Oregon Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Oregon
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 150 hours of broker pre-license education from an Oregon Real Estate Agency-approved school. Only courses completed on or after January 1, 2013 meet licensing requirements.
Required Courses (150 hours total):
- • 150-hour broker pre-license education course
In Oregon, entry-level agents are called 'brokers' (not to be confused with managing/principal brokers). Education must be from an Agency-approved real estate school.
State Examination
Exam Name
Oregon Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
130+ questions (80 national scored + 5-10 pretest, 50 state scored + 5-10 pretest)
Passing Score
75% on each section
Exam Fee
$75
Retake Policy: Can retake upon failure; exam and background clearance valid for one year
Background Check
Type: Fingerprinting conducted by PSI at exam center
Cost: $56
Sponsoring Broker
Must be sponsored by a principal broker to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $75 |
| Application Fee | $300 |
| Fingerprinting | $56 |
| Total Fees | $431 |
Application $300 + exam $75 + fingerprinting $56.25. Pre-licensing education typically costs under $500.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$220
CE Required
30 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
30 hours of continuing education required every 2 years
License Reciprocity
Oregon does not have reciprocity agreements with other states. Out-of-state licensees must meet all Oregon requirements.
Oregon Real Estate Agency
- Official Website
- (503) 378-4170
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
To become a principal broker, requires 3 years active experience and passing the principal broker exam
- • 3 years experience required
- • 0 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12