How do I register for the Texas real estate licensing exam?
The Texas state real estate exam must be taken through Pearson VUE.
In order to be eligible to take the state exam, you must complete the following:
Complete the 180-hour pre-license course.
Submit your license application
Once the Texas Real Estate Commission approves your license application, they will send you an eligibility letter, which includes your TREC ID and instructions on how to schedule your State exam.
Before making your reservation, you should have the following information on-hand:
Legal name.
Mailing address, email address, and phone number.
TREC ID number, which is provided on your eligibility letter from TREC.
The name of the exam you are looking to take.
Your preferred exam location and date of the exam.
Your next step is to register for the exam through Pearson VUE. The quickest way to do so is online. First-time users must first create a free account. Once your account is setup, you simply have to follow the step-by-step instructions that will lead you through the reservation process. Please note that you can only make online reservations at least 24 hours prior to your exam date. Walk-in examinations are not available.
You also have the option of registering for the exam by phone by calling (800)997-1248. Phone reservations must also be done at least 24 hours prior to your exam date.
You will be required to pay the $54 exam fee at the time of your registration.
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The Texas state real estate exam must be taken through Pearson VUE. You can register for the state exam through Pearson VUE's website or by phone by calling (800)997-1248.
The State licensing exam costs $54 per attempt. The exam fee is paid directly to Pearson VUE by credit card, debit card, voucher, or electronic check. Please note that all exam fees are non-refundable.
The state licensing exam costs $54 per attempt, which is paid directly to Pearson VUE. You can pay the exam fee by credit card, debit card, voucher, or electronic check.
The Texas licensing exam must be taken at a Pearson VUE testing center. There are over 28 testing centers throughout the state of Texas. You can see a full list of all available testing centers on the last page of the Texas Candidate Handbook.
Once all of the license application requirements are met, TREC will send you an eligibility letter, which includes your TREC ID number and instructions on how to register for the state exam. The eligibility letter is essentially your “green light” to take the state exam.
You should hold onto your eligibility letter. The eligibility letter includes your TREC ID number. You will need to use the eligibility letter when you get your fingerprints taken at the MorphoTrust center, and when you schedule your state exam.
You should first contact TREC and ask if they will resend the eligibility letter. If for some reason TREC cannot resend the letter, you have the option to submit a Public Information Request form. The Public Information Request form must be submitted by mail, in-person, email, or fax.
Your TREC ID number is included on the eligibility letter you will receive from TREC after you complete the 180-hour pre-license course and submit your license application. You will need to use your TREC ID number when you get your fingerprints taken and when you register for the state licensing exam.
As part of your license application, you must include copies of your 6 Course Completion Certificates. TREC will use these certificates as evidence that you have completed the 180-hour qualifying education requirement.
The school will not notify TREC that you have completed the 180 hours of qualifying education. Instead, TREC requires the student to submit copies of their 6 Course Completion Certificates (1 for each 30-hour course) as part of their license application.
If you hold an active real estate license in another state, and you have passed the national portion of the exam in that state, the Texas Real Estate Commission may waive the national portion of the Texas real estate licensing exam. You will only be required to take the state law portion of the exam.
Yes, you do not need a sponsoring broker to take the state licensing exam. Once you pass the state exam, you will receive an inactive real estate license. If you want to obtain an active license, you will ultimately have to complete a sponsorship request online using TREC’s Online Licensing Service platform.
If you want to change or cancel your registered exam date, you must do so at least 48 hours prior to your exam date by calling PearsonVUE at (800)997-1248. You may receive a refund or transfer your exam fee to a new reservation.