, submit it to us through an Application for professional recognition form (Canada) (pdf - 724 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 14, 2026Application for professional recognition (Canada).
| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage Broker Licence | Mortgage broker (16) |
| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Submortgage Broker Licence | Mortgage broker (16) | |
| Mortgage Broker Licence | Mortgage broker (16) |
| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted Mortgage Broker Licence | Not equivalent because restricted |
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| Mortgage Broker Licence | Mortgage broker (16) |
| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage Associate Licence | Not equivalent because subject to supervision |
|
| Mortgage Broker | Mortgage broker (16) |
| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage Broker Professional Licence | Mortgage broker (16) |
| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Mortgage Broker Licence | Not equivalent because subject to supervision |
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| Mortgage Broker Licence | Mortgage broker (16) |
| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Agent Level 1 | Not equivalent because restricted |
|
| Agent Level 2 | Mortgage broker (16) | |
| Broker | Mortgage broker (16) |
| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Not regulated | No equivalence because not regulated |
|
| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage Associate Licence | Not equivalent because subject to supervision |
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| Mortgage Broker Licence | Mortgage broker (16) |