Education and training
Evidence reviewedA salesperson applicant must be at least 18, have a Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number, and document at least three college-level courses in the specified subject matter.
California · Real Estate Agent
California Real Estate Agent License Requirements
Provenance
Official sources
- https://dre.ca.gov/Retrieved 2026-09-03
- https://dre.ca.gov/files/pdf/StepstoGetlicensed.pdfRetrieved 2026-09-03
- https://dre.ca.gov/Licensees/Fees.htmlRetrieved 2026-09-03
Official-source reference
Licensing requirements
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Exams
Evidence reviewedAfter DRE approves the examination application, the salesperson applicant must pass a computer-based multiple-choice examination.
Application fee
Evidence reviewedDRE lists a $100 salesperson examination fee and a $350 salesperson license fee for the combined examination-and-license route.
Background check
Evidence reviewedThe combined salesperson examination-and-license application must include Live Scan fingerprints; an exam-only applicant submits Live Scan fingerprints with the license application after passing.
Processing timeline
Evidence reviewedDRE's retained salesperson steps estimate approximately two to four weeks to approve an exam-only application before examination scheduling.
Endorsement or reciprocity
Evidence reviewedCalifornia DRE provides a separate Out-of-State Applicants guide for out-of-state examinees and license applicants.
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