How much does it cost to get my CA real estate license?

In order to obtain your California real estate salespersons license, you will have to complete the following steps: 1) Complete the 135-hour pre-license courses. 2) Apply for the State exam. 3) Pass the State exam. 4) Get fingerprinted. 5) Submit your salesperson license application.

There are four fees you have to pay to obtain your California real estate license: 1) 135-hour pre-license course: $99 2) State exam fee: $60 3) Fingerprint fee: $49 4) License application fee: $245 Total Fees: $453

It takes a minimum of 15-1/2 - 19-1/2 weeks to obtain your California real estate license: Step 1: Complete the required 3, 45-hour pre-license courses - 7-1/2 weeks. Step 2: Apply to take the state exam - 6-8 weeks. Step 3: Apply for your real estate license - 2-4 weeks.

In order to obtain a California real estate salespersons license, you must pass the real estate school's final exams for each of the 3, 45-hour courses (3 final exams in total), and the state licensing exam.

California does not offer reciprocity with any other state. Even if you are licensed in another state, you will have to go through the same licensing process​ as every other applicant.

California does not offer reciprocity with any other state. For this reason, you will have to go through the same licensing process as any other non-licensee.

To use the DRE’s eLicensing System, first create an account and be registered as an authorized user. The initial step verifies your identity by entering your Social Security Number and date of birth. The registration process asks for an email address to use for updates associated with your online transactions.