Connecticut Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
Actively engaged as a licensed Connecticut salesperson for 3 years, AND at least 1,500 hours, AND at least 4 closed transactions, in the 3 years before applying (all cumulative, not alternatives).
Alternative Pathways:
Experience must be under the supervision of a Connecticut licensed broker.
Education Requirements
Complete 120 hours of approved pre-licensing education including the mandatory classroom Legal Compliance course.
Required Courses:
- Real Estate Principles and Practices Course (60 hours)
- Real Estate Brokerage Principles and Practices Course (15 hours)
- Legal Compliance Course (15 hours, classroom required)
- Two 15-hour pre-license elective courses, OR one 30-hour appraisal/elective course
Electives may be waived with evidence of 20+ real estate transactions completed in the previous 5 years.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
Connecticut Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
Multiple-choice questions covering national and state-specific content
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
$59
Retake Policy
May retake upon failure; $59 fee per attempt
Fees
| Application Fee | $120 |
| Examination Fee | $59 |
| License Fee | $1,150 |
| Listed Fees | $1,329 |
Listed state fees: application $120 + exam $59 + license activation $1,150 = $1,329. Connecticut's broker activation fee is high and may be prorated by odd/even issuance year; confirm at application. Course tuition is excluded.
The official DCP broker application does not list a background-check or fingerprint requirement.
Timeline
Gain Experience
Complete 3 years as a licensed salesperson with 1,500+ hours and 4+ closed transactions
3+ years
Complete Broker Education
Complete 120 hours of pre-licensing education including the classroom Legal Compliance course
3-6 months
Pass Broker Exam
Take and pass the Connecticut broker examination
1-2 weeks
Submit Application
Apply through the eLicense portal with required fees
2-4 weeks
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$205
CE Hours Required
12 hours
Online Renewal
Available
12 hours of continuing education biennially including a 3-hour mandatory Connecticut Real Estate License Law course and 9 hours of electives. License expires November 30 of even-numbered years.
Reciprocity Agreements
Connecticut has reciprocity with 12 states; applicants from Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio must take the Connecticut state exam portion. The New York agreement was terminated (New York applicants must apply non-reciprocally).
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
- Official Website
- (860) 713-6150
- dcp.licenseservices@ct.gov
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