Quick answer
A sales agent performs brokerage services for an agency in a training capacity, subject to the designated broker's authorization.
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?
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Board
Maine Real Estate Commission
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Maine Real Estate Commission
Official sourceCheck your qualifications
Exam
Take the written sales agent examination designated by the director.
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The applicant must appear at such time and place as the director may designate for the purpose of a written sales agent examination.
Official sourceRequired hours
55 hours
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
This course, at a minimum, must be 55 hours in length
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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 sourceLicense 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.
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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 sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Qualifications / ExamTake 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 sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / Required hours55 hours
55
This course, at a minimum, must be 55 hours in length
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
License term in years2 years
2
Sales agent licenses shall be issued for 2 years and may not be renewed.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
RenewalThe 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 sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
BoardMaine Real Estate Commission
Maine Real Estate Commission
Maine Real Estate Commission
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceA 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 sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Not yet verified: license fee, continuing education — see the official agency.