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Select an occupation and a state to get the requirement summary — education hours, age, exam vendor and structure, fees, retake rules, renewal and the official board link. No data on file means “Data pending — verify with your state board.”

Real Estate SalespersonCalifornia

License requirements summary

Eligibility

Education hours
135 hours
Education level
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Minimum age
18 years
Background check
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Exam structure

Exam vendor
PSI
National questions
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State questions
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Time limit
180 minutes
Passing score
70%

Costs & retake

Application fee
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Exam fee
$60
License fee
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Retake wait
2 years (exam eligibility window)
Retake fee
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Renewal & reciprocity

License valid
4 years
CE required
45 hours
Reciprocity
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Official source

California Department of Real Estateretrieved 2026-08-20

First-attempt pass rate: 54% (published).

Requirements change — verify with your state board before applying.