Nevada Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Nevada
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 120 hours of pre-licensing education covering principles, law, contracts, and agency.
Required Courses (90 hours total):
- • Real Estate Principles (45 hours)
- • Real Estate Law including 18 hours Nevada law (45 hours)
- • Contracts in Real Estate Transactions (15 hours)
- • Agency including broker/agent foundation and risk reduction (15 hours)
Real Estate Law course must include 18 hours of Nevada-specific law.
State Examination
Exam Name
Nevada Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
120 questions (80 national, 40 state), plus 5-10 pre-test questions, 4 hours
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
$100
Retake Policy: Can retake upon failure; $100 fee per attempt
Background Check
Type: Fingerprint-based background check via Department of Public Safety
Cost: $40
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Nevada broker to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $100 |
| Application Fee | $125 |
| License Fee | $140 |
| Fingerprinting | $40 |
| Total Fees | $405 |
Total includes $125 application, $100 exam, $140 license, and $40 fingerprinting.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$140
CE Required
24 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
24 hours of continuing education every 2 years
License Reciprocity
Reciprocal licensees must complete 18-hour Nevada law course. Full list of reciprocal states available on RED website.
Nevada Real Estate Division
- Official Website
- (702) 486-4033
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Requires 2 years salesperson experience plus additional broker education and exam
- • 2 years experience required
- • 64 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12