Kansas Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Kansas
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 60 hours of salesperson pre-license education: 30-hour Principles course (valid 12 months) and 30-hour Kansas Practice course (valid 6 months).
Required Courses (60 hours total):
- • Principles of Real Estate (30 hours)
- • Kansas Practice Course (30 hours)
Principles course certificate valid for 12 months; Kansas Practice course certificate valid for 6 months.
State Examination
Exam Name
Kansas Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
Two-part exam with national and state sections
Passing Score
70% on each section (national and state)
Exam Fee
$82
Retake Policy: $75 fee for retakes; score reports valid for 6 months
Background Check
Type: KBI/FBI fingerprint-based criminal background check
Cost: $70
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with and be supervised by a licensed Kansas real estate broker
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $82 |
| Application Fee | $15 |
| License Fee | $125 |
| Fingerprinting | $70 |
| Total Fees | $292 |
Application $15 + background $70 + license $125 + exam $82 = $292. Pre-licensing courses cost additional $300-$500.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$125
CE Required
12 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
12 hours per 2-year cycle, including 3 mandatory hours in 'Kansas Required Core' course. CE must be completed 3 business days before license expiration.
License Reciprocity
Kansas does not have formal reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state licensees with active licenses may have reduced education requirements.
Kansas Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (785) 296-3411
- Apply Online
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Upgrade to Broker
Requires 2 years active experience (with transaction points requirements), 60 hours broker pre-license education, and passing the broker exam.
- • 2 years experience required
- • 60 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12