Real Estate License Requirements by State
Find detailed licensing requirements, fees, exam information, and step-by-step guides for all 50 states.
All 50 States
Select a state to view all available license types (Agent, Broker, MLO) and their requirements.
AL Alabama AK Alaska AZ Arizona AR Arkansas CA California CO Colorado CT Connecticut DE Delaware FL Florida GA Georgia HI Hawaii ID Idaho IL Illinois IN Indiana IA Iowa KS Kansas KY Kentucky LA Louisiana ME Maine MD Maryland MA Massachusetts MI Michigan MN Minnesota MS Mississippi MO Missouri MT Montana NE Nebraska NV Nevada NH New Hampshire NJ New Jersey NM New Mexico NY New York NC North Carolina ND North Dakota OH Ohio OK Oklahoma OR Oregon PA Pennsylvania RI Rhode Island SC South Carolina SD South Dakota TN Tennessee TX Texas UT Utah VT Vermont VA Virginia WA Washington WV West Virginia WI Wisconsin WY Wyoming
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Agent License
Entry-level license to represent buyers and sellers. Requires pre-licensing education and state exam.
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Broker License
Advanced license requiring agent experience. Operate independently or manage other agents.
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MLO License
Licensed through NMLS to originate residential mortgage loans. SAFE exam required.
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Getting Started
New to real estate? Start with our comprehensive guides on how to get licensed in your state.
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