Kansas Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
Licensed as salesperson in Kansas (or salesperson/broker in another state) and actively engaged for at least 2 years out of the last 3 years
Alternative Pathways:
- Licensed 3+ years with 30+ transaction points
- Licensed 2+ years with 40+ transaction points
- Licensed 2+ years with 20-39 transaction points (restricted license - no supervising)
Transaction points system determines approval. Restricted license prohibits supervising Kansas licensees.
Education Requirements
Complete 60 hours of KREC-approved broker pre-license education: the 30-hour Broker Fundamentals and 30-hour Broker Management courses.
Required Courses:
- Kansas Real Estate Broker Fundamentals Course (30 hours)
- Kansas Real Estate Broker Management Course (30 hours)
- Kansas Law Course (4 hours) - out-of-state substitute for Fundamentals only
The 4-hour Kansas Law Course is only the out-of-state substitute for Fundamentals, not part of the 60 hours. Course certificate must reach the Commission within 6 months of completion.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
Kansas Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
Multiple-choice questions covering national and state-specific content
Passing Score
Scaled score of 70 (general and state)
Exam Fee
$70
Retake Policy
24-hour wait to reschedule; $70 per exam; must pass before the course certificate expires.
Fees
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Examination Fee | $70 |
| License Fee | $175 |
| Background Check | $70 |
| Listed Fees | $365 |
Listed fees: application $50 + exam $70 + license $175 + fingerprint/background $70 = $365. Open Company Fee of $100 if applicable. Pre-licensing course costs are excluded.
Fingerprinting available at local Police Station, Sheriff's Office, UPS Stores, or other services.
Timeline
Gain Salesperson Experience
Complete 2 years of active licensed experience with sufficient transaction points
2+ years
Complete Broker Education
Complete 60 hours of broker pre-license courses
4-6 weeks
Complete Background Check
Submit fingerprints for KBI/FBI background check
2-4 weeks
Pass Broker Exam
Take and pass the Pearson VUE broker examination
1-2 weeks
Submit Application
Submit broker license application with company information
1-2 weeks
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$175
CE Hours Required
12 hours
Online Renewal
Available
12 hours per 2-year cycle, including at least 3 mandatory hours in the Kansas Required Core course.
Reciprocity Agreements
Kansas has no reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state brokers complete the 4-hour Kansas Law Course; an endorsement/waiver path exists but is not a reciprocity agreement.
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