Costs & Requirements
Costs and requirements may vary by state. For more detailed information, please refer to the section below. Each state has unique timelines, and charges are usually not due upfront.
ALABAMA
Costs and Requirements associated with obtaining your Alabama real estate salesperson license.
60-hour broker pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $70
Temporary License Application Fee: $210
Fingerprint and Background Check: $48.25
Permanent (Original) License: $85 (1-year) or $170 (2-year)
Total cost: $562.25 (with a one-year permanent license)
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and not paid all upfront. Verify the latest fees with the AREC.
ALASKA
Costs and Requirements associated with obtaining your Alaska real estate salesperson license.
40-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $100
E&O Insurance: $540*
Initial License Application Fee: $390
Total Cost: $1329
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and not paid all upfront.
*The $540 fee is from January 2021 for a full twelve months of the Alaska Real Estate Commission’s group E&O program and for the basic limited liability insurance.
ARIZONA
Costs and Requirements associated with obtaining your Arizona real estate salesperson license.
90-hour broker pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $75
License Application Fee: $60
Fingerprint Clearance Card: $69
Additional fee (optional): $7.95
6-hour Contract Writing Course: $59
Total Cost: $569.95
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and not paid all upfront.
ARKANSAS
Costs and Requirements associated with obtaining your Arkansas real estate salesperson license.
60-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $75
Application & Background Check Fee: $86.25*
Licensing Fee: $50
Post-License Course: fee varies**
Total Cost: $510.25
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and not paid all upfront.
*While you can pay separately for the background check ($22 for AR criminal background check and $14.25 for FBI criminal check), the AREC advises you to pay together. **Your post-license course cost will vary based on your chosen course provider.
CALIFORNIA
135-hour pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $100
Fingerprint Fee: $49
License Application Fee: $350
Total Cost: $598
COLORADO
168-hour broker pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $44.95
Fingerprint Fee: $39.50*
E&O Insurance: $239**
License Application Fee: $485
Total Cost: $1,157.45
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and not paid all upfront.
*Fingerprints with the Colorado Applicant Background Services (CABS) cost $39.50. Other fingerprinting options may vary in cost.
CONNECTICUT
60-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $65
License Application Fee: $80
License Activation Fee: $590
Total Cost: $934
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and not paid all upfront.
DELAWARE
99-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $85
License Application Fee: $149
Total Cost: $783
These costs are spread across the entire licensing process and are not due all upfront.
FLORIDA
63-hour Florida pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
Florida real estate sales associate license application fee: $39.37
State Exam Fee: $36.75
Fingerprinting Fee: $50 to $80
Total Cost: $195.12 to $225.12
These costs are spread out over several months and do not need to be paid all at once.
GEORGIA
75-hour Georgia Real Estate Licensing course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
Final Exam Proctoring Fee (per attempt): $15
Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) Criminal History Report: $30
State Exam (with AMP): $119
Georgia License Application Fee (if applying within 3 months of state exam): $170
Total Cost: $459
These costs are spread over time and do not need to be paid all upfront.
HAWAII
60-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $61
License Application Fee: $382*
Total Cost: $792
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
*The $382 fee is estimated based on the maximum known licensing cost. Your specific application fee will be printed on your exam score report.
IDAHO
90-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $80
Fingerprint Fee: $61.25*
E&O Insurance: $155**
License Application Fee: $160
Total Cost: $955.25
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
*Fingerprints through Pearson VUE cost $61.25. Other options for fingerprinting may vary in price.
ILLINOIS
75-hour broker pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $58
License Application Fee: $150
Total Cost: $507
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
INDIANA
90-hour broker pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $53
License Application Fee: $60
Total Cost: $338
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
IOWA
60-hour salesperson pre-license course plus (3) required 12-hour practical courses: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $95
Fingerprint Fee: $51
E&O Insurance: $144*
License Application Fee: $125
Total Cost: $464
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
*The $144 fee is for the Iowa Real Estate Commission’s group E&O program with basic limited liability insurance (2021 rate).
KANSAS
60-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $82
Fingerprint Fee: $60
License Application Fee: $125
Total Cost: $446
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
KENTUCKY
96-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $100
Fingerprint Fee: $52
License Application Fee: $130
Total Cost: $677
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
LOUISIANA
90-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $85
Fingerprint Fee: $39.25
License Application Fee: $90
E&O Insurance: $135*
Total Cost: $574.25
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
*The $135 fee is for Louisiana Real Estate Commission’s group E&O program with basic limited liability insurance.
MAINE
55-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $85
License Application Fee: $100
Total Cost: $384
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
MARYLAND
60-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $44
Fingerprint Fee: $51
License Application Fee: $90
Total Cost: $364
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
MASSACHUSETTS
40-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $85
License Application Fee: $150
Total Cost: $464
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
MICHIGAN
40-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $79
Fingerprint Fee: $56.80
License Application Fee: $88
Total Cost: $422.80
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
MINNESOTA
90-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $60
Fingerprint Fee: $33.25
License Application Fee: $115
Total Cost: $577.25
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
MISSISSIPPI
60-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $85
Fingerprint Fee: $41.50
License Application Fee: $100
Total Cost: $501.50
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
MISSOURI
48-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $62
Fingerprint Fee: $44
License Application Fee: $90
Total Cost: $341
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
MONTANA
70-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $75
Fingerprint Fee: $50
License Application Fee: $50
Total Cost: $550
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
NEBRASKA
66-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $150
Fingerprint Fee: $55
License Application Fee: $140
Total Cost: $695
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
NEVADA
90-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $100
Fingerprint Fee: $45
License Application Fee: $125
Total Cost: $569
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
40-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $75
Fingerprint Fee: $42
License Application Fee: $100
Total Cost: $416
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
NEW JERSEY
75-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $45
Fingerprint Fee: $50
License Application Fee: $160
Total Cost: $504
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
NEW MEXICO
90-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $75
Fingerprint Fee: $44
License Application Fee: $125
Total Cost: $543
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
NEW YORK
75-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $15
Fingerprint Fee: $99
License Application Fee: $55
Total Cost: $519
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
NORTH CAROLINA
75-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $100
Fingerprint Fee: $38
License Application Fee: $100
Total Cost: $383
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
NORTH DAKOTA
90-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $50
Fingerprint Fee: $33
License Application Fee: $115
Total Cost: $598
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
OHIO
120-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $61
Fingerprint Fee: $34
License Application Fee: $60
Total Cost: $554
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
OKLAHOMA
90-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $60
Fingerprint Fee: $53
License Application Fee: $150
Total Cost: $662
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
OREGON
150-hour broker pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $75
Fingerprint Fee: $48
License Application Fee: $300
Total Cost: $873
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
PENNSYLVANIA
75-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $49.50
Fingerprint Fee: $22.50
License Application Fee: $125
Total Cost: $546
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
RHODE ISLAND
45-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $53
Fingerprint Fee: $50
License Application Fee: $50
Total Cost: $402
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
SOUTH CAROLINA
90-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $63
Fingerprint Fee: $50
License Application Fee: $25
Total Cost: $527
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
SOUTH DAKOTA
100-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $60
Fingerprint Fee: $40
License Application Fee: $35
Total Cost: $560
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
TENNESSEE
90-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $48
Fingerprint Fee: $42.50
License Application Fee: $105
Total Cost: $444.50
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
TEXAS
180-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $54
Fingerprint Fee: $38
License Application Fee: $185
Total Cost: $767
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
UTAH
120-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $59
Fingerprint Fee: $39
License Application Fee: $150
Total Cost: $638
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
VERMONT
40-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $50
Fingerprint Fee: $25
License Application Fee: $115
Total Cost: $485
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
VIRGINIA
60-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $60
Fingerprint Fee: $25
License Application Fee: $170
Total Cost: $500
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
WASHINGTON
90-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $138
Fingerprint Fee: $41.25
License Application Fee: $146
Total Cost: $700.25
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
WEST VIRGINIA
90-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $55
Fingerprint Fee: $36
License Application Fee: $60
Total Cost: $531
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
WISCONSIN
72-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $65
Fingerprint Fee: $25
License Application Fee: $75
Total Cost: $480
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
WYOMING
54-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $105
Fingerprint Fee: $39
License Application Fee: $100
Total Cost: $594
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
VIRGINIA
60-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $60
Fingerprint Fee: $51.25
License Application Fee: $170
Total Cost: $476.25
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
UTAH
120-hour salesperson pre-license course: CLICK HERE for the lowest rate! (up to 50% off)
State Exam Fee: $59
Fingerprint Fee: $39.50
License Application Fee: $185
Total Cost: $733.50
These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and are not paid all upfront.
Disclaimer: These are estimated costs and typically are not due upfront. Each state may offer online, in-person, or hybrid options for courses. Costs do not include Brokerage or Local MLS/Board dues. Each states provide has different time parameters and charges are typically not due upfront. For specific details, please visit your local real estate commission office. Information sourced from RealEstateU.com.
