How do I pay for the state licensing exam?

The state, PSi or PearsonVUE generally accepts debit cards, credit cards, electronic checks, or vouchers. You must pay for your state exam ahead of time either by scheduling an appointment through their website or by calling then directly.

To find our exactly how to pay for the state licensing exam pelase choose one of the state options below.

Alabama

How do I pay for the Alabama state licensing exam?

PSI accepts debit cards, credit cards, cashier’s checks, or money orders. You must pay for your state exam ahead of time either by scheduling an appointment through their website or by calling 888-818-5824. They do not accept personal checks or cash.v

Alaska

How do I pay for the Alaska state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PearsonVUE, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PearsonVUE accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a company check, money order, voucher, or electronic check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Arizona

How do I pay for the Arizona state licensing exam?

PearsonVUE accepts debit cards, credit cards, electronic checks, or vouchers. You must pay for your state exam ahead of time either by scheduling an appointment through their website or by calling (888) 405-5776.

Arkansas

How do I pay for the Arkansas state licensing exam?

You will directly pay Pearson VUE, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card, debit card, money order, electronic check, or voucher. PearsonVUE accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

California

How do I pay for the California state licensing exam?

You can pay the $60 exam fee using a credit card, cashiers' check, money order, or check.
Checks or money orders must be made payable to: Department of Real Estate.
If you want to pay using a credit card, you must complete a Credit Card Payment form.

The payment should be mailed to the following address along with your exam application:
Department of State
P.O. Box 137001
Sacramento, CA 95813-7001

Colorado

How do I pay for the Colorado state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI,the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a check, money order, or cashier’s check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Connecticut

How do I pay for the Connecticut state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI, Connecticut’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a check, money order, or cashier’s check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.v

Delaware

How do I pay for the Delaware state licensing exam?

You will directly pay Pearson VUE, the State's exam provider, using a credit card. Pearson VUE accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a voucher, check, money order, or cashier's check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.v

Florida

How do I pay for the Florida state licensing exam?

You will need to pay the examination fee at the time you make your exam reservation. You can pay by credit card, check or voucher. Exam fee payments are not accepted at the testing center. Exam fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Hawaii

How do I pay for the Hawaii state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. All payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Idaho

How do I pay for the Idaho state licensing exam?

You will pay Pearson VUE a non-refundable exam fee using credit card, debit card, money order, electronic check, or voucher. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Illinois

How do I pay for the Illinois state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a check, money order, or cashier’s check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Indiana

How do I pay for the Indiana state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI,the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, or JCB cards.

Iowa

How do I pay for the Iowa state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a check, money order, or cashier’s check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Kansas

How do I pay for the Kansas state licensing exam?

You will directly Pearson VUE, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PearsonVUE accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover cards, debit cards, vouchers, and checks. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Kentucky

How do I pay for the Kentucky state licensing exam?

When scheduling the exam, you pay PSI, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card through the online portal. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. Other registration options ask you to mail a check, money order, or cashier’s check. All payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Louisiana

How do I pay for the Louisiana state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a check, money order, or cashier’s check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Maine

How do I pay for the Maine state licensing exam?

You will directly pay Pearson VUE, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card, debit card, voucher, or electronic check. Pearson VUE accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. All payment must be received before the exam. Payment is not accepted at the test center.

Maryland

How do I pay for the Maryland state licensing exam?

You directly pay PSI, the state’s exam vendor, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. If you don’t have a credit card, you can mail a check, money order, or cashier’s check. All payments must be made before the exam.

Massachusetts

How do I pay for the Massachusetts state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a check, money order, or cashier’s check. All exam fees must be received in advance of the exam.

Michigan

How do I pay for the Michigan state licensing exam?

The $79 state licensing exam fee is typically paid using a credit card.
The fee is paid directly to PSI when you schedule your state exam.
You also have the option to mail in a money order, company check, or cashier's check.
Money orders and checks should be made payable to PSI and must contain the last 4 digits of your social security number.
Cash and personal checks are not acceptable forms of payment.

Minnesota

How do I pay for the Minnesota state licensing exam?

PearsonVUEaccepts credit card, debit card, and electronic check. For an electronic check payment, you must have a personal checking account and be prepared to provide a bank name, account number, and either a social security number, state ID number, or driver’s license number.

You may also purchase and use a prepaid voucher.

You will need to pay for your exam at the time you schedule it. Exam fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you need to retake all or part of the exam, you will need to pay the appropriate fee again.

Mississippi

How do I pay for the Mississippi state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI, the state's exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a check, money order, or cashier's check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Missouri

How do I pay for the Missouri state licensing exam?

Applicants may pay for the Missouri State real estate exam by credit card when they schedule the exam online. Applicants who reserve an exam space by calling PSI Services can use a credit card or personal/cashier’s check when they arrive at the testing center.How do I pay for the Missouri state licensing exam?

Applicants may pay for the Missouri State real estate exam by credit card when they schedule the exam online. Applicants who reserve an exam space by calling PSI Services can use a credit card or personal/cashier’s check when they arrive at the testing center.

Montana

How do I pay for the Montana state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI, the state's exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a check, money order, or cashier's check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Nebraska

How do I pay for the Nebraska state licensing exam?

You will pay the Nebraska Real Estate Commission your licensing exam fee when you make your license application. If you submit this online, you can pay by credit card. You can also mail a check, money order, or cashier's check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Nevada

How do I pay for the Nevada state licensing exam?

You will pay Pearson VUE, the state’s exam provider. Pearson VUE accepts credit card, debit cards, electronic checks, and vouchers. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

New Hampshire

How do I pay for the New Hampshire state licensing exam?

You will pay the New Hampshire State Treasurer by check or money order. Make your payment out to “Treasurer, State of New Hampshire.” Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

New Jersey

How do I pay for the New Jersey state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards and JCB cards. Other options include mailing a check, money order, or cashier’s check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

New Mexico

How do I pay for the New Mexico state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. All exam fees must be received in advance of the exam. Exam fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.

North Carolina

How do I pay for the North Carolina state licensing exam?

PSI accepts major credit cards, including VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. You can also pay by cashier’s check or money order made payable to PSI. You will need to pay for your exam at the time you schedule it.

North Dakota

How do I pay for the North Dakota state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a check, money order, or cashier’s check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Ohio

How do I pay for the Ohio state licensing exam?

You pay PSI, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts most major credit cards. You can also mail a company check, money order, or cashier’s check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Oklahoma

How do I pay for the Oklahoma state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card when you register using the online link. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a check, money order, or cashier’s check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Oregon

How do I pay for the Oregon state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI,the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. PSI prefers you register and pay online.

Pennsylvania

How do I pay for the Pennsylvania state licensing exam?

You will need to pay the $49 examination fee at the time you make your exam reservation. You can pay by credit card, check or voucher. Exam fee payments are not accepted at the testing center. Exam fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Rhode Island

How do I pay for the Rhode Island state licensing exam?

You pay Pearson VUE, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card, debit card, voucher, or check. All exam fee payments must be received in advance of the exam.How do I pay for the Rhode Island state licensing exam?

You pay Pearson VUE, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card, debit card, voucher, or check. All exam fee payments must be received in advance of the exam.

South Carolina

How do I pay for the South Carolina state licensing exam?

Your options for methods of payment depend on how you choose to register and schedule your exam. If you register online, by phone or by fax, PSI accepts major credit cards, including VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. If you opt to register by standard mail, you can use one of the acceptable major credit cards or you can pay by company check, cashier’s check or money order made payable to PSI. Cash and personal checks are not acceptable methods of payment.

You will need to pay for your exam at the time you schedule it. Once you have paid, your fee is good for up to one year. However, if you need to retake all or part of the exam, you will need to pay the appropriate fee again.

South Dakota

How do I pay for the South Dakota state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI, the state's exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a check, money order, or cashier's check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Texas

How do I pay for the Texas state licensing exam?

The state licensing exam costs $54 per attempt, which is paid directly to Pearson VUE.

You can pay the exam fee by credit card, debit card, voucher, or electronic check.

If you choose to pay the exam fee using an electronic check, you must have a personal checking account. Pearson VUE will also need the following information from you:

• Bank name
• Account number
• Routing number
• Social Security number, State ID number, or driver’s license number
• Name and address on the account

Pearson VUE will use this information to request payment from your bank.

Please note that if you opt to pay the exam fee by electronic check, you must register at least five days before your desired exam date to allow enough time for the electronic check to be processed.

Vouchers are available to pay for the exam fee. You can purchase vouchers online using a credit card. Once you obtain your voucher, you can redeem the voucher as payment when you schedule your exam. You simply have to select ‘voucher’ as the payment method and enter in your voucher number.

All vouchers are non-refundable and expire 12 months from the date they are purchased.

Utah

How do I pay for the Utah state licensing exam?

You will pay for the exam to Pearson VUE using a credit card, debit card, check, or voucher. If you register online or over the phone, they will ask for your credit card or debit card to pay for the exam. You must pay your fee before you can take the test.

Vermont

How do I pay for the Vermont state licensing exam?

You will directly pay PSI, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a check, money order, or cashier’s check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Virginia

How do I pay for the Virginia state licensing exam?

You must pay the $60 Virginia state exam fee directly to PSI, via credit card, money order, company check, or cashier's check.
Checks and money orders must be made payable to PSI and you must print your Social Security Number or Virginia DMV number on it to ensure your fees are properly assigned.
Cash and a personal check will not be accepted by PSI.How do I pay for the Virginia state licensing exam?

You must pay the $60 Virginia state exam fee directly to PSI, via credit card, money order, company check, or cashier's check.
Checks and money orders must be made payable to PSI and you must print your Social Security Number or Virginia DMV number on it to ensure your fees are properly assigned.
Cash and a personal check will not be accepted by PSI.

Washington

How do I pay for the Washington state licensing exam?

PSI accepts major credit cards, including VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. You can also pay by cashier’s check or money order made payable to PSI. Cash is not an acceptable method of payment. You will need to pay for your exam when you schedule it.

West Virginia

How do I pay for the West Virginia state licensing exam?

You will pay PSI, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a check, money order, or cashier’s check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam. Note the fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Wisconsin

How do I pay for the Wisconsin state licensing exam?

The exam fee can be paid at the time of reservation by credit card, debit card, voucher, or electronic check.Most students pay the exam fee online using a credit card.

Wyoming

How do I pay for the Wyoming state licensing exam?

You will directly pay Pearson VUE, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. Pearson VUE accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also pay by voucher. All exam payments must be received before the exam.

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