Indiana Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Indiana
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete a 90-hour pre-license course covering contract law, real estate law, licensing law, and broker operations in Indiana.
Required Courses (90 hours total):
- • Real Estate Principles and Practices (90 hours)
In Indiana, all new real estate professionals are licensed as brokers, not salespersons. Post-licensing education of 30 hours is required within the first 2 years.
State Examination
Exam Name
Indiana Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
145 multiple-choice questions (80 national, 50 state, 15 pretest), 4 hours total
Passing Score
75% on each section (60/80 national, 38/50 state)
Exam Fee
$55
Retake Policy: Can retake after 24 hours; $55 fee per attempt
Background Check
Type: Fingerprint-based background check via IdentoGO
Cost: $38
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Indiana managing broker to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $55 |
| License Fee | $60 |
| Fingerprinting | $38 |
| Total Fees | $153 |
Exam fee $55 + license activation $60 + fingerprinting $38. Pre-licensing course costs additional $300-$600.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 3 years
Renewal Fee
$60
CE Required
36 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
12 hours of continuing education required annually (36 hours total over 3-year cycle). Renewal deadline is June 30 every 3 years.
License Reciprocity
Indiana does not have formal reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state licensees must meet all Indiana requirements including education and examination.
Indiana Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (317) 234-3009
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Indiana licenses all new agents as brokers. Managing broker license requires additional education and experience.
- • 0 years experience required
- • 0 additional education hours
Last verified: 2026-01-12