Indiana Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
No experience required for initial broker license in Indiana
Alternative Pathways:
Managing Broker requires 3 years of active broker licensure in Indiana plus examination.
Education Requirements
Complete a 90-hour pre-license course from an Indiana-approved education provider. In Indiana, all new licensees start as brokers.
Required Courses:
- 90-hour pre-license course with emphasis on real estate law
- Must pass final proctored exam with score of at least 75%
Indiana does not have a salesperson license - all new real estate professionals are licensed as brokers.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
Indiana Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
145 multiple-choice questions: 80 national, 50 state-specific, 15 pretest items
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
$55
Retake Policy
Can retake 24 hours after failure; $55 fee per attempt
Fees
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Examination Fee | $55 |
| License Fee | $60 |
| Background Check | $30 |
| Total | $195 |
Does not include pre-licensing course costs. Must complete 30-hour post-licensing course within first 2 years.
Timeline
Complete Pre-License Education
Complete 90-hour broker pre-license course
2-4 weeks
Submit Application
Apply through Indiana PLA with required documentation
1-2 weeks
Pass Broker Exam
Take and pass the 145-question broker exam via Pearson VUE
1-2 weeks
Complete Post-Licensing
Complete 30-hour post-licensing course within 2 years
Within 2 years
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 3 years
Renewal Fee
$60
CE Hours Required
36 hours
Online Renewal
Available
12 hours of CE each year from July 1 to June 30. Managing Brokers must dedicate 4 of the 12 hours to leadership and administration topics.
Reciprocity Agreements
Indiana has reciprocity agreements with other states.
Indiana does not have reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state licensees may apply via Endorsement for Commission review.
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