Licensed Real Estate Broker License Requirements
Compare licensed real estate broker licensing requirements across 51 states. See education, exam, cost, and timeline details for each state.
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Requirements by State
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| State | Education ↕ | Exam | Est. Cost ↕ | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Alaska | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $700 | 2-4 months |
| Arizona | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Arkansas | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $700 | 2-4 months |
| California | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 or Series 66 | $600 | 1-3 months |
| Colorado | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Connecticut | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Delaware | No educational requirements | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| District of Columbia | No educational requirements | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Florida | No educational requirements | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Georgia | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Hawaii | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Idaho | No educational requirements | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Illinois | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Indiana | No educational requirements | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Iowa | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Kansas | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Kentucky | Degree required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $650 | 2-4 months |
| Louisiana | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Maine | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Maryland | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Massachusetts | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Michigan | No educational requirements | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $800 | 2-4 months |
| Minnesota | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Mississippi | No educational requirements | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Missouri | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Montana | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Nebraska | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $600 | 2-4 months |
| Nevada | Degree required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 or Series 66 | $800 | 2-4 months |
| New Hampshire | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 or Series 66 | $800 | 2-4 months |
| New Jersey | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| New Mexico | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| New York | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| North Carolina | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| North Dakota | No educational requirements | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Ohio | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Oklahoma | No educational requirements | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Oregon | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Pennsylvania | Degree required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Rhode Island | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| South Carolina | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| South Dakota | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Tennessee | Degree required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Texas | No educational requirements | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Utah | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Vermont | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Virginia | No educational requirements | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Washington | N/A | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| West Virginia | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Wisconsin | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 | $500 | 2-4 months |
| Wyoming | Specific course required | FINRA Series 7 + Series 63 or Series 66 | $600 | 2-4 months |
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Median annual salaries for licensed real estate brokers by state.