Maine Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Maine
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete a 55-hour sales agent qualifying course covering industry overview, agency relationships, property valuation, financing, contracts, and Maine real estate laws.
Required Courses (55 hours total):
- • Sales Agent Qualifying Course (55 hours)
Must finish course with 75% or higher grade. Course valid for 1 year after completion. Sales agent license valid for 2 years and is nonrenewable; must upgrade to associate broker.
State Examination
Exam Name
Maine Real Estate Sales Agent Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
120 multiple-choice questions (80 general practice, 40 Maine Law), 4 hours total
Passing Score
75% on both sections
Exam Fee
$85
Retake Policy: Can retake after 24 hours; $85 fee per attempt. In-person testing only.
Background Check
Type: Criminal records check
Cost: $21
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Maine real estate brokerage agency
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $85 |
| Application Fee | $100 |
| Fingerprinting | $21 |
| Total Fees | $206 |
Application/license $100 + exam $85 + criminal records check $21 = $206. Course fees additional $228-$570.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$100
CE Required
21 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
21 hours of continuing education every 24 months, including 3 hours in a core course. Effective April 2025, core course is 'Reasonable Care and Diligence.'
License Reciprocity
Maine offers full reciprocity with all other states. Reciprocal applicants must pass background check and Maine state portion of the exam.
Maine Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (207) 624-8603
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Sales agent license valid for 2 years only. Must complete 60-hour Associate Broker Course and upgrade within 5 years. No exam required for associate broker upgrade.
- • 2 years experience required
- • 60 additional education hours
Last verified: 2026-01-12