The temporary active salesperson application totals $210: $150 license, $30 research and education, and $30 recovery fund. Inactive application totals $180, with the recovery fee due on activation.
$150
60 hours
Pass the salesperson examination within six months of completing the prelicense course.
All active and inactive licensees must file renewal forms and fees on or before August 31 of even years.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Alabama Real Estate Commission
ALABAMA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION LICENSING APPLICATIONOfficial source
Process & Deadlines for Obtaining an Alabama Real Estate LicenseOfficial source
19 years old
Persons must be 19 or older when a license is issuedOfficial source
High school diploma or equivalent.
must have a high school diploma or equivalentOfficial source
60 hours
Completion of the 60 clock hour salesperson prelicense course approved by the Commission.Official source
Pass the salesperson examination within six months of completing the prelicense course.
Applicants must take and pass the salesperson license examination within 6 months of course completion.Official source
A license must be issued to the qualifying broker before the applicant engages in real estate business.
Alabama real estate license applicants may not engage in real estate business until their license has been issued to their qualifying broker.Official source
Mail completed application along with required fees and documentsOfficial source
Current licensees in good standing who earned their license through education and examination may apply through reciprocity, completing six hours of Alabama license-law education and the reciprocal examination.
Completion of the 6 clock hour reciprocal salesperson prelicense course covering Alabama License Law. ... Applicants must take and pass the reciprocal salesperson license examination on Alabama License Law within 6 months of course completion. ... Reciprocal licenses can only be issued to those holding a current license in good standing that has been earned by completing a state’s prelicense education and passing the license examination.Official source
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Open the official agency pageThe temporary active salesperson application totals $210: $150 license, $30 research and education, and $30 recovery fund. Inactive application totals $180, with the recovery fee due on activation.
Active - $210 (Includes $150 License Fee; $30 Research and Education Fee; and $30 Recovery Fund Fee) Inactive - $180 ($30 Recovery Fund Fee paid when license is activated)Official source
Submit the complete license application within 90 days after passing the examination.
You have 90 days from passing the license examination to submit a complete license application with materials and fees to the Commission.Official source
Active licensees must complete 15 hours of CE on or before midnight September 30 of even years for an active license issued October 1.
September 30 of even years Active licensees must complete 15 hours of continuing education on or before midnight September 30 in order to have an active license issued on October 1.Official source
All active and inactive licensees must file renewal forms and fees on or before August 31 of even years.
August 31 of even years All licensees, both active and inactive, must file renewal forms and fees with the Commission on or before August 31 of the even years.Official source
15 hours
salespersons shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours each license periodOfficial source
Three hours of Commission-approved Risk Management plus 12 hours in Commission-approved courses each license period.
Three (3) clock hours in the Commission-approved Risk Management course. (b) Twelve (12) clock hours in Commission-approved courses.Official source
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$150
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
All active and inactive licensees must file renewal forms and fees on or before August 31 of even years.
August 31 of even years All licensees, both active and inactive, must file renewal forms and fees with the Commission on or before August 31 of the even years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$150
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
https://www.arec.alabama.gov/docs/BlueprintAndDeadlinesForObtainingAnAlabamaRealEstateLicense.pdf
Process & Deadlines for Obtaining an Alabama Real Estate LicenseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
19 years old
19
Persons must be 19 or older when a license is issuedOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
High school diploma or equivalent.
High school diploma or equivalent.
must have a high school diploma or equivalentOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
60 hours
60
Completion of the 60 clock hour salesperson prelicense course approved by the Commission.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass the salesperson examination within six months of completing the prelicense course.
Pass the salesperson examination within six months of completing the prelicense course.
Applicants must take and pass the salesperson license examination within 6 months of course completion.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A license must be issued to the qualifying broker before the applicant engages in real estate business.
A license must be issued to the qualifying broker before the applicant engages in real estate business.
Alabama real estate license applicants may not engage in real estate business until their license has been issued to their qualifying broker.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Current licensees in good standing who earned their license through education and examination may apply through reciprocity, completing six hours of Alabama license-law education and the reciprocal examination.
Current licensees in good standing who earned their license through education and examination may apply through reciprocity, completing six hours of Alabama license-law education and the reciprocal examination.
Completion of the 6 clock hour reciprocal salesperson prelicense course covering Alabama License Law. ... Applicants must take and pass the reciprocal salesperson license examination on Alabama License Law within 6 months of course completion. ... Reciprocal licenses can only be issued to those holding a current license in good standing that has been earned by completing a state’s prelicense education and passing the license examination.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Alabama Real Estate Commission
Alabama Real Estate Commission
ALABAMA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION LICENSING APPLICATIONOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://arec.alabama.gov/docs/forms/general/licensing-app-2023.pdf
Mail completed application along with required fees and documentsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
15 hours
15
salespersons shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours each license periodOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Three hours of Commission-approved Risk Management plus 12 hours in Commission-approved courses each license period.
Three hours of Commission-approved Risk Management plus 12 hours in Commission-approved courses each license period.
Three (3) clock hours in the Commission-approved Risk Management course. (b) Twelve (12) clock hours in Commission-approved courses.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The temporary active salesperson application totals $210: $150 license, $30 research and education, and $30 recovery fund. Inactive application totals $180, with the recovery fee due on activation.
The temporary active salesperson application totals $210: $150 license, $30 research and education, and $30 recovery fund. Inactive application totals $180, with the recovery fee due on activation.
Active - $210 (Includes $150 License Fee; $30 Research and Education Fee; and $30 Recovery Fund Fee) Inactive - $180 ($30 Recovery Fund Fee paid when license is activated)Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Submit the complete license application within 90 days after passing the examination.
Submit the complete license application within 90 days after passing the examination.
You have 90 days from passing the license examination to submit a complete license application with materials and fees to the Commission.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Active licensees must complete 15 hours of CE on or before midnight September 30 of even years for an active license issued October 1.
Active licensees must complete 15 hours of CE on or before midnight September 30 of even years for an active license issued October 1.
September 30 of even years Active licensees must complete 15 hours of continuing education on or before midnight September 30 in order to have an active license issued on October 1.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
All active and inactive licensees must file renewal forms and fees on or before August 31 of even years.
All active and inactive licensees must file renewal forms and fees on or before August 31 of even years. Applies to: Active and inactive real estate licenses subject to renewal.
August 31 of even years All licensees, both active and inactive, must file renewal forms and fees with the Commission on or before August 31 of the even years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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