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How to Get a Real estate agent License in Louisiana (2026)

Quick answer

Complete 45 hours of post-license education within 180 days of initial licensure; this does not replace mandatory CE topics.

Required hours

90 hours

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Exam

Pass the real estate salesperson licensing examination.

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Renewal

Renew annually by September 30 to avoid delinquent fees; licenses expire December 31. A license first issued on or after September 1 may renew by December 31 without delinquent fees.

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Continuing education

12 hours

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Louisiana Real Estate Commission

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Louisiana Real Estate Commission
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Salesperson
    Official source

  2. Check your qualifications

    Age

    18 years old

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    You must be at least 18 years of age.
    Official source

    Education

    High school diploma or GED.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    You must have obtained a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED).
    Official source

    Required hours

    90 hours

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    ninety (90) hours of real estate education
    Official source

    Exam

    Pass the real estate salesperson licensing examination.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    You must pass the real estate salesperson licensing examination.
    Official source

    Experience

    Work under the supervision of a licensed real estate broker.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    You must be supervised by a licensed real estate broker
    Official source

  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    You may submit your completed application, along with all required documents and fees, either by mailing them to the LREC office or by dropping them off in person
    Official source

    Reciprocity

    Applicants must reside and hold a license in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma or Pennsylvania; Louisiana issues the corresponding license type.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    you must be a current legal resident and hold a license in one of the following states: Alabama Arkansas Colorado Georgia Iowa Mississippi New Mexico Oklahoma Pennsylvania ... you can only obtain the same license type that you currently hold in your resident state.
    Official source

  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

Complete 45 hours of post-license education within 180 days of initial licensure; this does not replace mandatory CE topics.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Post-license Education is a specific 45-hour requirement that must be completed within 180 days from your initial/upgraded license date. ... Post-licensing education hours shall NOT satisfy any mandatory course topic(s) specified by the Commission.
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Renew annually by September 30 to avoid delinquent fees; licenses expire December 31. A license first issued on or after September 1 may renew by December 31 without delinquent fees.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All licenses must be renewed by December 31 to avoid expiration. If your license was issued January 1 to August 31 you must renew prior to September 30 to avoid delinquent renewal fees. If your license was issued on or after September 1, you must renew no later than December 31, but you will not be subject to any delinquent fees.
Official source

Continuing education hours

12 hours

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
12 hours of approved continuing education coursework
Official source

Continuing education topics

Annual CE is due by December 31. The 2026 mandatory salesperson course is Transparency, Technology, and Trust; the commercial alternate is Money Matters & RPR for Commercial Agents.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
2026 Mandatory – Transparency, Technology, and Trust ... 2026 Mandatory Commercial Alternate – Money Matters & RPR for Commercial Agents ... Mandatory course topics must be completed through an approved LREC-certified real estate vendor on or before December 31
Official source

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What does it cost?

Bonds and insurance

Insurance

Provide proof of errors and omissions insurance before license issuance.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
provide proof of errors and omissions insurance prior to license issuance.
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Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a real estate salesperson / sales agent license in Louisiana?

Renew annually by September 30 to avoid delinquent fees; licenses expire December 31. A license first issued on or after September 1 may renew by December 31 without delinquent fees.

Source and quotation
All licenses must be renewed by December 31 to avoid expiration. If your license was issued January 1 to August 31 you must renew prior to September 30 to avoid delinquent renewal fees. If your license was issued on or after September 1, you must renew no later than December 31, but you will not be subject to any delinquent fees.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (14)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://lrec.gov/become-licensed/salesperson

Salesperson
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://lrec.gov/become-licensed/salesperson

You may submit your completed application, along with all required documents and fees, either by mailing them to the LREC office or by dropping them off in person
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Age

18 years old

18

You must be at least 18 years of age.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Education

High school diploma or GED.

High school diploma or GED.

You must have obtained a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED).
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Required hours

90 hours

90

ninety (90) hours of real estate education
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Pass the real estate salesperson licensing examination.

Pass the real estate salesperson licensing examination.

You must pass the real estate salesperson licensing examination.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Experience

Work under the supervision of a licensed real estate broker.

Work under the supervision of a licensed real estate broker.

You must be supervised by a licensed real estate broker
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Insurance

Provide proof of errors and omissions insurance before license issuance.

Provide proof of errors and omissions insurance before license issuance.

provide proof of errors and omissions insurance prior to license issuance.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Board

Louisiana Real Estate Commission

Louisiana Real Estate Commission

Louisiana Real Estate Commission
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Renew annually by September 30 to avoid delinquent fees; licenses expire December 31. A license first issued on or after September 1 may renew by December 31 without delinquent fees.

Renew annually by September 30 to avoid delinquent fees; licenses expire December 31. A license first issued on or after September 1 may renew by December 31 without delinquent fees. Applies to: Real estate salesperson licenses.

All licenses must be renewed by December 31 to avoid expiration. If your license was issued January 1 to August 31 you must renew prior to September 30 to avoid delinquent renewal fees. If your license was issued on or after September 1, you must renew no later than December 31, but you will not be subject to any delinquent fees.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

12 hours

12

12 hours of approved continuing education coursework
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

Annual CE is due by December 31. The 2026 mandatory salesperson course is Transparency, Technology, and Trust; the commercial alternate is Money Matters & RPR for Commercial Agents.

Annual CE is due by December 31. The 2026 mandatory salesperson course is Transparency, Technology, and Trust; the commercial alternate is Money Matters & RPR for Commercial Agents.

2026 Mandatory – Transparency, Technology, and Trust ... 2026 Mandatory Commercial Alternate – Money Matters & RPR for Commercial Agents ... Mandatory course topics must be completed through an approved LREC-certified real estate vendor on or before December 31
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Complete 45 hours of post-license education within 180 days of initial licensure; this does not replace mandatory CE topics.

Complete 45 hours of post-license education within 180 days of initial licensure; this does not replace mandatory CE topics.

Post-license Education is a specific 45-hour requirement that must be completed within 180 days from your initial/upgraded license date. ... Post-licensing education hours shall NOT satisfy any mandatory course topic(s) specified by the Commission.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

Applicants must reside and hold a license in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma or Pennsylvania; Louisiana issues the corresponding license type.

Applicants must reside and hold a license in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma or Pennsylvania; Louisiana issues the corresponding license type.

you must be a current legal resident and hold a license in one of the following states: Alabama Arkansas Colorado Georgia Iowa Mississippi New Mexico Oklahoma Pennsylvania ... you can only obtain the same license type that you currently hold in your resident state.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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