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 an accredited institution. Applicants licensed in another state within the past 2 years may qualify by endorsement with a 13-hour Wisconsin course; Illinois and Indiana reciprocity applicants are exempt from the education requirement.
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
Scaled score of 75 (on a 0-100 scale; not a percentage of questions)
Exam Fee
$65
Retake Policy: May retake after failing; wait 24 hours before rebooking. $65 per attempt.
Background Check
Type: Conviction and pending-charge questions on the application (no fingerprinting found)
No fingerprint step found in DSPS or Pearson VUE requirements; a $68 criminal history predetermination is optional
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Wisconsin broker to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $65 |
| Listed Fees | Confirm with provider |
Listed fees: $65 Pearson VUE exam. The DSPS initial credential fee is not certified here (see license fee note), so no total is shown. A $68 criminal history predetermination is optional. Unknown fees are not zero.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$75
CE Required
18 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
18 hours of continuing education every 2 years (12 mandatory + 6 elective). The biennium runs December 15 to 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. Wisconsin attorneys may qualify with 1 year and 20 points.
- • 2 years experience required
- • 72 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12