This license is required of individuals who conduct licensed real estate activities as described in the Real Estate Law under the supervision of a licensed broker. However, a salesperson without an responsible broker may not perform acts requiring a real estate license.
$350
Three college-level courses; each DRE-approved course is at least 45 hours.
Qualify for and pass a written examination.
Licenses are issued for a four-year period and should be renewed before the expiration date listed on the license.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
California Department of Real Estate
Requirements to Apply for a Real Estate Salesperson LicenseOfficial source
18 years old
Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to be issued a license.Official source
Three college-level courses; each DRE-approved course is at least 45 hours.
Successful completion of three college-level courses is required to qualify for a real estate salesperson examination: Each course approved by the Department of Real Estate is a minimum of 45 hours in length.Official source
Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and one approved elective.
Real Estate Principles, and Real Estate Practice*, and One course from the following list:Official source
Qualify for and pass a written examination.
To obtain a real estate salesperson license, you must first qualify for and pass a written examination.Official source
Those who pass the examination are provided a license application which must be submitted to and approved by the DRE.Official source
No interstate reciprocity waives California licensing requirements.
California has no reciprocity with any other state to allow a waiver of any of the requirements to obtain a license.Official source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageThis license is required of individuals who conduct licensed real estate activities as described in the Real Estate Law under the supervision of a licensed broker. However, a salesperson without an responsible broker may not perform acts requiring a real estate license.
This license is required of individuals who conduct licensed real estate activities as described in the Real Estate Law under the supervision of a licensed broker. However, a salesperson without an responsible broker may not perform acts requiring a real estate license.Official source
Licenses are issued for a four-year period and should be renewed before the expiration date listed on the license.
Licenses are issued for a four-year period and should be renewed prior to the expiration date listed on the license.Official source
4 years
Licenses are issued for a four-year periodOfficial source
45 hours
must complete 45 clock hours of DRE-approved continuing educationOfficial source
First renewal: ethics, agency, trust fund handling, risk management, interactive fair housing, implicit bias, and consumer protection/service. Later renewals also include management and supervision.
Salespersons Renewing for the First Time ... Four separate three-hour courses in the following subjects: ethics, agency, trust fund handling, and risk management, and a three-hour course in fair housing, which must include an interactive participatory component ... A two-hour course in implicit bias training ... A minimum of 18 hours of consumer protection courses ... The remaining clock hours ... may relate to either consumer service or consumer protection courses. ... One nine-hour CE survey course that covers the seven mandatory subjects, (ethics, agency, trust fund handling, risk management, management and supervision, fair housing and implicit bias training)Official source
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$100
$350
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Licenses are issued for a four-year period and should be renewed before the expiration date listed on the license.
Licenses are issued for a four-year period and should be renewed prior to the expiration date listed on the license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$350
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
California Department of Real Estate
California Department of Real Estate
Department of Real EstateOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dre.ca.gov/Examinees/RequirementsSales.html
Requirements to Apply for a Real Estate Salesperson LicenseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dre.ca.gov/Examinees/RequirementsSales.html
Those who pass the examination are provided a license application which must be submitted to and approved by the DRE.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
18 years old
18
Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to be issued a license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Three college-level courses; each DRE-approved course is at least 45 hours.
Three college-level courses; each DRE-approved course is at least 45 hours.
Successful completion of three college-level courses is required to qualify for a real estate salesperson examination: Each course approved by the Department of Real Estate is a minimum of 45 hours in length.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and one approved elective.
Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and one approved elective.
Real Estate Principles, and Real Estate Practice*, and One course from the following list:Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualify for and pass a written examination.
Qualify for and pass a written examination.
To obtain a real estate salesperson license, you must first qualify for and pass a written examination.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
45 hours
45
must complete 45 clock hours of DRE-approved continuing educationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
First renewal: ethics, agency, trust fund handling, risk management, interactive fair housing, implicit bias, and consumer protection/service. Later renewals also include management and supervision.
First renewal: ethics, agency, trust fund handling, risk management, interactive fair housing, implicit bias, and consumer protection/service. Later renewals also include management and supervision.
Salespersons Renewing for the First Time ... Four separate three-hour courses in the following subjects: ethics, agency, trust fund handling, and risk management, and a three-hour course in fair housing, which must include an interactive participatory component ... A two-hour course in implicit bias training ... A minimum of 18 hours of consumer protection courses ... The remaining clock hours ... may relate to either consumer service or consumer protection courses. ... One nine-hour CE survey course that covers the seven mandatory subjects, (ethics, agency, trust fund handling, risk management, management and supervision, fair housing and implicit bias training)Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
4 years
4
Licenses are issued for a four-year periodOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Licenses are issued for a four-year period and should be renewed before the expiration date listed on the license.
Licenses are issued for a four-year period and should be renewed prior to the expiration date listed on the license. Applies to: California real estate licenses.
Licenses are issued for a four-year period and should be renewed prior to the expiration date listed on the license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
No interstate reciprocity waives California licensing requirements.
No interstate reciprocity waives California licensing requirements.
California has no reciprocity with any other state to allow a waiver of any of the requirements to obtain a license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
This license is required of individuals who conduct licensed real estate activities as described in the Real Estate Law under the supervision of a licensed broker. However, a salesperson without an responsible broker may not perform acts requiring a real estate license.
The salesperson license covers licensed real estate activity under a responsible broker; a salesperson without one may not perform licensed acts.
This license is required of individuals who conduct licensed real estate activities as described in the Real Estate Law under the supervision of a licensed broker. However, a salesperson without an responsible broker may not perform acts requiring a real estate license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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