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

Once you have completed the 60-hour pre-license course, you can take the salesperson licensing exam as long as it is within one year of your course completion date. You can continue working through the three required real estate practices courses.

Your pre-license course is only valid for one year. You will want to take and pass the exam before this time period is up. You also need to complete the entire licensing process within this year.

Online scheduling is the fastest and easiest way to set the appointment for your Iowa real estate salesperson exam. Visit https://www.psiexams.com to create your account, find testing centers, and reserve your exam date. Another option to set your appointment is to call 1-800-733-9267.

The Iowa real estate salesperson licensing exam fee is $95 made payable to the testing vendor PSI. The testing vendor accepts credit cards, money orders, company checks, or cashier checks. Cash and personal checks are not accepted. The licensing exam is non-transferable and non-refundable.

You will directly pay PSI, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. You can also mail a check, money order, or cashier’s check. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Online registration is the fastest and easiest way to set your exam appointment. All you need to do is go to https://www.psiexams.com and create an account. You can set up your exam in under an hour. The same is true if you decide to call 1 800-733-9267.

Testing centers with PSI are available in West Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Council Bluffs. Search the PSI website or the Iowa Candidate Bulletin to see specific addresses and find the testing center closest to you.

If you are licensed in a reciprocal state, you will not need to take the state licensing exam. If you are licensed in another state, you can apply for a waiver for the national portion of the exam. Licensees in California, Florida, New York, West Virginia, and Wisconsin have to take the full exam.

Any changes or cancellations you make must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Please note that voicemails or emails do not count as changing or canceling your exam appointment. Call 1-800-733-9267 to make any changes.