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Real Estate License Requirements by State

Compare education hours, exam requirements, fees, and renewal information across all 50 states. Find the requirements for your state.

80 hrs

Avg. Pre-License Education

$173

Avg. Total Fees

20 hrs

Avg. CE per Renewal

License Requirements Comparison
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StatePre-LicenseExamFeesRenewalCE HoursReciprocity
Alabama(AL)
60 hrs+30 post140Q70% pass$2102 yrs15 hrsFull
Alaska(AK)
40 hrs116Q75% pass$1752 yrs20 hrsLimited
Arizona(AZ)
90 hrs180Q75% pass$1102 yrs24 hrsFull
Arkansas(AR)
60 hrs+30 post130Q70% pass$1302 yrs14 hrsLimited
California(CA)
135 hrs150Q70% pass$3054 yrs45 hrsNone
Colorado(CO)
168 hrs154Q75% pass$4853 yrs24 hrsFull
Connecticut(CT)
60 hrs110Q70% pass$3552 yrs12 hrsLimited
Delaware(DE)
99 hrs110Q75% pass$1862 yrs21 hrsLimited
Florida(FL)
63 hrs+45 post100Q75% pass$1152 yrs14 hrsFull
Georgia(GA)
75 hrs+25 post152Q72% pass$1704 yrs36 hrsFull
Hawaii(HI)
60 hrs80Q70% pass$1052 yrs20 hrsNone
Idaho(ID)
90 hrs120Q70% pass$1202 yrs16 hrsFull
Illinois(IL)
75 hrs+30 post140Q75% pass$2252 yrs12 hrsLimited
Indiana(IN)
90 hrs+30 post115Q75% pass$1003 yrs36 hrsFull
Iowa(IA)
60 hrs+12 post120Q70% pass$1253 yrs36 hrsLimited
Kansas(KS)
60 hrs+30 post100Q70% pass$902 yrs12 hrsFull
Kentucky(KY)
96 hrs+48 post130Q75% pass$1602 yrs12 hrsLimited
Louisiana(LA)
90 hrs+45 post150Q70% pass$901 yr12 hrsLimited
Maine(ME)
55 hrs120Q70% pass$1212 yrs21 hrsLimited
Maryland(MD)
60 hrs110Q75% pass$1552 yrs15 hrsFull
Massachusetts(MA)
40 hrs120Q70% pass$2532 yrs12 hrsLimited
Michigan(MI)
40 hrs115Q70% pass$883 yrs18 hrsFull
Minnesota(MN)
90 hrs+30 post120Q75% pass$1112 yrs30 hrsLimited
Mississippi(MS)
60 hrs+30 post110Q70% pass$1002 yrs16 hrsFull
Missouri(MO)
72 hrs+24 post140Q70% pass$1102 yrs12 hrsFull
Montana(MT)
60 hrs120Q80% pass$1502 yrs24 hrsFull
Nebraska(NE)
66 hrs120Q75% pass$1352 yrs18 hrsFull
Nevada(NV)
90 hrs+30 post120Q75% pass$2702 yrs24 hrsLimited
New Hampshire(NH)
40 hrs115Q70% pass$2252 yrs15 hrsLimited
New Jersey(NJ)
75 hrs110Q70% pass$1602 yrs12 hrsLimited
New Mexico(NM)
90 hrs130Q75% pass$2503 yrs36 hrsFull
New York(NY)
77 hrs75Q70% pass$1102 yrs22.5 hrsLimited
North Carolina(NC)
75 hrs+90 post140Q75% pass$1102 yrs8 hrsLimited
North Dakota(ND)
90 hrs125Q75% pass$2152 yrs18 hrsFull
Ohio(OH)
120 hrs+20 post120Q70% pass$813 yrs30 hrsFull
Oklahoma(OK)
90 hrs+45 post130Q70% pass$1503 yrs21 hrsFull
Oregon(OR)
150 hrs130Q75% pass$3052 yrs30 hrsLimited
Pennsylvania(PA)
75 hrs110Q77% pass$972 yrs14 hrsLimited
Rhode Island(RI)
45 hrs80Q70% pass$2002 yrs24 hrsLimited
South Carolina(SC)
90 hrs+30 post120Q70% pass$752 yrs10 hrsFull
South Dakota(SD)
116 hrs150Q70% pass$2252 yrs24 hrsFull
Tennessee(TN)
60 hrs130Q70% pass$1412 yrs16 hrsFull
Texas(TX)
180 hrs+98 post125Q70% pass$2052 yrs18 hrsNone
Utah(UT)
120 hrs130Q70% pass$1522 yrs18 hrsFull
Vermont(VT)
40 hrs80Q70% pass$1502 yrs16 hrsLimited
Virginia(VA)
60 hrs+30 post120Q70% pass$2352 yrs16 hrsFull
Washington(WA)
90 hrs+90 post130Q70% pass$2232 yrs30 hrsLimited
West Virginia(WV)
90 hrs100Q70% pass$1752 yrs14 hrsFull
Wisconsin(WI)
72 hrs100Q75% pass$752 yrs18 hrsLimited
Wyoming(WY)
54 hrs100Q70% pass$3502 yrs18 hrsFull

* Data is for reference only. Requirements change frequently. Always verify with your state's real estate commission.

Understanding the Data

Pre-License Education

Hours of approved coursework required before taking the exam. Some states require additional post-license education within the first renewal period.

Reciprocity

Full: License transfer with minimal requirements.
Limited: Partial recognition, may need additional courses.
None: Must meet full state requirements.

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