The complete California salesperson workflow.

Follow 135-hour education, DRE application, examination, fingerprints, license issuance, responsible broker affiliation and renewal.

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California salesperson exam150 questions · 3 hours

70%pass135course hours$450combo

Complete three 45-hour courses before examination eligibility.

01Check eligibilityAge 18, honesty, education and out-of-state issues 02Complete 135 hoursPrinciples, Practice and one approved elective 03Choose exam-only or combo$100 exam or $450 combined filing 04Schedule the examinationeLicensing and current exam availability 05Pass the salesperson exam150 questions, 3 hours, 70% 06Complete Live ScanRE 237 and DOJ/FBI response 07Complete license issuanceRE 202 if not filed as a combo 08Join a responsible brokerTraining, supervision, fees, leads and business plan

Confirmed age and general eligibilityCompleted Real Estate PrinciplesCompleted qualifying Real Estate PracticeCompleted one approved electiveCollected transcripts or completion evidenceSelected exam-only or combined applicationSubmitted the correct fee and disclosuresScheduled through eLicensingCompleted timed 150-question practicePassed the DRE salesperson examCompleted Live Scan and license requirementsVerified active license statusAffiliated with a responsible brokerRecorded the four-year renewal date

California Real Estate Salesperson Guide

Pre-license education, DRE applications, examination preparation, fingerprints, license issuance, broker affiliation and first-business readiness.

Core routesEligibility Application options Fingerprinting First brokerage

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Requirements linked to current California DRE instructions.Updated July 16, 2026