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

Quick answer

Salespersons work under a licensed broker’s direct supervision.

License fee

$90

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Required hours

96 hours

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Exam

Score at least 75%.

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Renewal

If your license was issued before November, you need to renew no later than November 30, to avoid paying a late fee.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Nebraska Real Estate Commission

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

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Applicant Information - Nebraska Resident
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Age

    19 years old

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    19 years old prior to taking the examination
    Official source

    Education

    High school graduate, equivalency certificate, or qualifying home-school enrollment/participation evidence.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    high school graduates, hold a certificate of equivalency, or evidence of participation or enrollment in a home school program
    Official source

    Required hours

    96 hours

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    CURRENT REQUIREMENT-96 HOURS TOTAL
    Official source

    Experience

    None for salesperson applicants.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Salesperson None
    Official source

    Exam

    Score at least 75%.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Examination score of 75%
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    https://nrec.nebraska.gov/licensing-forms/applicationprocess.html
    Official source

    Reciprocity

    A good-standing license in another jurisdiction may qualify for an equivalent Nebraska license while remaining nonresident or moving directly from that jurisdiction.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    persons holding a real estate license, in good standing, in another real estate regulatory jurisdiction may be issued an equivalent real estate license in Nebraska either while remaining a non-resident of Nebraska or upon moving to Nebraska directly from the jurisdiction in which the real estate license was held.
    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

Salespersons work under a licensed broker’s direct supervision.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
under the direct supervision of a licensed broker at all times
Official source

Agency guidance

Initial licenses cover the current calendar year; subsequent renewals cover two years.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Initial Nebraska real estate licenses are issued for a calendar year. Subsequent renewals are for a 2-year period.
Official source

Agency guidance

First-renewal CE exemption applies when renewed in the calendar year of issuance.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
If you renew your license during the same calendar year in which it was issued, you are exempt from continuing … education requirements for your first renewal cycle.
Official source

Agency guidance

November/December issuances have no December late fee; late fees begin in January.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
If your license was issued in November or December, you will not be charged a late fee for December. However, late fees will start accruing if you renew in January or later.
Official source

Agency guidance

Salesperson renewal fee: $180 for two years.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Salesperson Renewal Fee - 2 Year $180.00
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

If your license was issued before November, you need to renew no later than November 30, to avoid paying a late fee.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
If your license was issued prior to November, you need to renew no later than November 30, to avoid paying a late fee.
Official source

Continuing education hours

18 hours

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Active licensees must complete 18 clock hours every two years
Official source

Continuing education topics

At least 12 approved CE hours, including 6 designated-subject R hours; up to 6 approved training hours.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
At least 12 of the 18 hours must be Commission-approved continuing education. o Of those 12 hours, at least 6 hours must be designated subject matter courses, marked with an “R”. o Up to 6 hours may be Commission-approved training toward the 18-hour total.
Official source

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What does it cost?

Application fee

$175

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
License Application Fee - Salespersons & Brokers $175.00
Official source

Exam fee

$150

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
License Examination Fee - Salespersons & Brokers - per exam $150.00
Official source

License fee

$90

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Salesperson Original License Fee (current year only) $90.00
Official source

Bonds and insurance

Insurance

Provide errors and omissions insurance before active renewal.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
You will also need to provide proof of errors and omissions insurance prior to renewing your license.
Official source

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 Nebraska?

If your license was issued before November, you need to renew no later than November 30, to avoid paying a late fee.

Source and quotation
If your license was issued prior to November, you need to renew no later than November 30, to avoid paying a late fee.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

What is the real estate salesperson / sales agent license fee in Nebraska?

$90

Source and quotation
Salesperson Original License Fee (current year only) $90.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (21)

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

Board

Nebraska Real Estate Commission

Nebraska Real Estate Commission

Nebraska Real Estate Commission
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://nrec.nebraska.gov/licensing-forms/licenseinformation?country=149

Applicant Information - Nebraska Resident
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://nrec.nebraska.gov/licensing-forms/applicationprocess.html

https://nrec.nebraska.gov/licensing-forms/applicationprocess.html
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Age

19 years old

19

19 years old prior to taking the examination
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Education

High school graduate, equivalency certificate, or qualifying home-school enrollment/participation evidence.

High school graduate, equivalency certificate, or qualifying home-school enrollment/participation evidence.

high school graduates, hold a certificate of equivalency, or evidence of participation or enrollment in a home school program
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Required hours

96 hours

96

CURRENT REQUIREMENT-96 HOURS TOTAL
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Experience

None for salesperson applicants.

None for salesperson applicants.

Salesperson None
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Score at least 75%.

Score at least 75%.

Examination score of 75%
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Insurance

Provide errors and omissions insurance before active renewal.

Provide errors and omissions insurance before active renewal.

You will also need to provide proof of errors and omissions insurance prior to renewing your license.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

If your license was issued before November, you need to renew no later than November 30, to avoid paying a late fee.

If your license was issued prior to November, you need to renew no later than November 30, to avoid paying a late fee. Applies to: Active real estate salespersons

If your license was issued prior to November, you need to renew no later than November 30, to avoid paying a late fee.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

18 hours

18

Active licensees must complete 18 clock hours every two years
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

At least 12 approved CE hours, including 6 designated-subject R hours; up to 6 approved training hours.

At least 12 approved CE hours, including 6 designated-subject R hours; up to 6 approved training hours.

At least 12 of the 18 hours must be Commission-approved continuing education. o Of those 12 hours, at least 6 hours must be designated subject matter courses, marked with an “R”. o Up to 6 hours may be Commission-approved training toward the 18-hour total.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Salespersons work under a licensed broker’s direct supervision.

Salespersons work under a licensed broker’s direct supervision.

under the direct supervision of a licensed broker at all times
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Initial licenses cover the current calendar year; subsequent renewals cover two years.

Initial licenses cover the current calendar year; subsequent renewals cover two years.

Initial Nebraska real estate licenses are issued for a calendar year. Subsequent renewals are for a 2-year period.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

First-renewal CE exemption applies when renewed in the calendar year of issuance.

First-renewal CE exemption applies when renewed in the calendar year of issuance.

If you renew your license during the same calendar year in which it was issued, you are exempt from continuing … education requirements for your first renewal cycle.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

November/December issuances have no December late fee; late fees begin in January.

November/December issuances have no December late fee; late fees begin in January.

If your license was issued in November or December, you will not be charged a late fee for December. However, late fees will start accruing if you renew in January or later.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Salesperson renewal fee: $180 for two years.

Salesperson renewal fee: $180 for two years.

Salesperson Renewal Fee - 2 Year $180.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$175

175

License Application Fee - Salespersons & Brokers $175.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Exam

$150

150

License Examination Fee - Salespersons & Brokers - per exam $150.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / License

$90

90

Salesperson Original License Fee (current year only) $90.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

A good-standing license in another jurisdiction may qualify for an equivalent Nebraska license while remaining nonresident or moving directly from that jurisdiction.

A good-standing license in another jurisdiction may qualify for an equivalent Nebraska license while remaining nonresident or moving directly from that jurisdiction.

persons holding a real estate license, in good standing, in another real estate regulatory jurisdiction may be issued an equivalent real estate license in Nebraska either while remaining a non-resident of Nebraska or upon moving to Nebraska directly from the jurisdiction in which the real estate license was held.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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