Kentucky Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Kentucky
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete a 96-hour pre-license course covering real estate principles and Kentucky license law. Course must be KREC-approved.
Required Courses (96 hours total):
- • Real Estate Principles (Part A)
- • Kentucky License Law (Part B)
Cannot receive credit for more than 9 hours of study per day. Proctored final exam not accessible until 11th day after starting course.
State Examination
Exam Name
Kentucky Real Estate Sales Associate Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
Multiple-choice exam with national and state portions
Passing Score
75% or higher on both sections
Exam Fee
$100
Retake Policy: Must retake failed portion within 4 months; $100 fee per attempt
Background Check
Type: National Criminal History Check via IdentoGO fingerprinting
Cost: $51
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with an actively licensed Kentucky principal broker within 60 days of passing exam
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $100 |
| License Fee | $130 |
| Fingerprinting | $51 |
| Total Fees | $281 |
Exam $100 + license $130 + fingerprinting $51 = $281. E&O insurance required (starting at $106). 48 hours post-license education required within first 2 years.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$130
CE Required
12 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
12 hours per 2-year cycle: 6 hours first year (3 must be law), 6 hours second year. Kentucky Core Course required every 4 years. Renewal deadline March 31 of even-numbered years.
License Reciprocity
Kentucky does not have formal reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state licensees must meet all Kentucky requirements.
Kentucky Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (502) 564-7760
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Requires 2 years as sales associate (20+ hours/week), 336 classroom hours of broker courses (48 hours in Brokerage Management), and passing the broker exam.
- • 2 years experience required
- • 336 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12