Do I need to be fingerprinted in KS to earn a salesperson’s license?

Yes, Kansas does require real estate salesperson applicants to be fingerprinted and to order a background check. Your background check results are only good for 180 days, so time your fingerprinting and background check with your license application submission.

Fingerprinting must be done by a state-authorized vendor or by a local police or law enforcement agency. You will need to fill out the payment authorization form and the waiver agreement. Fingerprinting will cost $60 for the criminal history record check and $15 for the application fee.

It could take one to three weeks to set up the fingerprinting appointment. The Kansas Real Estate Commission does not state how long it takes to process the fingerprinting and background check. Once it is received, it is only good for 180 days.