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

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30 Hours Post-Licensing of modules A-O.

License fee

$140

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Required hours

120 hours

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Exam

Pass Nevada and general examinations within 12 months; equivalent out-of-state licensees need not take the general examination.

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Renewal

Original real estate licenses are valid for a one-year period ending on the last day of the month during which the license was obtained.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Nevada Real Estate Division

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    REAL ESTATE DIVISION
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    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    REAL ESTATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
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  2. Check your qualifications

    Required hours

    120 hours

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    A total of 120 hours is required
    Official source

    Exam

    Pass Nevada and general examinations within 12 months; equivalent out-of-state licensees need not take the general examination.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Pass Nevada State exam within last 12 months. b) Pass general exam within last 12 months. (Licensed out-of-state applicants are not required to take general exam if applying for equivalent license.)
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  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    APPLICATION: Complete application Form 549.
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    Reciprocity

    An applicant for a Nevada Salesperson license that holds a current real estate license from one of the states below may meet the qualifications for the Nevada Salesperson license. The following (1-6) is required: 1. Application Form 549. 2. Certified license history. See 5a above. 3. Nevada state exam. See 4a above. 4. Fingerprints. See 3a above. 5. Non-resident. See 6a above.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    An applicant for a Nevada Salesperson license that holds a current real estate license from one of the states below may meet the qualifications for the Nevada Salesperson license. The following (1-6) is required: 1. Application Form 549. 2. Certified license history. See 5a above. 3. Nevada state exam. See 4a above. 4. Fingerprints. See 3a above. 5. Non-resident. See 6a above.
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  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

30 Hours Post-Licensing of modules A-O.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
30 Hours Post-Licensing of modules A-O.
Official source

Agency guidance

Certain first-time licensees exempt from postlicensing instead need 36 hours of CE under NAC 645.4442(2).

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
First-time licensees who qualify for NAC 645.4442(2.) are required to complete 36 hours of continuing education
Official source

Agency guidance

Subsequent renewals cover two years and cost $195.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Subsequent renewals are valid for 2 years. … Renewal Fee: $195
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Original real estate licenses are valid for a one-year period ending on the last day of the month during which the license was obtained.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
original real estate licenses are valid for a one-year period ending on the last day of the month during which the license was obtained.
Official source

Continuing education hours

36 hours

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
36 hours of continuing education is required.
Official source

Continuing education topics

3 hours agency, 6 contracts, 3 ethics, 3 law/legislation, 3 risk reduction, 18 general; at least 18 hours through live instruction.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
3 hours Agency 6 hours Contracts 3 hours Ethics 3 hours Law & Legislation 3 hours Risk Reduction 18 Hours General … At least 18 of the required 36 hours must be taken through live instruction.
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What does it cost?

License fee

$140

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Salesperson license: $140.00
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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 Nevada?

Original real estate licenses are valid for a one-year period ending on the last day of the month during which the license was obtained.

Source and quotation
original real estate licenses are valid for a one-year period ending on the last day of the month during which the license was obtained.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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

$140

Source and quotation
Salesperson license: $140.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (13)

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

Board

Nevada Real Estate Division

Nevada Real Estate Division

REAL ESTATE DIVISION
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://red.nv.gov/uploadedfiles/rednvgov/content/forms/501.pdf

REAL ESTATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://red.nv.gov/uploadedfiles/rednvgov/content/forms/501.pdf

APPLICATION: Complete application Form 549.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Required hours

120 hours

120

A total of 120 hours is required
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Pass Nevada and general examinations within 12 months; equivalent out-of-state licensees need not take the general examination.

Pass Nevada and general examinations within 12 months; equivalent out-of-state licensees need not take the general examination.

Pass Nevada State exam within last 12 months. b) Pass general exam within last 12 months. (Licensed out-of-state applicants are not required to take general exam if applying for equivalent license.)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / License

$140

140

Salesperson license: $140.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Original real estate licenses are valid for a one-year period ending on the last day of the month during which the license was obtained.

original real estate licenses are valid for a one-year period ending on the last day of the month during which the license was obtained. Applies to: Original real estate salesperson licenses

original real estate licenses are valid for a one-year period ending on the last day of the month during which the license was obtained.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

An applicant for a Nevada Salesperson license that holds a current real estate license from one of the states below may meet the qualifications for the Nevada Salesperson license. The following (1-6) is required: 1. Application Form 549. 2. Certified license history. See 5a above. 3. Nevada state exam. See 4a above. 4. Fingerprints. See 3a above. 5. Non-resident. See 6a above.

Reciprocal salesperson licensing is available for the states and license types in Form 501; a Nevada state examination, license history and fingerprints are required.

An applicant for a Nevada Salesperson license that holds a current real estate license from one of the states below may meet the qualifications for the Nevada Salesperson license. The following (1-6) is required: 1. Application Form 549. 2. Certified license history. See 5a above. 3. Nevada state exam. See 4a above. 4. Fingerprints. See 3a above. 5. Non-resident. See 6a above.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

30 Hours Post-Licensing of modules A-O.

The ordinary first renewal requires 30 hours of postlicensing education, modules A–O.

30 Hours Post-Licensing of modules A-O.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Certain first-time licensees exempt from postlicensing instead need 36 hours of CE under NAC 645.4442(2).

Certain first-time licensees exempt from postlicensing instead need 36 hours of CE under NAC 645.4442(2).

First-time licensees who qualify for NAC 645.4442(2.) are required to complete 36 hours of continuing education
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Subsequent renewals cover two years and cost $195.

Subsequent renewals cover two years and cost $195.

Subsequent renewals are valid for 2 years. … Renewal Fee: $195
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

36 hours

36

36 hours of continuing education is required.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

3 hours agency, 6 contracts, 3 ethics, 3 law/legislation, 3 risk reduction, 18 general; at least 18 hours through live instruction.

3 hours agency, 6 contracts, 3 ethics, 3 law/legislation, 3 risk reduction, 18 general; at least 18 hours through live instruction.

3 hours Agency 6 hours Contracts 3 hours Ethics 3 hours Law & Legislation 3 hours Risk Reduction 18 Hours General … At least 18 of the required 36 hours must be taken through live instruction.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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