Initial licenses last a minimum of two and a maximum of three years, expiring on the licensee's birthday.
40 hours
Pass the licensing examination with at least 70% correct.
During a renewal year, renew on your birthday; renewal is available 90 days before expiration.
12 hours
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Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and SalespersonsOfficial source
Prepare for and schedule your Real Estate license examOfficial source
18 years old
40 hours
Complete 40 hours of real estate educationOfficial source
Pass the licensing examination with at least 70% correct.
You need to score a minimum of 70% correct to pass.Official source
Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE platform.Official source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageInitial licenses last a minimum of two and a maximum of three years, expiring on the licensee's birthday.
Licenses are valid for a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 3 years ... The expiration date is the candidate’s date of birthOfficial source
Three candidate endorsements are required; endorsers cannot be relatives or fellow real-estate-course classmates.
Get 3 candidate endorsements ... Endorsements cannot be from people related to you or fellow classmates from the real estate courseOfficial source
During a renewal year, renew on your birthday; renewal is available 90 days before expiration.
Licenses are available for renewal 90 days before their expiration date. ... During a renewal year, your license needs to be renewed on your birthday.Official source
12 hours
you need to complete 12 hours of continuing educationOfficial source
Have a license or permit? Use the expiration date printed on it to set up your calendar and reminders.
$85
Salesperson Candidate $85 per personOfficial source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
During a renewal year, renew on your birthday; renewal is available 90 days before expiration.
Licenses are available for renewal 90 days before their expiration date. ... During a renewal year, your license needs to be renewed on your birthday.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and SalespersonsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/prepare-for-and-schedule-your-real-estate-license-exam
Prepare for and schedule your Real Estate license examOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/prepare-for-and-schedule-your-real-estate-license-exam
Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE platform.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
40 hours
40
Complete 40 hours of real estate educationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass the licensing examination with at least 70% correct.
Pass the licensing examination with at least 70% correct.
You need to score a minimum of 70% correct to pass.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
During a renewal year, renew on your birthday; renewal is available 90 days before expiration.
During a renewal year, renew on your birthday; renewal is available 90 days before expiration. Applies to: Individual salesperson licenses.
Licenses are available for renewal 90 days before their expiration date. ... During a renewal year, your license needs to be renewed on your birthday.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
12 hours
12
you need to complete 12 hours of continuing educationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Initial licenses last a minimum of two and a maximum of three years, expiring on the licensee's birthday.
Initial licenses last a minimum of two and a maximum of three years, expiring on the licensee's birthday.
Licenses are valid for a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 3 years ... The expiration date is the candidate’s date of birthOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Three candidate endorsements are required; endorsers cannot be relatives or fellow real-estate-course classmates.
Three candidate endorsements are required; endorsers cannot be relatives or fellow real-estate-course classmates.
Get 3 candidate endorsements ... Endorsements cannot be from people related to you or fellow classmates from the real estate courseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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