Do I need to take the AL state exam if I’m licensed in another state?

Once you complete your 60-hour pre-license course, you have six months to successfully schedule and pass the state licensing exam.

Exams are administered by PSI. Schedule your exam by visiting https://schedule.psiexams.com/. You can also schedule your exam by calling 888-818-5824.

Your Alabama state exam will cost $77 per attempt. You will pay PSI directly for the exam.

PSI accepts debit cards, credit cards, cashier’s checks, or money orders. You must pay for your state exam ahead of time either by scheduling an appointment through their website or by calling 888-818-5824. They do not accept personal checks or cash.

By registering for your salesperson exam online, you can be scheduled in around 15 minutes.

The AL state salesperson exam must be taken in person. PSI operates testing centers in Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, and Montgomery by appointment only. Refer to the Candidate Handbook for specific addresses.

Yes, Alabama’s reciprocity guidelines require applicants to take the Alabama-specific state exam. The Alabama Reciprocal Salesperson Exam has 40 multiple-choice questions relating specifically to Alabama real estate license exam. Time allowed is 60 minutes.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your exam, you can reschedule at no charge either by going online to PSI or calling 888-818-5824 at least two business days before your exam appointment. If you do not cancel or change your reservation 48 hours before your exam, you will forfeit the exam fee.

Yes, your Alabama state exam license results are only good for one year. You must take the 30-hour post-licensing course and apply for your temporary Alabama real estate salesperson license within 365 days of passing the state exam.