California DRE Salesperson License & Examination Preparation License Requirements Exam Content
CAReal Estate Salesperson Guide135 hours · DRE exam · License · Broker affiliation
California real estate salesperson license path

Finish the right 135 hours before filing the wrong DRE application.

Complete Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice and one approved elective; choose exam-only or the $450 combined exam-and-license route; submit transcripts, fingerprints and disclosures; pass 150 questions in three hours at 70%; then affiliate with a responsible broker before performing licensed activity.

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Pre-license education3 × 45 hours135 hours total
Exam-only fee$100Original or re-examination
Combined application$450$100 exam + $350 license
Exam150 / 3 hours70% required
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01I need the 135 hoursChoose the three required courses

Principles, Practice with current fair-housing content, and one approved elective.

 02I am unsure which form to fileCompare exam-only and combo

$100 now versus $450 combined; understand fingerprints and two-year completion window.

 03I need the test blueprintOpen the seven official domains

Practice/disclosures is the largest area at approximately 25%.

 04I need useful questionsUse 300 original questions

Full 150-question simulation, diagnostics, math, domains and missed questions.

 05I need Live ScanPrepare RE 237 and identity

Fingerprint response must be received before license issuance.

 06I passed but cannot practiceChoose a responsible broker

A salesperson cannot perform licensed acts without broker affiliation and supervision.
Complete license workflow

Eight controlled steps from course enrollment to active practice.

  1. 1
    Confirm age, honesty and education eligibility

    A license cannot be issued before age 18.

  2. 2
    Complete three approved 45-hour courses

    Use DRE-approved private schools or qualifying college courses.

  3. 3
    Choose exam-only or combination filing

    Submit transcripts and the correct nonrefundable fee.

  4. 4
    Schedule through eLicensing

    Use DRE's live examination availability after qualification.

  5. 5
    Pass 150 questions in three hours

    At least 70% correct is required.

  6. 6
    Complete fingerprints and license review

    Disclose required criminal and disciplinary matters accurately.

  7. 7
    Receive the salesperson license

    Verify status, name, expiration and broker relationship.

  8. 8
    Affiliate with a responsible broker

    Only then may the salesperson perform licensed acts under supervision.

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