Licensure Requirements for a Sales Agent
- Minimum age of 18
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Complete the Sales Agent course with a grade of at least 75%
- Pass the sales agent exam within 12 months of course completion
- Apply for license within 12 months of passing the exam
Licensure Requirements for an Associate Broker
- Minimum age of 18
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have spent at least 2 years as an active licensee
- Complete the 60-hour Associate Broker course with a grade of at least 75%
- Apply for license
Licensure Requirements for a Broker
- Minimum age of 18
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have been an active, licensed Associate Broker for at least 2 of the previous 5 years
- Complete the Designated Broker course with a grade of at least 75%
- Apply for license within 12 months of course completion
Step by Step Guide (Sales Agent)
- Pass the Sales Agent course with at least a 75% (For information on approved schools and course schedules, refer to the Maine PFR Website)
- Pass the sales agent exam (See below for more information)
- Apply for license within 12 months of passing the exam
Step by Step Guide (Associate Broker)
- Pass the 60-hour Associate Broker course with at least a 75% (For information on approved schools and course schedules, refer to the Maine PFR Website)
- Submit a license application along with the original transcript from the Associate Broker course (Must be done no more than 30 days before your current sales agent license expires and no more than 5 years after your sales agent license was originally issued)
Step by Step Guide (Broker)
- Pass the Designated Broker course with at least a 75% (For information on approved schools and course schedules, refer to the Maine PFR Website)
- Apply for license within 12 months of course completion
Obtaining a reciprocal license if you are already licensed in another state:
- Pass the Maine State Law portion of the exam
- Provide the Commission with a Certificate of Licensure from each state in which you currently hold or have ever held a license
Exam Info
Sales Agent: The exam costs $85 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. The national portion consists of 85 scored questions and 5 pre-test questions that do not affect your score. The state law portion consists of 40 scored questions and 5-15 pre-test questions that do not affect your score. There is no distinction made between scored questions and pre-test questions on the exam. They are all mixed in together, so it is important that you answer each question carefully. You must achieve a score of at least 75 to pass. You will have 2 ½ hours to complete the national portion and 1 ½ hours to complete the state law portion.
Maine State Law Exam (Reciprocal Licensure): The exam costs $85 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. There are 50 scored questions and 5-15 pre-test questions that do not affect your score. There is no distinction made between scored questions and pre-test questions on the exam. They are all mixed in together, so it is important that you answer each question carefully. You must achieve a score of at least 75 to pass. You will have 1 ½ hours to complete the exam.
Maine does not require an exam for Associate Broker or Broker applicants unless applying by reciprocity
- Schedule online at https://home.pearsonvue.com/me/realestate or by calling (877) 543-5220
- For exam locations, refer to the last page of the Maine Candidate Handbook
Fees:
- Exam Fee- $85
- Application/License Fee- $100
- Background Check Fee- $21