Licensure Requirements for a Salesperson
- Minimum age of 19
- You must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or legally present in the U.S.
- Proof of residency in any state in the U.S.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No felony convictions or crimes relating to moral turpitude
- Must not have had a real estate license or application for a license rejected or revoked in any other state within the last two years
- Complete an approved 60-hour pre-license course (online or in-person) with a course grade of at least 70
- Pass the salesperson exam within 6 months of completion of pre-license course
- Fingerprinting
- Apply for license
Licensure Requirements for a Broker
- Minimum age of 19
- You must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or legally present in the U.S.
- Proof of residency in any state in the U.S.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No felony convictions or crimes relating to moral turpitude
- Must not have had a real estate license or application for a license rejected or revoked in any other state within the last two years
- Complete an approved 60-hour pre-license course (online or in-person) with a course grade of at least 70
- Must have held a salesperson license (in any state) for 24 of the previous 36 months
- Pass the broker exam within 6 months of completion of pre-license course
- Fingerprinting
- Apply for license
Step by Step Guide (Salesperson)
- Complete an approved 60-hour pre-license course (Approved Schools)
- Pass the salesperson exam within 6 months of course completion (See below for more information)
- Complete Fingerprinting Background Check
- Apply for license (Application Instructions)
- Complete 30-hour post license training course within the first 12 months of being licensed. You will then be issued a permanent license.
Step by Step Guide (Broker)
- Complete an approved 60-hour pre-license course (Approved Schools)
- Pass the broker exam within 6 months of course completion (See below for more information)
- Complete Fingerprinting Background Check
- Apply for license (License Instructions)
Obtaining a reciprocal license if you already hold a license in another state (Salesperson OR Broker):
- Complete a 6-hour course in Alabama Real Estate Law (Approved Schools)
- Pass the state portion of the exam within 6 months of course completion (See below for more information)
- Apply for license and submit form proving you are currently licensed in another state. For more details, refer to the Reciprocal License section on the AREC Website
Exam Info
Salesperson & Broker: The exam costs $70 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. There are 120 total questions (80 national and 40 state law). There also may be 10-15 pre-test questions mixed into the exam. These questions are not scored, however there is no distinction made between scored questions and pre-test questions.
It is important that you answer each question carefully. You must achieve a score of at least 70 to pass. You have 3 ½ hours to complete the exam.
- Schedule online or by calling 888-818-5824
- For exam locations, refer to the Alabama Candidate Handbook
Fees (Salesperson OR Broker):
- Exam Fee- $77
- License Fee- $150
- Criminal Background Check Fee- $25
- Research and Education Fee- $30
- Recovery Fund Fee- $30
- Fingerprinting- $48.25