Choose the filing route that matches readiness and cash flow.

Compare the $100 examination application with the $450 combined examination-and-license application, fingerprints, transcripts, disclosures and two-year deadline.

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Exam-only

$100

Qualify and take the salesperson exam. After passing, submit the separate $350 original license application, fingerprints and required documents.

Combined RE 435

$450

Pay the $100 exam and $350 license fees together, submit the combined package and fingerprints, and complete all requirements within the two-year application window.

Combination deadline

DRE requires the exam and remaining license requirements to be completed within two years after filing the combined application or the filing and fees lapse.

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