Connecticut Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Connecticut
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete a 60-hour Real Estate Principles and Practices course from a state-approved provider.
Required Courses (60 hours total):
- • Real Estate Principles and Practices (60 hours)
Classes can be live, in-person, or virtual-live.
State Examination
Exam Name
Connecticut Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
110 multiple-choice questions (80 national, 30 state)
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$59
Retake Policy: Unlimited retakes for one year from the eligibility notice; $59 exam fee per attempt.
Sponsoring Broker
Must be sponsored by an actively licensed Connecticut real estate broker
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $59 |
| Application Fee | $80 |
| License Fee | $590 |
| Listed Fees | $729 |
Listed state fees: application $80 + exam $59 + license activation $590 = $729. Connecticut's activation fee is high and may be prorated by odd/even issuance year; confirm at application. Course tuition is excluded.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$314
CE Required
12 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
12 hours including a 3-hour mandatory course on real estate and fair housing legislation, plus 9 hours of electives. License expires May 31 of even-numbered years.
License Reciprocity
Connecticut has reciprocity with 12 states; applicants from Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio must take the Connecticut state exam portion. The New York agreement was terminated (New York applicants must apply non-reciprocally).
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
- Official Website
- (860) 713-6150
- Apply Online
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Requires 3 years as active salesperson (with 1,500+ hours and at least 4 closed transactions), additional broker education, and passing the broker exam
- • 3 years experience required
- • 60 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12