Arizona Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
Must have been a licensed salesperson for three years within the five years immediately preceding the application.
Alternative Pathways:
Must submit Broker Candidate Experience Verification form.
Education Requirements
Complete 90 hours of broker pre-licensing education plus a 9-hour Broker Management Clinic from an ADRE-approved school.
Required Courses:
- 90 hours of Real Estate Broker Pre-Licensing Education
- 9-hour Broker Management Clinic
Education must be completed in classroom or online at an approved Arizona real estate school.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
Arizona Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
195 questions including 15 unscored questions; 315 minutes
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
$125
Retake Policy
Can retake upon failure; must apply within 1 year of passing
Fees
| Application Fee | $125 |
| Examination Fee | $125 |
| Background Check | $67 |
| Recovery Fund | $20 |
| Listed Fees | $337 |
Listed fees include the $125 license, $125 exam, $20 Recovery Fund, and a new $67 clearance card. An acceptable existing card may avoid a new card fee. Tuition and vendor/payment charges are additional.
Process may take 8-10 weeks. Must also complete Disciplinary Actions Disclosure form.
Timeline
Gain Experience
Complete 3 years as actively licensed salesperson within last 5 years
3+ years
Obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card
Submit fingerprints for background check
8-10 weeks
Complete Broker Education
Complete 90-hour pre-licensing course plus 9-hour Broker Management Clinic
4-8 weeks
Pass Broker Exam
Take and pass state and national exam portions
1-2 weeks
Submit Application
Apply within 1 year of passing exam
2-4 weeks
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$120
CE Hours Required
Confirm with commission
Online Renewal
Available
CE requirements depend on broker role and current ADRE rules. Published guidance and the current rule compilation differ on designated-broker hours; confirm the applicable total and Broker Management Clinic requirements with ADRE before renewal.
Reciprocity Agreements
Arizona offers out-of-state broker recognition to qualifying Arizona residents with an equivalent license held at least one year, three years of experience in the prior five, and nine hours of Broker Management Clinic. Other application and examination requirements apply.
Quick Tools
Compare Arizona
Not a Broker Yet?
Start with an agent license if you don't have the required experience.
Arizona Agent License →