Vermont Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Vermont
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 40 hours of pre-licensing education from a Commission-approved provider.
Required Courses (40 hours total):
- • Vermont Pre-Licensing Course (40 hours)
Certificate of completion is valid for 2 years. Within 90 days of license issuance, must complete 8 hours of post-licensing instruction.
State Examination
Exam Name
Vermont Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
136 multiple-choice questions (100 national + 36 state), 4 hours total
Passing Score
75% on both portions
Exam Fee
$110
Retake Policy: Can retake upon failure; $110 fee per attempt. One free reschedule allowed.
Background Check
Type: Fingerprint-based background check
Cost: $100
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Vermont broker to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $110 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| License Fee | $50 |
| Fingerprinting | $100 |
| Total Fees | $310 |
Includes $50 application, $110 exam, $50 license, and approximately $100 for fingerprinting/background check.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$220
CE Required
16 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
16 hours of continuing education including the 4-hour Mandatory course and Vermont State Energy Goals class. Renewal deadline is May 31 of even-numbered years.
License Reciprocity
Vermont does not have formal reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state licensees must meet all Vermont requirements.
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation - Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (802) 828-1505
- Apply Online
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Upgrade to Broker
Requires 2 years as salesperson plus 40-hour broker pre-licensing course and passing the broker exam
- • 2 years experience required
- • 40 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12