Get your real estate license, online and on your schedule.

Generally speaking, all applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and be honest and truthful.

Yes! You can absolutely get your California real estate license online. Online real estate classes let you finish your pre-licensing education on your own schedule, from any device.

They can be just as effective as in-person classes (or, for some learners, even more effective) and are super convenient for people with responsibilities like work or childcare.

The only parts of the licensing process that must be done in person are fingerprinting and taking the state real estate exam.

To qualify for a California real estate salesperson license, applicants must meet the requirements established by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE).

Applicants must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be honest and truthful

A conviction for a crime may result in the denial of a license. Failure to disclose a criminal conviction or disciplinary action may also result in denial of a license.

Applicants do not need to be California residents. Out-of-state applicants must comply with additional requirements established by the California Department of Real Estate.

Once you've completed the three required courses, you can then apply to take the California real estate salesperson exam. You can do this by using one of two applications:

• Salesperson Examination Application
• Combined Salesperson Examination and License Application

If you already have a broker, it's best to go ahead and use the combined application. You'll have to pay the nonrefundable $100 exam fee and the $350 license fee, but it will save you a few steps down the road.

On the applications, you'll be given the choice to either have DRE schedule the exam for you at your chosen test site, or you can choose to self-schedule at a later date. Choosing to self-schedule will expedite the application process.

Include a copy of your course transcripts, and you're ready to mail your application to the Department of Real Estate. It will take around two to four weeks for the application to be processed. Once it's approved, you'll receive either an email letting you know you can schedule the exam, or the Examination Schedule Notice if DRE handled the scheduling.

The biggest variable in determining the cost of a California real estate license is which real estate school you choose.

In California, a pre-license course can cost anywhere from $179 - $700 depending on the provider.

There are also fees that are associated with the real estate licensing process. These fees include a $100 exam fee each time you take the real estate exam, a $350 application fee, and a $60 fingerprinting fee.

Adding all these costs together, you should expect to pay somewhere around $574 to $1,095 total to get your real estate license in California.

Yes! Every Premier Courses pre licensing package includes exam prep. You'll get an interactive course with quizzes and knowledge checks throughout, access to 1,000+ review questions, and study guides (one for each course).

Yes, each of Premier Courses' 45 hour online real estate pre-license courses are approved by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE Sponsor #S0717). That means our 135-hour real estate offering will fulfill all your real estate pre-licensing education requirements.

All applicants are required to pass the course and the final exam before they can sign up to take the California real estate exam.

You can complete your final exam in the comfort of your own home with an online proctor at no additional cost to you. In order to take your proctored final exam, you will need a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and a working built-in or external microphone.

Take the State Exam

Once you complete all three courses, you can then apply to take the state exam using one of two applications.

• Salesperson Examination Application
• Combined Salesperson Examination and License Application

With a copy of your course transcripts, you can mail in your application or submit your application online to the Department of Real Estate. It will take between two to four weeks for the application to be processed. Once it's approved you will either receive an email to schedule the exam or the DRE has scheduled the exam for you.

Find a Sponsoring Broker

Technically, you can get a California salesperson license without a broker, also known as a “responsible broker.” BUT - without a broker, you can't legally perform any activity that requires a real estate license. The whole reason you got a license is so you could work as a real estate agent, right?

If you haven't already found a California real estate broker and included their information on the salesperson exam/license application now's the time to start lining up interviews.

Premier Courses is approved by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) to provide you with the three 45-hour courses required for all prospective real estate license holders. Premier Courses sponsor ID is S0717. These California online real estate courses include:

• California Real Estate Principles - 45-hour course (Required)
• California Real Estate Practice - 45-hour course (Required)
• California Legal Aspects of Real Estate - 45-hour course

Once you've completed all three courses and have received your three individual real estate course certifications, you'll be prepared and ready to take the California Real Estate Licensing Exam.

Each course final exam will have 100 multiple choice questions and is open book. You will have 150 minutes to complete the exam. You will lose access to your exam when you reach the time limit and the exam will be scored. Any unanswered questions will be marked incorrect. You must score a 60% to pass the exam.

There are 2 versions of the course final. You will only have 2 attempts, after failing the 2nd final you will need to retake the course. If you fail on your first attempt, you may take the exam again immediately or whenever you would like after the first exam attempt time has elapsed.

The courses must be completed within six months of registration. If you are unable to complete the courses within the six month period, Premier Courses offers extensions for an additional fee.

Participants shall present one of the following forms of identification immediately before the administration of the final examination:

1. A current California driver's license.
2. A current identification card described in Section 13000 of the California Vehicle Code.
3. Any identification of the participant issued by a governmental agency or a recognized real estate related trade organization within the immediately preceding five years which bears a photograph, signature and identification number of the participant.

A course and instructor evaluation is available on the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) website at www.dre.ca.gov. Access this form by typing in “RE 318A” in the search box located in the upper right corner of the home page.

This course is approved for pre-license education credit by the California Department of Real Estate. However, this approval does not constitute an endorsement of the views or opinions which are expressed by the course sponsor, instructors, authors, or lecturers.

A course provider complaint form is available on the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) website at www.dre.ca.gov. Access this form by typing in “RE 340” in the search box located in the upper right corner of the home page. An informational form regarding course provider complaints, “RE 340A” is also available.

Generally speaking, all applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and have a United States Social Security number.

Yes! You can absolutely get your Florida real estate license online. Online real estate classes let you finish your pre-licensing education on your own schedule, from any device.

They can be just as effective as in-person classes (or, for some learners, even more effective) and are super convenient for people with responsibilities like work or childcare.

The only parts of the licensing process that must be done in person are fingerprinting and taking the state real estate exam at a Pearson VUE test center.

To qualify for a Florida real estate sales associate license, applicants must meet the requirements established by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

Applicants must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Have a United States Social Security number

All applicants must also submit electronic fingerprints for a background check. A criminal history doesn't automatically disqualify you — the DBPR reviews each application case by case — but failure to disclose a conviction can result in denial of a license.

You do not need to be a Florida resident or a U.S. citizen to get a Florida real estate license.

Once you've completed the 63-hour pre-license course and passed the end-of-course exam, you can apply for your license with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) online at www.myfloridalicense.com.

Before you apply, have your electronic fingerprints taken through an approved vendor — the DBPR needs them on file to process your application. Once your application is approved, you'll receive authorization to schedule your state exam with Pearson VUE, Florida's testing provider. You can schedule online or by phone and choose a test center near you.

The Florida sales associate exam has 100 multiple choice questions, you'll have 3.5 hours to complete it, and you need a score of 75 or higher to pass. The exam fee is $36.75 per attempt.

The biggest variable in determining the cost of a Florida real estate license is which real estate school you choose. In Florida, a pre-license course can cost anywhere from around $100 to $500 depending on the provider.

There are also fees associated with the licensing process itself: a $62.75 license application fee paid to the DBPR, a $36.75 exam fee each time you take the state exam, and a fingerprinting fee that typically runs $50 to $80 depending on the vendor.

Adding it all up, you should expect to pay roughly $150 to $180 in state and vendor fees on top of the cost of your course.

Yes! Every Premier Courses pre licensing package includes exam prep. You'll get an interactive course with quizzes and knowledge checks throughout, plus review questions and study tools to get you ready for the Florida state exam.

Yes, Premier Courses' 63-hour online Sales Associate Pre-License course is approved by the Florida Real Estate Commission (School ID #ZH1003192). That means our course fulfills all of your Florida real estate pre-licensing education requirements.

All applicants are required to pass the course and the end-of-course final exam before they can sit for the Florida real estate exam.

You can complete your final exam online in the comfort of your own home. You'll need a desktop computer or laptop and a current government-issued photo ID to verify your identity before the exam begins.

Take the State Exam

Once you complete the 63-hour course, apply for your license with the DBPR at www.myfloridalicense.com, submit your electronic fingerprints, and — once your application is approved — schedule your state exam with Pearson VUE. Bring a current government-issued photo ID with you on exam day; you need a score of 75 or higher to pass.

Find a Sponsoring Broker

When you pass the state exam, your Florida license is issued in an inactive status. To actually work as a real estate sales associate — and get paid for it — you must activate your license under a licensed Florida broker.

If you haven't already found a broker to work with, now's the time to start lining up interviews so you can activate your license and start your new career.

Premier Courses is approved by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) to provide the 63-hour Sales Associate Pre-License course required for all prospective Florida real estate sales associates. Premier Courses' school ID is ZH1003192.

The 63-hour course covers real estate principles, Florida license law, and real estate practice, and concludes with the FREC-required end-of-course exam.

Once you've completed the course and passed the final exam, you'll receive your certificate of completion and be ready to apply for the Florida real estate exam. Note that your course completion is valid for two years — you must pass the state exam within two years of completing the course.

The end-of-course final exam has 100 multiple choice questions. Per Florida Real Estate Commission rules, you must score 70% or higher to pass.

If you fail the final exam, FREC requires you to wait at least 30 days from the date of the original exam before retesting. You may retest a maximum of one time within one year of the original exam, and you'll be given a different form of the exam. If you fail the second attempt (or more than a year passes), you'll need to retake the course before testing again.

The course must be completed within six months of registration. If you are unable to complete the course within the six month period, Premier Courses offers extensions for an additional fee.

Before taking your end-of-course final exam, you'll be asked to verify your identity with a current government-issued photo identification, such as:

1. A current Florida driver's license.
2. A current identification card issued by a state or U.S. government agency.
3. A current passport.

The name on your identification must match the name on your course registration.

When you complete the course and pass the final exam, you'll receive a certificate of completion and your course completion is reported electronically to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

You can verify your education record at any time through your DBPR online account at www.myfloridalicense.com.

This course is approved for pre-license education credit by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC). However, this approval does not constitute an endorsement of the views or opinions which are expressed by the course sponsor, instructors, authors, or lecturers.

Complaints regarding a Florida real estate course provider may be filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) online at www.myfloridalicense.com, or by contacting the DBPR Customer Contact Center at (850) 487-1395.