Obtaining your Sales Agent License

After Completing Your Licensing Courses

You must apply for the Sales Agent State Exam and License by mail; the DRE does not currently accept online applications for the Sales Agent State Exam and License. It is your responsibility to submit your Certificates of Completion for all your licensing courses to the DRE, as the DRE does not accept Certificates of Completion directly from education providers. To download your Certificates of Completion, log in to your Student Homepage or call us at 800.794.0494.

What to Send to the DRE

Original Certificate of Completion for Real Estate Principles Course
Original Certificate of Completion for Real Estate Practice Course
Original Certificate of Completion or transcript for the Elective Course
RE 435 - Application for Sales Agent Exam and License, completed and signed
RE 205 - Citizenship or Alien Status, completed and signed with proof of residency
RE 237 - Fingerprint Operator Service
(If paying with check) A cashier's check, check or money order for $305 payable to the Department of Real Estate
(If paying with credit card) RE 909 - Credit Card Payment Form

Fees Payable to the DRE with application

Exam Fee: $60
License Fee: $245
TOTAL: $305

Fees Payable to LiveScan Fingerprinting Provider

Fingerprinting Fee (if applicable): $51
LiveScan Rolling Fee (varies by provider): $15-$30

Mail To:

Department of Real Estate
PO Box 187001
Sacramento, CA 95818-7001

Other DRE Fees (if applicable):

Exam Reschedule Fee: $15 (First reschedule) / $30 (All other reschedules)
Re-examination Fee: $60

Sales Agent State Exam

Questions: 150 Multiple Choice
Time Limit: 3 hours and 15 minutes
Passing Score: 70%

Contacting the DRE

The DRE's main phone number is 877.373.4542, but they are often difficult to reach. Have a question? Try calling us first at 800.794.0494 - chances are, we'll be able to assist you!