Wisconsin Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Wisconsin
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 72 hours of Board-approved pre-license education.
Required Courses (72 hours total):
- • Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson Pre-License Course (72 hours)
Education must be completed within 4 years of application. Alternative: 10 semester credits in real estate or real estate law from accredited institution. Reciprocity applicants from IL/IN only need 13-hour course.
State Examination
Exam Name
Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
140-150 multiple-choice questions (includes 5-10 unscored pretest questions), 4 hours
Passing Score
75% (105 out of 140 scored questions)
Exam Fee
$65
Retake Policy: Can retake upon failure; $65 fee per attempt
Background Check
Type: Background check through DSPS
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Wisconsin broker to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $65 |
| Application Fee | $75 |
| License Fee | $60 |
| Total Fees | $200 |
Includes $75 application, $65 exam, and $60 initial credentialing fee. Criminal history predetermination costs $68 if needed.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$60
CE Required
18 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
18 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Renewal deadline is December 14 of even-numbered years. Late fee of $25 applies.
License Reciprocity
Wisconsin has reciprocal agreements with Illinois and Indiana. Licensees from these states can waive education and take the exam directly.
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Real Estate Examining Board
- Official Website
- (608) 266-2112
- Apply Online
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Requires 2 years as salesperson with 40 experience points, 72 hours of broker pre-license education, and passing the broker exam
- • 2 years experience required
- • 72 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12