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To obtain an Arizona real estate salesperson license, an applicant must be at least 18 years old, complete a 90-hour pre-licensing course and a 6-hour contract writing course from an ADRE-approved school, obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card from Arizona DPS, and pass both the General and State-Specific portions of the Pearson VUE exam with a score of 75% or higher. The applicant must then submit a salesperson application, Disciplinary Action Disclosure Form, exam score reports, education certificates, fingerprint card, and proof of legal presence within one year of passing the exam.

Most people complete the Arizona real estate licensing process within a few months. Three tasks run in parallel: the 90-hour pre-licensing course, the Fingerprint Clearance Card from Arizona Department of Public Safety (which may take as long as eight to ten weeks per the Arizona Association of REALTORS®), and exam preparation. The 6-hour contract writing course takes about a day. After passing the exam, you must submit your license application within one year. The fingerprint card is the most common bottleneck, so applicants should begin that process as early as possible.

Fixed state fees total $202: $75 for the salesperson examination (application and exam fees combined), $60 for the original license ($50 license fee plus $10 Real Estate Recovery Fund), and $67 for the Fingerprint Clearance Card from Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS). The 90-hour pre-licensing course and 6-hour contract writing course together typically cost $350 to $900 or more depending on the school and format chosen. Total cost to obtain an Arizona salesperson license generally runs approximately $550 to $1,500 or more, driven primarily by the education package selected.

Can convicted felons get real estate license in Arizona?

Having a prior conviction does not necessarily disqualify you from receiving an Arizona salesperson’s license. However, The Arizona Department of Real Estate will not issue a license to any person who is currently incarcerated, paroled, or on probation. ADRE will also not issue licenses to anyone who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor offense such as theft, forgery, extortion, violence against another person, or crimes of moral turpitude.

When you apply for your license, you will fill out the required Disciplinary Actions Disclosure Form (LI-214/244).

It will ask you questions, such as if you have surrendered any professional or occupational license. The form also asks about your criminal history or if you have entered a plea agreement or a plea of nolo contendere.

The form asks you to disclose if you have had any judgment or orders by any court involving fraud, dishonesty, misrepresentation, moral turpitude, while conducting any business in real estate, or if you have been convicted of a class 6 undesignated offense.

Depending on your answers, you may need to submit additional documentation. Refer to the Disclosure Document Checklist Form for specifics on what you will need to include with your application.

Do you need high school diploma for real estate license in Arizona?

A high school diploma or its equivalent general education diploma (GED) is not a requirement to get an Arizona real estate salesperson's license.

A sponsoring broker is a licensed real estate broker who employs a salesperson and holds the salesperson's license. Arizona law requires all real estate salespersons to work under a licensed broker to practice real estate. A salesperson's license remains in "eligible" status until a broker agrees to supervise the agent and activates the license through the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) system. The sponsoring broker is responsible for overseeing the agent's compliance with state laws and regulations.

Can you get a real estate license in Arizona if you dont live in the state?

No, Arizona does not allow you to hold an active real estate salesperson license if you are not an Arizona resident. You can begin the process of earning your AZ salesperson license while you are not a state resident, but when you apply for your license, you will need to submit proof of residency.

Anyone seeking a real estate license through out-of-state license recognition must be an Arizona resident. You must also have been currently licensed in another state for at least a year and have completed the approved real estate education in that other state. You must also have passed a real estate license examination in another state and not have had your license revoked or voluntarily surrendered.

How to get fingerprinted for real estate license in Arizona?

Start by visiting the state’s Public Service Portal. Here you’ll create an account, create an FCC application, and pay the fees through a credit card checkout. Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive a reference number to use when getting fingerprinted. The AZ Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) recommends contacting a professional fingerprinting service or the local police department for fingerprinting. Electronic fingerprinting is only available if you are physically in Arizona.

Arizona requires all applicants to submit their Fingerprint Clearance Card (FCC) as part of the application process.

You can initiate the fingerprinting process at any time in your licensing process, but you must have received the Fingerprint Clearance Card before you apply for your salesperson license. You’ll need to submit it to the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE). Since it can take up to 10 weeks to receive your card, many applicants will apply during or immediately after completing the 90-hour pre-license course.