Louisiana Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Louisiana
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education covering real estate principles, Louisiana laws, property ownership, and market analysis.
Required Courses (90 hours total):
- • Real Estate 101 (90 hours)
45-hour post-license education required within 180 days of initial licensure.
State Examination
Exam Name
Louisiana Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
135 scored questions (80 national, 55 state) plus 10-15 pretest questions, 4 hours total
Passing Score
70% on each section (56/80 national, 40/55 state)
Exam Fee
$85
Retake Policy: $15 re-eligibility fee plus $85 exam fee for retakes
Background Check
Type: Fingerprint-based criminal history check via IdentoGO and Clearbox
Cost: $110
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Louisiana broker to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $85 |
| Application Fee | $90 |
| Fingerprinting | $110 |
| Total Fees | $285 |
Application $90 + exam $85 + background check $49 (Clearbox) + fingerprint $61 (IdentoGO) = $285. E&O insurance required.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 1 years
Renewal Fee
$219
CE Required
12 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
12 hours of continuing education annually, including mandatory course topic(s) specified by LREC. Renewal period August 1 - September 30.
License Reciprocity
Louisiana has reciprocity with Iowa and other states. Reciprocal applicants may have reduced requirements.
Louisiana Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (225) 925-1923
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Requires 4 years as active licensee (2 years immediately prior), 150 hours broker pre-licensing education, fingerprint check, and broker exam.
- • 4 years experience required
- • 150 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12