How many hours of education are required to get a KY license?

You must take the 96-hour Kentucky pre-license education course from an approved school. You can also take six credit hours in real estate courses from an accredited college.

You must take 96 hours of real estate education from a state-approved school or six credit hours in real estate courses from an accredited college.

You can take the required pre-license course as an in-classroom course or an online course. Keep in mind that online courses are the most flexible with your schedule and can also be the most affordable option.

Yes, you can take your Kentucky 96-hour pre-license course online as long as you choose one of the state's approved providers.

Kentucky does not have any regulations regarding when you take the pre-license course. Just keep in mind that you have to have your high school diploma by the time you apply for your license. The individual course providers may also have age requirements, so you'll want to check with them.

Attorneys must meet the same pre-licensing requirements as all other applicants. Some real estate designated courses in law school can be used to fulfill the education requirements for the sales associates license. You'll need a transcript from your law school to provide the Kentucky Real Estate Commission.

Kentucky will accept six credit hours in real estate courses towards the pre-licensing education as long as they are from an accredited college.

Yes, the Kentucky pre-license course does have a course final exam. You must pass this final before being issued a course completion certificate essential for your license application.

Receiving your pre-license course completion certificate requires you to fully complete the 96 hours of licensing education to pass the course final exam.

Your pre-license course quizzes and exam questions vary based on the current section of the course you are taking. Your course administrator will let you know how many questions are on the different exams and the comprehensive final.

If you are a RealEstateU student, your course completion certificate will be available for download and printing in your student account after passing the final exam.

Refer to this list of Kentucky-approved proprietary schools to find the right course provider for you.

First, you will need to have the school code in order to register for the state licensing exam. This will help them verify that you finished the hours. Second, you will need to provide your proof of pre-licensing education with your Kentucky sales associate application.

No, your pre-licensing course provider will not tell the KREC that you have completed your education. It is your responsibility to provide the course completion certificate as part of your sales associate application.

Your Kentucky course completion certificate does not have a time limit attached to it. However, it's a good idea to work through the steps to licensure as quickly as possible so that all the information is current when you take the exam.