How much does it cost to get a real estate broker license?

The cost to obtain a broker license in Alabama includes a 60-hour broker prelicense course through an AREC-approved school, with course costs varying by provider. The licensing exam costs $73 per attempt through Pearson VUE. Applicants must also pay application fees to the Alabama Real Estate Commission and complete a fingerprint-based background check through Fieldprint. Broker applicants must have held an active salesperson license for at least 24 of the 36 months preceding the application, and no post-license course is required for brokers.

Sources: AREC — Become a Licensed Real Estate Professional; Pearson VUE — Alabama Real Estate Licensure Exams (Candidate Handbook); AREC — AL License Law Rule 790-X-1-.18 (Reciprocal License Requirements).

The combined broker examination and application fee is $125 per the ADRE fee schedule. The original broker license fee is $125, plus a $20 Real Estate Recovery Fund, totaling $145 for the original license. The Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by Arizona Department of Public Safety costs $67. Education costs for the required 90-hour Broker Pre-licensing Course and 9 hours of Broker Management Clinic courses vary by school. The broker exam is administered by Pearson VUE, and applications must be submitted within one year of passing.

Sources: ADRE — Fee Schedule; ADRE — Salesperson License; ADRE — Education Division.

Fixed fees for an Arkansas broker license include a $50 application fee for residents ($85 for non-residents who must take the exam, or $180 for non-resident brokers not required to take the exam), a $75 exam fee payable to Pearson VUE, and a $70 broker license fee after passing. A state and federal background check is required for all applicants, with the fee paid separately to the Arkansas State Police. Broker applicants must complete a 60-hour pre-license education course (45 hours must be the Commission-developed Broker Pre-License course), and tuition varies by provider. New brokers must also complete a 30-hour post-license course within 6 months of initial licensure.

Sources: Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC); AREC — New Applicant Licensing; Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) — Official FAQ, Fee Notice, and Arkansas Real Estate License Law (April 2026 edition); AREC — Licensing FAQ; Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) — Education page.

As of July 1, 2024, the California DRE charges $150 for the broker examination (exam only), $450 for the broker original license, and $600 for the combined exam and license application. Applicants must also pay a $49 fingerprint processing fee, paid to the Live Scan service provider for California residents or to the DRE for out-of-state applicants. These fees are nonrefundable under Business and Professions Code Section 10207.

Sources: CA DRE — License Fees; California DRE (dre.ca.gov) — Fingerprint Requirements and Fees pages; US Realty Training background check guide.

The Colorado Division of Real Estate charges an $83 broker application fee and a $44.95 broker examination fee for the first attempt, with retakes at $42.50 each; all application fees are non-refundable. Applicants must also complete a fingerprint-based background check through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and obtain errors and omissions insurance before an active license is issued. Pre-licensing education costs vary by provider for the required 168 hours of qualifying education. Total out-of-pocket costs to become licensed typically range from approximately $1,000 to $1,800 depending on the education provider and insurance selections.

Sources: CO DRE — Broker Applications, Documents and Fees; PSI — Program Instructions PDF (Colorado Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin); Colorado DRE — Broker License Application Requirements; Colorado Division of Real Estate (E&O requirement) + cross-referenced aggregator estimates.

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection charges a $120 non-refundable application fee, and PSI charges a $59 exam fee due at the time of scheduling. After passing the exam, a $1,150 license activation fee is required to activate the broker license. Broker candidates must also complete pre-licensing education: a 60-hour Real Estate Principles and Practices course, a 15-hour Brokerage Principles and Practices course, a 15-hour Legal Compliance course, and either two 15-hour elective courses, one 30-hour elective, or evidence of 20 real estate transactions in the previous 5 years. Course costs vary by provider and are separate from the regulatory fees.

Sources: CT DCP — RE Reciprocal License; CT DCP — RE Salesperson Initial Exam; CT DCP — RE Broker Initial/Exam.

The broker initial application fee in Delaware is $248, plus a $25 Guaranty Fund fee. The broker licensing exam costs $85 per attempt through Pearson VUE. Applicants must also complete a 99-hour Delaware broker pre-licensing course from an approved provider, and course tuition varies by school. All fees are processed through the DELPROS online system and are non-refundable.

Sources: Delaware Division of Professional Regulation — Real Estate Commission Fee Schedule; DE DPR — Real Estate Board Fees; SCAOR — How Do I Become a Real Estate Agent?; Delaware DPR — Salesperson Licensure.

The DC Real Estate Commission charges a $65 application fee, a $170 broker license fee, and a $60 Real Estate Guaranty and Education Fund fee. You must also complete 135 hours of broker pre-licensing education from a commission-approved provider, with tuition varying by provider, and pass the broker exam administered by PSI. Application fees are non-refundable per D.C. Code Section 47-2853.10, even if the applicant withdraws or is found not qualified.

Sources: DC DLCP — Real Estate Commission.

The DBPR charges a $91.75 broker application fee, broken down as $14.75 nonrefundable application fee, $72 license fee, and $5 unlicensed activity fee. Pearson VUE charges $36.75 per exam attempt, and fingerprinting through an FDLE-registered Livescan provider typically costs $50 to $80. The 72-hour broker pre-licensing course generally ranges from $250 to $500 depending on provider and format, and the 60-hour post-licensing course runs $150 to $400. Optional exam prep materials can add $100 to $250.

Sources: Florida Realtors — How to Get Your Florida Real Estate Broker License; Pearson VUE — Exam Publication PDF (Candidate Fact Sheet); DBPR (myfloridalicense.com) Fingerprinting page; corroborated by Florida Realtors; FL DBPR — RE Education Requirements; Florida Administrative Code R. 61J2-3.020 (via Cornell LII) and passfloridarealestate.com 2026 Guide; Florida Realtors — License Guide.

The fixed government fees for a Georgia broker license include a $170 license fee, comprising a $45 activation fee plus a $125 four-year renewal fee, or $145 if paid through the Commission's online system. A fingerprint-based criminal background check through GAPS costs $39.99 for a Georgia-only check or $51.99 for a combined Georgia and FBI check. The broker licensing exam carries a separate per-attempt fee, and the 60-hour broker pre-license course is available from GREC-approved schools with tuition varying by provider. Broker applicants must have held an active salesperson license for at least 3 of the past 5 years, so the cost of obtaining that prerequisite license applies first.

Sources: GA Admin Code — GREC Rules 520-1 (Licensure and Brokerage); NAR — Membership Dues Information; Georgia Bureau of Investigation — GCIC Fees (Effective January 1, 2025); Atlanta REALTORS® — Broker Pre-License.

The Hawaii real estate broker exam costs $61 per attempt, and the individual broker license application fee is $382 in an odd-numbered year or $282 in an even-numbered year, per Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 53, effective October 10, 2016. Broker sole proprietor registration costs $65, and broker entity registration (corporation, partnership, LLC, or LLP) costs $486 in odd-numbered years or $349 in even-numbered years. Candidates must also complete a Commission-accredited broker prelicense course, and a $25 non-refundable application fee applies if the application is not approved.

Sources: PSI Services LLC — Hawaii Real Estate Commission Candidate Information Bulletin; Hawaii REB — Application & Registration Fees.

The state and processing fees for a broker license include a $135 application fee (effective January 1, 2026), an $80 exam fee per attempt, and a $61.25 fingerprint processing fee. Broker pre-license education requires a minimum of 90 hours, including Brokerage Management (28 hours), Real Estate Law (30 hours), and two elective courses, with tuition varying by education provider. Applicants seeking a Designated Broker license must also complete the Business Conduct and Office Operations (BCOO) course, and all applicants must obtain errors and omissions insurance before the license is activated.

Sources: Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Real Estate Commission; Idaho Real Estate Candidate Handbook (July 2024) — Pearson VUE / Idaho DOPL; Idaho Real Estate Commission (via Idaho DOPL); Idaho DOPL — REC FAQs & Consumer Info; Idaho DOPL — RE Education Applicants.

The fixed costs to obtain an Illinois broker license are the IDFPR application fee and the $58 per-attempt examination fee paid to PSI. Fingerprinting and criminal background check costs vary by the IDFPR-licensed vendor. The 75-hour pre-licensing education requirement is the largest variable expense, with costs depending on the provider, course format, and included features.

Sources: PSI — IL Exam Candidate Bulletin; IDFPR – Real Estate Broker 75-Hour Pre-License Curriculum (Official Document).

The regulated fees for an Indiana broker license are a $60 application fee (nonrefundable), a $55 exam fee per attempt through Pearson VUE, and a $38.20 criminal background check through IdentoGo. Pre-licensing course costs vary by provider. After licensing, new brokers must complete 30 hours of post-licensing education within the first two years after license issuance, and the license renews every 3 years for a $60 renewal fee. A $50 late fee applies if the renewal is submitted after the expiration date, in addition to the standard renewal fee.

Sources: Indiana PLA — Real Estate Licensing Information; Pearson VUE — Indiana Real Estate Candidate Handbook (March 2025); Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) — Criminal Background Checks page.

The broker license application fee is $170, and the exam fee is $95 per attempt through PSI. The criminal background check costs $51 through the Iowa Real Estate Commission, plus a variable fee for fingerprinting services through a third-party provider. Broker pre-license education consists of 60 hours across nine required courses, with costs varying by provider. Errors and omissions insurance is required, with premiums varying by coverage level, and all applications must be submitted electronically through the "My Iowa PLB" portal.

Sources: Iowa DIAL — Real Estate Salesperson and Brokers License by Exam; Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) — Iowa Real Estate Commission.

Broker applicants pay a total of $295 to the Kansas Real Estate Commission, consisting of a $50 application fee, $70 background fee, and $175 license fee. An additional $100 Open Company fee applies if you open a new company or branch office. The licensing exam costs $70 when both portions are scheduled together, paid directly to Pearson VUE. Effective July 1, 2025, all fees related to original licensure and license renewal are waived for qualifying military spouses under 2025 HB 2280.

Sources: KREC — Kansas Real Estate Commission FAQ; KREC — Broker Requirements.

The initial broker application fee for upgrading from a sales associate license is $60, and the PSI examination fee is $100 per attempt. Broker applicants must complete 21 academic credit hours (or 336 classroom hours) of qualifying education, including 3 credit hours (48 classroom hours) in Brokerage Management, and must have at least 2 years of experience as a licensed Kentucky sales associate averaging 20 or more hours per week. Additional variable costs include broker education course tuition and E&O insurance, which differ by provider.

Sources: KREC — Fee Schedule; KREC — New Application Overview; KREC — Education Overview; RISC (Rice Insurance Services Company) — official KREC group E&O program administrator.

The initial broker license fee is $120 per Louisiana statute RS 37:1443, plus a $25 processing fee. Broker applicants must also complete 150 hours of LREC-approved pre-licensing education, pass the broker licensing exam administered by Pearson VUE, complete a fingerprint-based background check at $60.75 through IdentoGO, and obtain errors and omissions insurance at $149 per year through the LREC group policy. Pre-licensing course tuition varies by provider and is the largest variable cost.

Sources: Louisiana Legislature — Statute Text (RS 37:1443); Louisiana Real Estate Commission — License Law; LREC — Become a Broker; Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) FAQs; Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) — Official Website, Errors and Omissions page.

The Broker/Designated Broker license application fee is $100, and the criminal records check fee is $21, both paid to the Maine Real Estate Commission. You must also complete the Designated Broker Course with a minimum final grade of 75%, and course costs vary by provider. The license term is 2 years, and the biennial renewal fee for an active license is $100.

Sources: Maine Real Estate Commission — Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPAR); Maine RE Commission — Individual Licenses (Reciprocal Licensing Section).

The fixed costs to obtain a Maryland real estate broker license include a $44 exam fee per attempt paid to PSI and a $211 original broker license fee (which includes a $20 Guaranty Fund payment), effective April 27, 2026. Applicants must also complete a 135-hour broker pre-licensing course from an approved education provider, and course tuition varies by school. A credit report not more than one year old is required as part of the application.

Sources: MD MREC — Taking the Exam (Real Estate Exam Info); MD MREC — Forms and Fees (Affiliated Licensees); MREC — Licensing FAQs.

The fixed fees to obtain a Massachusetts real estate broker license include a $106 broker exam fee and an initial license fee of $142 to $200, prorated based on the licensee's date of birth. Broker candidates must also secure a $5,000 surety bond from an insurance provider. The required 40 additional hours of pre-licensing broker education at a Board-approved school is priced by individual providers and varies depending on the school and package selected.

Sources: Mass.gov — RE License Exam Guide; MA DPL — Real Estate License Fees.

A Michigan real estate broker license costs $143 for the new application, which includes the 3-year license fee. The PSI-administered broker exam costs $79 per attempt. Broker prelicensure education requires 90 hours of approved coursework, and 90-hour course packages generally cost $650 or more depending on the provider and format. After licensure, renewal costs $108 per 3-year cycle, and 18 hours of continuing education are required each cycle.

Sources: MI LARA BPL — Real Estate Individual Broker Licensing Guide; MI LARA BPL — Real Estate PDF (Consolidated Licensing Guide); Michigan Realtors — Licensing.

The initial real estate broker license fee in Minnesota is $190, which consists of a $150 base license fee, $30 for the real estate education, research and recovery fund, and a $10 technology surcharge. Before applying, candidates must complete a 30-hour broker pre-license course, and course tuition varies by approved education provider. PSI Services administers the broker licensing exam at $68 for the combined state and national portions, or $45 for a single section. Broker license renewal costs $130 ($100 base + $20 recovery fund + $10 technology surcharge) every two years.

Sources: Minnesota Department of Commerce (e-License page) and Minnesota Statutes § 82.57; MN Commerce — Licensing Education; PSI Services LLC — Minnesota Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin; MN Commerce — RE License Guide PDF; MN Commerce — RE Licensing.

The broker license application fee paid to MREC is $100, and the PSI examination fee is $75 per attempt for both portions. Broker pre-licensing education requires 120 hours of coursework, with costs varying by provider. The criminal background check is currently free, with a $25 fee scheduled to take effect October 1, 2026. All active licensees must carry errors and omissions insurance, with the MREC group policy premium capped at $250 per 12-month period; the requirement is void if coverage cannot be obtained at that price. Upon licensure, brokers must complete a 30-hour post-license course within 12 months, with costs varying by provider.

Sources: MREC Rules and Regulations (Rev 02-21-2025); Mississippi Real Estate License Law (2024 Revised), Section 73-35-7(d); MREC Resident Broker License Application (Rev 07-2024); House Bill 1212 (2020); MREC PSI Candidate Information Bulletin; Mississippi License Law (Rev 07-01-2026).

Regulatory fees for a Missouri broker license include a $150 application fee, a $52 exam fee per attempt, and a $40.50 fingerprinting background check fee. Applicants must also complete a 48-hour broker pre-examination course from an MREC-approved provider, and course costs vary by provider. All application fees are nonrefundable. A broker applicant must also hold an active Missouri salesperson license for at least 24 of the last 30 months before applying.

Sources: Missouri Secretary of State — Code of State Regulations, 20 CSR 2250-5.020; Missouri PR — RE Exam Fees; MO Prof. Registration — RE How-To; MO RE Commission — Application PDF.

The broker application fee paid to the Montana Board of Realty Regulation is $90, and the exam fee is $95 per portion (national and state). Pre-licensing education costs vary by provider for the required 60-hour course. Proof of professional liability and errors and omissions (E&O) insurance is also required under MCA 37-51-325, and the Board offers a group E&O policy for enrollment. If the applicant pursues a supervising broker endorsement, an additional 8-hour pre-endorsement course is required.

Sources: Montana Board of Realty Regulation / Mont. Admin. r. 24.210.401; Pearson VUE — Montana Board of Realty Regulation Candidate Handbook (January 2026); Montana Board of Realty Regulation (MT DLI BSD) — Salesperson Checklist & ARM 24.210.611(8); MT DLI — Realty Regulation CE.

The Nevada real estate broker initial license application fee is $160, paid on Form 549 to the Nevada Real Estate Division. Broker applicants must also complete 64 semester credits of education, including a 45-hour Broker Management course (Nevada-specific) that cannot be waived through experience, and the cost of this coursework varies by education provider. Additional required costs include fingerprinting and a credit report completed within 30 days of application.

Sources: Nevada RED — Form 501 (Licensing Requirements); Nevada RED — Salesperson License Requirements; Nevada RED — Broker License Requirements.

The New Hampshire Real Estate Commission charges a $121 application fee for a broker license. Broker candidates must also complete a 60-hour approved pre-licensing course, the cost of which varies by education provider, and pass the broker licensing examination administered by PSI, with exam fees paid directly to PSI during online registration. A background check is required, and active principal or managing brokers must obtain a surety bond. The OPLC lists accredited broker course providers on its education and training page.

Sources: NH OPLC — Real Estate License Fees; NH OPLC — RE Commission Teacher/Broker Courses.

The initial broker license fee in New Jersey is $270, which applies to broker of record, sole proprietor broker, and broker-salesperson license types. The 150-hour broker prelicensure education requirement consists of a 90-hour general course plus two 30-hour courses on Agency/Ethics and Office Management, and course costs vary by school and format. Broker license renewal costs $200 every two years, and reinstatement of an unrenewed broker license costs $250.

Sources: NJ DOBI — Real Estate License Fees; NJ DOBI — Requirements for Licensure as a NJ Real Estate Salesperson or Broker; NJ DOBI — Real Estate Licensing and Education Hub.

The exam fee is $95 per attempt, the license application fee is $270, and a $30 recovery fee applies to initial applications. Fingerprinting, errors and omissions insurance, and prelicensing coursework costs are set by outside vendors and approved education providers, not by the commission.

Sources: NM RLD — Real Estate Commission Fees; NM RLD — RE Commission Licensing (Apply for License).

The fixed state fees for a New York real estate broker license total $200: a $185 initial application fee (comprising a $155 base fee plus a $30 mandatory surcharge) and a $15 exam fee. You must also complete 152 hours of approved qualifying education, and the cost of the broker course varies by provider. Application fees are nonrefundable, and a $20 fee applies to any check returned by the bank.

Sources: NY DOS — License Renewal (General Hub); NY DOS — Become a RE Broker; Justia — NY RPP §441-b (License Fees); New York Department of State (DOS) — fixed fees; cross-referenced with multiple education providers (HousingWire, LearnCycle, Colibri, US Realty Training); NY DOS — Real Estate Salesperson FAQ; NY DOS — Become a Real Estate Salesperson.

The total cost to obtain a North Carolina real estate broker license includes several separate fees. The application fee paid to the North Carolina Real Estate Commission is $105. Pearson charges $63 to administer the comprehensive two-part license examination, or $53 for a single-section retake. A criminal record report from CriminalRecordCheck.com (CRC), the Commission's authorized vendor, is also required, and the cost varies depending on the number of states and counties searched and the number of names checked. Prelicensing course tuition varies by education provider and course format, as the state requires a 75-hour minimum but does not regulate provider pricing.

Sources: NCREC — Real Estate Licensing in North Carolina (April 2026 edition).

The broker application fee is $150, with an $11.25 credit history fee, for a total online payment of $161.25. Additional costs include a $40 fingerprinting analysis fee paid to the North Dakota Attorney General, a $134 exam fee per attempt paid to PSI, a $20 one-time Recovery Fund payment, and $187 per calendar year for E&O insurance. Resident broker applicants must also complete a 60-hour broker pre-licensure course, with course fees set by the school.

Sources: NDREC — How to Apply; North Dakota Real Estate Commission — How to Apply; North Dakota Attorney General - Bureau of Criminal Investigation (SFN 60688 form); PSI Services LLC — North Dakota Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin (hosted by NDREC).

The Broker Examination Application fee is $135, payable to the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing, and the PSI exam registration fee is $63 for both the state and national portions taken at the same time. Background check costs typically range from $50 to $100 depending on the WebCheck provider. Broker applicants must also complete 120 hours of broker-specific education (Financial Management, Human Resource/Personnel Management, Applied Business Economics, and Business Law, each 30 hours) plus 100 hours of salesperson prerequisite courses, and education costs vary by provider.

Sources: Ohio REPL — Broker License Requirements; Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing — PSI Candidate Information Bulletin; Ohio Board of Pharmacy (official state regulator); corroborated by Ohio Attorney General WebCheck Community Listing; Ohio Admin. Code — RE Rule 1301:5-7-02 (Continuing Education Requirements).

Regulated fees for a broker license, per the OREC fee schedule effective November 1, 2024, include a $35 application processing fee, a $60 background check through IdentoGO, and a $90 broker exam fee per portion through Pearson VUE. After passing the exam, the license issuance fee is $265 for an active Broker Associate, $300 for an active Managing or Branch Broker, or $420 for an active Broker Proprietor, with all amounts including the Education Fee. Education requirements include a 90-hour broker course and, for Broker Proprietor or Managing or Branch Broker, a 15-hour Broker in Charge course; tuition for these courses varies by provider.

Sources: OREC — Licensing & Exam FAQs; OREC — Nov 2024 Fee Schedule; OREC — CE Requirements.

Fixed regulatory costs include the $300 nonrefundable application fee, the $75 exam fee per attempt, and the $56.25 fingerprinting fee paid at the PSI test center. Pre-license education from an Agency-approved school is also required, and tuition varies by provider and course format. Exam scores and background check clearances are each valid for one year, so the Agency can issue a license only while both are current.

Sources: Oregon REA — Get Broker License; PSI — Oregon Real Estate Exam Candidate Information Bulletin.

Pennsylvania broker initial fees vary by license type: Associate Broker pays $97, Broker Multi-Licensee (Broker of Record) pays $119.50, Broker Sole Proprietor pays $169.50, and Broker Corporation/LLC/Partnership pays $179.50. A $40 examination fee is also paid through the PALS portal as part of the broker application. Required pre-licensing education consists of 240 hours (16 credits), and course costs vary by provider.

Sources: PA Real Estate Commission — Salesperson Licensure Snapshot; PA Real Estate Commission — Broker Licensure Snapshot; PA DOS — Real Estate Commission Licensure Guide.

Broker licensure requires completing Unit IIIA and Unit IIIB pre-licensing courses (60 hours total) and passing the broker exam administered by PSI. The exam fee is $63 for both portions or $55 for a single portion. Applicants must hold 5 years of active South Carolina associate licensure within the lookback period established by state law before applying. The Broker-in-Charge initial licensing fee is $250 for those who pursue BIC designation after obtaining a broker license.

Sources: SC LLR — Real Estate FAQ; PSI Services LLC — South Carolina Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin; SC LLR — Real Estate Commission Pubs (Applications & Requirements).

The application fee for a South Dakota broker associate license is $225, and the fingerprint and background check fee is $50 payable to DCI. Exam fees are payable to PSI at registration, and active licensees must carry errors and omissions insurance. Pre-licensing education costs vary by provider and format, with online, hybrid, and classroom options on the state's approved-education list. The renewal fee is $125 every 2 years.

Sources: SD DLR — Real Estate Fees; South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation — Real Estate Commission (official application forms, Rev. 06/2026); SD DLR — RE License Types & Requirements.

The initial Real Estate Broker application fee is $91, submitted online through core.tn.gov. The broker exam costs $63.00 for the full exam, $26.00 for the state-only section, or $37.00 for the national-only section. Broker candidates must also complete 120 classroom hours of approved education (including a 30-hour Office/Broker Management course), obtain errors and omissions insurance, and complete electronic fingerprinting through IdentoGO (Service Code 28TZ99) if not already on file with TREC. Brokers licensed after January 1, 2001 must also complete 120 additional hours of Commission-approved education within three years of their broker license issuance.

Sources: TREC — License Fees; TN TREC — PSI & Exam Information; Tennessee Code § 62-13-303 / TREC Worksheet A (May 2023).

The individual broker original application fee is $308.00 total, per the TREC fee schedule effective December 15, 2025. This breaks down as $150.00 base application fee, $8.00 Texas Online fee, $140.00 Texas A&M Research Center fee, and $10.00 Real Estate Recovery Fee. The broker examination fee is $39.00 per attempt, paid to the exam provider at the time of reservation. The fingerprint fee is $37.00, paid to IDEMIA if the applicant has not previously been fingerprinted for TREC. Broker applicants must also complete 270 classroom hours of qualifying education plus 630 hours of related education, and education costs vary by provider.

Sources: TREC Fee Schedule Effective December 15, 2025; TRERC — Getting a Texas Real Estate License.

The broker new application fee in Utah is $160 total, which includes a $100 application fee, $18 recovery fund fee, $32 fingerprint processing fee, and $10 FBI RAPBACK enrollment fee. Broker candidates must also complete 120 hours of approved broker education and pay the $69 Pearson VUE exam fee per attempt. Pre-licensing course costs vary by provider.

Sources: Utah Division of Real Estate — Broker Licensing; Utah Division of Real Estate — Licensing Information (db.realestate.utah.gov); Utah DRE — Sales Agent Licensing; Pearson VUE — Candidate Bulletin PDF (Utah Real Estate Candidate Handbook, July 2024).

The Vermont broker application fee is $100, the national exam administered by PSI costs $110 per attempt, and the state exam is included in the online application at no separate fee. The biennial renewal fee is $220. Prelicensing course costs vary by provider, but the 40-hour broker prelicensing course is a required expense before applying.

Sources: Vermont Statutes Online — 3 V.S.A. § 125(b)(1); PSI Services LLC — Vermont Real Estate Salesperson and Broker Examination Candidate Information Bulletin; Vermont OPR — Initial Licensing & Renewal Fees (PDF); Vermont OPR — RE Broker & Salesperson Administrative Rules (PDF).

The Virginia broker licensing exam costs $60 per attempt, paid directly to PSI, and fingerprinting costs approximately $52 at a PSI test center. Broker pre-licensing education requires 180 hours of Board-approved courses, with costs varying by provider. Broker applicants must have been actively engaged as a salesperson full-time (averaging 40 hours per week) for 36 of the 48 months preceding application, and must submit a license application with applicable fees to DPOR. All fees are non-refundable.

Sources: VA DPOR — RE Pre-License; Virginia State Police (for $27 state fee confirmation) + VanEd, Colibri, AceableAgent (for $25 PSI fee); VA DPOR — Real Estate Board; VA DPOR — Real Estate Process PDF.

The Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) charges $210 for the broker exam (per attempt and per retake) and $233 for the original broker license, which includes a mandatory $20 research fee. Fingerprinting and background check fees are set by the vendor and are not listed on the DOL real estate fees page. Pre-licensing education costs vary by provider, and 90 hours are required: a 60-hour Real Estate Fundamentals course and a 30-hour Real Estate Practices course.

Sources: WA DOL — Real Estate Broker Fees; WA DOL — Managing Broker License; WA DOL — Get RE Broker License.

The West Virginia Real Estate Commission charges a $25 exam application fee and a $150 broker license fee for the initial and any subsequent license. Pearson VUE charges $59 per exam section, totaling $118 for both the national and state portions of the broker exam. Broker applicants must complete 180 clock hours of pre-licensing education (or 90 hours if already a licensed WV salesperson), and the cost of these courses varies by provider. A National Criminal Background Check is also required, with the fee set by the vendor.

Sources: WV REC — Schedule of Fees; West Virginia Real Estate Commission — Schedule of Fees (174CSR2, effective April 10, 2024); Pearson VUE — WV Real Estate Candidate Handbook (effective January 1, 2024); WV REC — Salesperson Licensing.

The broker license application fee is $60 (Form 809), and the broker exam fee is $65 per attempt through Pearson VUE. Wisconsin requires 72 hours of Board-approved broker pre-license education, which must be completed within four years before applying (alternatives include 20 semester hour credits in real estate or related law, or being licensed to practice law in Wisconsin). Pre-license course costs vary by provider and format, with online courses generally costing less than live classroom options.

Sources: Wisconsin DSPS — 2021-2023 Fee Changes for Professional Licenses/Credentials (FAQ); WRA — Wisconsin Real Estate Exam Information; WI DSPS — Real Estate Salesperson.

Broker applicants in Wyoming must complete Broker Course I, Broker Course II, and Wyoming Law courses, plus the Wyoming Broker Management course for Responsible Broker applicants, before passing the National and State Broker exams administered by Pearson VUE. Applicants must also pay for fingerprint cards, errors and omissions insurance, and exam fees. Total licensing costs generally run around $1,200 to $1,500 depending on whether courses are taken locally or require travel. Course costs vary by provider and delivery format.

Sources: Teton Board of Realtors — So You Want To Be A Real Estate Agent.