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

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A sales agent performs brokerage services for an agency in a training capacity, subject to the designated broker's authorization.

Required hours

55 hours

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Exam

Take the written sales agent examination designated by the director.

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Renewal

The two-year sales agent license may not be renewed. The Commission may grant a waiver for extenuating circumstances.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Maine Real Estate Commission

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

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Real estate sales agent
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Exam

    Take the written sales agent examination designated by the director.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    The applicant must appear at such time and place as the director may designate for the purpose of a written sales agent examination.
    Official source

    Required hours

    55 hours

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    This course, at a minimum, must be 55 hours in length
    Official source
  3. 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

A sales agent performs brokerage services for an agency in a training capacity, subject to the designated broker's authorization.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
"Real estate sales agent" or "sales agent" means any person employed by or on behalf of an agency to perform real estate brokerage services in a training capacity ... specifically authorized by the designated broker
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

The two-year sales agent license may not be renewed. The Commission may grant a waiver for extenuating circumstances.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Sales agent licenses shall be issued for 2 years and may not be renewed. ... The commission may grant waivers to allow individuals to remain licensed as sales agents beyond the 2-year term
Official source

License term in years

2 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Sales agent licenses shall be issued for 2 years and may not be renewed.
Official source

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What does it cost?

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What are the common questions?

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

The two-year sales agent license may not be renewed. The Commission may grant a waiver for extenuating circumstances.

Source and quotation
Sales agent licenses shall be issued for 2 years and may not be renewed. ... The commission may grant waivers to allow individuals to remain licensed as sales agents beyond the 2-year term
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (7)

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

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/32/title32sec13200.html

Real estate sales agent
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Take the written sales agent examination designated by the director.

Take the written sales agent examination designated by the director.

The applicant must appear at such time and place as the director may designate for the purpose of a written sales agent examination.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Required hours

55 hours

55

This course, at a minimum, must be 55 hours in length
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

2 years

2

Sales agent licenses shall be issued for 2 years and may not be renewed.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

The two-year sales agent license may not be renewed. The Commission may grant a waiver for extenuating circumstances.

The two-year sales agent license may not be renewed. The Commission may grant a waiver for extenuating circumstances. Applies to: Sales agent licenses.

Sales agent licenses shall be issued for 2 years and may not be renewed. ... The commission may grant waivers to allow individuals to remain licensed as sales agents beyond the 2-year term
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Board

Maine Real Estate Commission

Maine Real Estate Commission

Maine Real Estate Commission
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

A sales agent performs brokerage services for an agency in a training capacity, subject to the designated broker's authorization.

A sales agent performs brokerage services for an agency in a training capacity, subject to the designated broker's authorization.

"Real estate sales agent" or "sales agent" means any person employed by or on behalf of an agency to perform real estate brokerage services in a training capacity ... specifically authorized by the designated broker
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Not yet verified: license fee, continuing education — see the official agency.

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