Georgia Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Georgia
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 75 hours of pre-licensing education from an approved provider.
Required Courses (75 hours total):
- • Real Property Definitions
- • Property Valuation
- • Contracts
- • Financing
- • Georgia Real Estate Law
Applicants may take the exam at age 17 but cannot activate license until age 18.
State Examination
Exam Name
Georgia Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
152 scored questions (100 national + 52 state) plus up to 5 pretest questions; 4 hours total
Passing Score
75% on each section
Exam Fee
$175
Retake Policy: Must apply for license within 12 months of passing exam or retake exam
Background Check
Type: Criminal background check
Sponsoring Broker
Must work under a licensed Georgia real estate broker
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $175 |
| License Fee | $170 |
| Listed Fees | $345 |
Listed fees cover the $175 examination and $170 original license. Education and required criminal-history report charges are additional.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 4 years
Renewal Fee
$125
CE Required
36 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
36 hours of continuing education required every 4 years (includes 3-hour license law course)
Standard renewal is $125; eligible online renewal is $100.
License Reciprocity
Applicants with a current license in good standing obtained by examination in another state may qualify for reciprocity. Florida residents must pass the Georgia state examination. Other application requirements still apply.
Georgia Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (404) 656-3916
- Apply Online
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Upgrade to Broker
Requires 3 years experience as salesperson plus 60 hours broker pre-license course
- • 3 years experience required
- • 60 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12