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Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardConnecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Department of Consumer Protection
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Official agency pageOpen the official agency page
https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/real-estate-salesperson---initialexam
Real Estate Salesperson - Initial/Exam
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Apply with the agencyOpen the official agency page
https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/real-estate-salesperson---initialexam
To access the online application, click “Initial Application” under Activities.
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Qualifications / Minimum age18 years old
18
Be at least 18 years of age.
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Qualifications / Required hours60 hours
60
Connecticut pre-license 60-hour Real Estate Principles and Practices course.
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Qualifications / ExamPass both portions within one year of eligibility.
Pass both portions within one year of eligibility.
You must pass both portions of the examination within one (1) year of eligibility.
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Qualifications / ExperienceA Connecticut-licensed broker must supervise the salesperson to activate the license.
A Connecticut-licensed broker must supervise the salesperson to activate the license.
To activate the license, you must be supervised by a CT licensed broker
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Fees / Application$80
80
Application Fee: $80.00
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Fees / Exam$59
59
Examination Fee: $59.00.
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Fees / License$570
570
Salesperson: $670.00 ($80 application fee*; $570 initial license fee; $20 guaranty fund fee)
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RenewalAll real estate salesperson licenses expire on May 31st of every even-numbered year.
All real estate salesperson licenses expire on May 31st of every even-numbered year. Applies to: Connecticut real estate salesperson licenses.
All real estate salesperson licenses expire on May 31st of every even-numbered year.
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Continuing education hours12 hours
12
12 credit hours per two-year cycle
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Continuing education topicsOne three-hour mandatory course: 2028 CT REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW; and Nine hours of real estate elective courses. Alternatively, licensees may opt to pass the 40-question Connecticut CE Examination during the CE cycle.
For the 2028 cycle: three-hour 2028 CT Real Estate License Law course plus nine elective hours; the approved 40-question CE exam is an alternative.
One three-hour mandatory course: 2028 CT REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW; and
Nine hours of real estate elective courses.
Alternatively, licensees may opt to pass the 40-question Connecticut CE Examination during the CE cycle.
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ReciprocityAvailable to active licensees in good standing licensed by examination in a reciprocal state; a Connecticut supervising broker is required, and some applicants must take the Connecticut examination.
Available to active licensees in good standing licensed by examination in a reciprocal state; a Connecticut supervising broker is required, and some applicants must take the Connecticut examination.
Have an active license in good standing in a reciprocal state.
Passed the real estate licensing examination in the reciprocal state at the time of obtaining your license.
For salesperson applicants - supervising broker must have an active Connecticut broker license. ... All applicants applying by reciprocity from the following states: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio or applicants who have not taken the real estate licensing examination in a reciprocal state will be required to take the State Portion of the Connecticut Real Estate Examination
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Agency guidanceThe current CE cycle runs March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2028; those passing the Connecticut licensing exam during this interval are exempt from CE for this cycle.
The current CE cycle runs March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2028; those passing the Connecticut licensing exam during this interval are exempt from CE for this cycle.
All continuing education (CE) hours must be completed between March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2028.
No Continuing Education is due for those who passed a CT licensing exam between March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2028
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Agency guidanceThe reciprocal application schedule separates the $570 initial license fee from the $80 application and $20 guaranty fund fees ($670 total).
The reciprocal application schedule separates the $570 initial license fee from the $80 application and $20 guaranty fund fees ($670 total).
Salesperson: $670.00 ($80 application fee*; $570 initial license fee; $20 guaranty fund fee)
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026