Oregon Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
No prior experience required for initial broker license in Oregon.
Alternative Pathways:
Principal broker requires additional qualifications and experience beyond broker license.
Education Requirements
Complete 150 hours of broker pre-license education from OREA-approved providers.
Required Courses:
- 150 hours of required broker pre-license education
Must have high school diploma, GED, or equivalent international qualification.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
Oregon Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
Broker examination: 80 scored national questions (150 minutes) and 50 scored state questions (90 minutes); additional unscored questions may appear.
Passing Score
75% on both portions
Exam Fee
$75
Retake Policy
Exam scores valid for one year. Must reapply if scores expire.
Fees
| Application Fee | $300 |
| Examination Fee | $75 |
| Background Check | $61.25 |
| Listed Fees | $436.25 |
Listed fees cover the $300 application, $75 examination, and $61.25 fingerprint processing for an initial broker license. Education and other provider charges are additional.
PSI lists $46.25 Oregon State Police processing plus $15 PSI processing for initial broker applicants. Existing Oregon brokers upgrading to principal broker follow a different pathway.
Timeline
Complete Pre-License Education
Complete 150 hours of broker pre-license courses
4-8 weeks
Submit Application
Apply through OREA eLicense portal with $300 fee
1-2 days
Complete Fingerprinting
Complete fingerprint certification and background check at PSI
1-2 weeks
Pass Broker Examination
Schedule and pass the 130-question broker exam
1-2 weeks
Receive License
License issued after passing exam with valid background check
1-2 weeks
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$300
CE Hours Required
30 hours
Online Renewal
Available
Active broker renewal requires at least 30 hours, including the current Law and Rule Required Course and two-hour Fair Housing course. First active renewal also requires Broker Advanced Practices; use the Agency first-renewal checklist for the applicable course versions. Inactive renewal does not require CE.
Reciprocity Agreements
Oregon lists reciprocal agreements with Alabama, Alberta (Canada), Georgia, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Requirements vary by license category; contact the Agency to confirm eligibility. Other out-of-state applicants must meet Oregon requirements without education or examination waivers.
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