Nebraska Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Nebraska
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 96 hours of pre-licensing education (three 30-hour courses plus the 6-hour Professional Practice Standards course), effective January 1, 2026.
Required Courses (96 hours total):
- • Three 30-hour pre-licensing courses (90 hours total)
- • Course #0003 - 6-hour Developing Professional Conduct & Ethical Practices
The 96-hour requirement took effect January 1, 2026 (previously 66 hours).
State Examination
Exam Name
Nebraska Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
80 national questions (2.5 hours) + 50 state questions (1.5 hours) plus 5-10 unscored pretest; 4 hours total
Passing Score
75% on each section
Exam Fee
$150
Retake Policy: Fail one or both portions: up to 3 attempts or 6 months; salesperson may retake only the failed portion. $150 per attempt.
Background Check
Type: Fingerprint-based criminal background check
Cost: $80
$80 paid to Nebraska State Patrol-CID (online payment adds a convenience fee; non-NSP agencies may charge to take prints). Required for all applicants.
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Nebraska broker to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $150 |
| Application Fee | $175 |
| License Fee | $90 |
| Fingerprinting | $80 |
| Listed Fees | $495 |
Listed fees: application $175 + exam $150 + issuance $90 + NSP background check $80 = $495. E&O insurance is required for activation, so this is not a complete startup cost.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$180
CE Required
18 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
18 hours every 2 years: at least 12 Commission-approved hours, of which at least 6 must be 'R'-designated.
License Reciprocity
Nebraska uses universal license recognition of any jurisdiction in good standing (no fixed state roster). Nonresident/relocating applicants complete a 3-hour course (0604R).
Nebraska Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (402) 471-2004
- Apply Online
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Requires 2 years full-time salesperson experience plus 60 additional broker hours (two 30-hour courses) and the broker exam
- • 2 years experience required
- • 60 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12