Requirements for Obtaining Your Real Estate Sales License

Education Requirements: Sales license exam applicants must provide evidence of successful completion of a three semester-unit or four quarter-unit college-level course in Real Estate Principles. A limited exemption to this requirement is listed below.

Exemption: Members of the bar of any state in the United States or graduates of law schools recognized by the California State Bar will generally qualify on the basis of their education, and as such are exempt from the college-level course requirements. Evidence of admission to practice law, such as a photocopy of both sides of a current State Bar membership card, or of an LL.B. or J.D. Degree should accompany the application.

Extend Your License from 18 Months to 4 Years: Either with the examination or license application or within 18 months after the issuance of a license, the licensee must furnish official transcripts or certification with school seal confirming successful completion of two additional three semester-unit or four quarter-unit college-level courses. See our license extension page for more information.

For more information on sales license application requirements, please visit the real estate salesperson license page on the DRE web site.