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

Taking the pre-license course will prepare you for the state licensing exam. You need to bring your course completion certificate to the testing center to show that you have met the pre-licensing education requirement.

Your course completion certificate is only valid for six months, so you want to schedule the Kansas salesperson licensing exam as soon as possible in case you need any retakes.

PearsonVUE administers the Kansas salesperson licensing exam. Schedule an exam online at www.pearsonvue.com. You must register at least 24 hours before your desired test date. You can also schedule over the telephone by calling (800) 274-4971.

The Kansas salesperson licensing exam fee for any first-time test-taker is $82 paid directly to Pearson VUE using a credit card, debit card, voucher, or check. Any retakes will cost $75.

You will directly Pearson VUE, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PearsonVUE accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover cards, debit cards, vouchers, and checks. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Simply go to www.Pearsonvue.com at least 24 hours before your preferred testing and create an account. You will be able to search for testing centers, select your testing day, and pay for the exam. The whole process can take less than an hour.

Pearson VUE offers testing locations in Hayes, Overland Park, Topeka, Wichita, and Kansas City. It also has occasional testing locations in Salina, Pittsburgh, Emporia, Fort Riley, and Garden City. You can search online for the testing center nearest you or look at the Candidate Handbook.

Yes, you still need to take the state exam if you are licensed in another state, but you can apply for a client exam waiver to exempt you from the national portion of the state licensing exam.

Any modifications to your Kansas licensing exam appointment must be done a minimum of 48 hours in advance. You will need to call Pearson VUE at 1-800-274-4971.