License: Real Estate Broker License

1651 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815
(877) 373-2542

Real estate agency activities for compensation. Fees: Examination: $95; License: $300; Fingerprint processing: $49 Examination Frequency: Weekly. Exam Locations: Sacramento, Fresno, Oakland, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Experience Requirement: Two years full-time licensed salesperson experience within last 5 years or college graduate with a degree that includes a major or minor in real estate and 8 specified college level courses in real estate. Average Time to Process Application: Approximately 4 weeks. Renewal Period: 4 years. Special License Requirements: Fingerprints and proof of legal presence. Comments: Corporations are licensed through a person qualified as a real estate broker. Brokers have a continuing education requirement of 45 clock hours of specified courses that must be taken before renewal. Real Estate Brokers may conduct Mineral, Oil, and Gas activity by virtue of the broker license. Real estate brokers who conduct residential mortgage loan activities are required to obtain an Mortgage Loan Originator license endorsement to their real estate license. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Section 10130 through 10171.6; Section 10200 through 10226.

  • Registry
  • State exam required
  • Degree required
  • Continuing education required
  • Experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
  • Expedited processing is available for military and spouses
License information updated 06/02/2022