Kansas Frequently Ask Questions Real Estate License

Kansas requires real estate salesperson applicants to have 60 hours of pre-licensing education. Kansas Real Estate Commission breaks these hours into two courses of 30 hours each. The first is the Principles Of Real Estate and the second is the Kansas Practice Course.

You must take a 60-hour pre-licensing education course. Kansas breaks up its pre-licensing education into two 30-hour courses, the Principles of Real Estate and the Kansas Practice Course.

You can take the required pre-licensing education as a classroom course or an online course. Remember, an online course offers more flexibility with your schedule and is often more affordable than an in-person classroom course.

Yes, Kansas does allow you to take your real estate education through an online course as long as it is from an approved Real Estate School.

While there are no restrictions against taking the pre-license course while still in high school, you must have a high school diploma to apply for a license. You have to apply for the license within six months of completing the 30-hour Kansas Practice Course.

No, Kansas does not excuse the pre-license education requirement for receiving a law degree.

No, Kansas does not have a pathway for college credits to count for the Kansas pre-licensing course.

Yes, the Kansas pre-licensing courses do have final exams to cap your coursework. You have to pass this final in order to get your certificate of completion. Your course administrator will provide you with more information about the number of questions and the content of the exam.

You will need to work through the entire 60 hours of required pre-licensing education and then pass the final exam at the end of the course.

Kansas requires a minimum of 50 quiz or examination questions for the pre-license courses, but the precise number of questions will 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 quizzes and the comprehensive final.

If you are a RealEstateU student, your course completion certificate will be available to you for download and printing after you pass the exam. Simply log in to your account to find your certificate.

Here is the list of current Kansas approved real estate schools.

As part of your Kansas real estate salesperson application, you must turn in your pre-license course completion certificates dated within the last six months of the application date.

No, your course provider does not notify the Kansas Real Estate Commission that you have completed your required pre-licensing education hours. It is up to you to keep your course completion certificate and to turn it in with your license application.

Your course completion certificate is valid for six months after completing the 30-hour Kansas practice course.

To apply for a Kansas real estate salesperson license, you must be at least 18 years of age and have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent. The state requires you to take 60-hours in pre-licensing education, pass a licensing exam, and pass a background check.

Once you pass see Kansas licensing exam, you will need to submit your certificate of completion for the pre-license education, the license application, and a $125 salesperson license fee. Your affiliating license Kansas real estate broker must sign your licensing application.

No, Kansas does not have an online application system for Real Estate salespersons. You'll have to use the application materials given to you at the Pearson VUE testing center.

The Kansas real estate salesperson licensing fee is $125.

You must include with your application the course completion certificate from the Kansas practice course, proof of education, and, if applicable, any supporting documentation regarding past licensing or your character, a non-resident form, and prior certified license history.

You need to file your salesperson license application before your Kansas practice course completion certificate expires. It is valid for six months from the day you completed the course. File your application as soon as possible.

No, Kansas will not issue a salesperson license to someone not affiliated with a licensed Kansas real estate broker. Your broker must sign your license application. No original licenses will be issued on inactive status.

If you have an inactive license, you cannot engage in any real estate brokerage activities. An active license means you can work as a real estate agent, perform real estate brokerage activities, and be compensated for work as a real estate professional.

No, Kansas original salesperson licenses will be issued on inactive status. If you are an active licensee seeking an active status, you need to log into My License E-gov and select “affiliation change.”

You receive an active Kansas real estate salesperson license by meeting all of the licensing requirements set by the Kansas Real Estate Commission. This includes working under the supervision of a Kansas licensed real estate broker.

To reactivate your Kansas salesperson license, log in to My License E-gov and select reactivation. The reactivation fee is $15, and your continuing education requirements must be met.

A real estate broker takes responsibility for overseeing the conduct of a real estate brokerage business. They can hire employees and operate an independent brokerage. A real estate salesperson works for and is supervised by the managing broker.

You can visit the Kansas Real Estate Commission website to run a license search and see your status.

If you have been convicted of 4 or more misdemeanors or a felony, you must first be reviewed by the Kansas Real Estate Commission. You need to fill out and submit an offense report form and wait for their determination.

Anyone who has been convicted of a felony or four or more misdemeanors must submit an Offense Report Form to the Kansas Real Estate Commission before beginning the licensing process. Otherwise, you will declare your prior criminal history during the application process.

For applicants that have a felony conviction or four or more misdemeanors, you disclose your prior criminal activity before you begin the licensing process. You must fill out and turn in the Offense Report Form to the KREC. They will make a determination on if you will qualify for a license or not.

Yes, Kansas does require real estate salesperson applicants to be fingerprinted and to order a background check. Your background check results are only good for 180 days, so time your fingerprinting and background check with your license application submission.

Fingerprinting must be done by a state-authorized vendor or by a local police or law enforcement agency. You will need to fill out the payment authorization form and the waiver agreement. Fingerprinting will cost $60 for the criminal history record check and $15 for the application fee.

It could take one to three weeks to set up the fingerprinting appointment. The Kansas Real Estate Commission does not state how long it takes to process the fingerprinting and background check. Once it is received, it is only good for 180 days.

You must complete the following steps to earn your KS Salesperson’s license: 1) Completing 60-Hour KS Pre-license Salesperson Course 2) Pass the KS salesperson state exam 3) Submit fingerprints for a background check 4) Affiliate with a KS Broker 5) Submit a salesperson license application with verifying paperwork

Here are the costs associated with obtaining your Kansas real estate salesperson license. 60-hour salesperson pre-license course: $149 State Exam Fee: $82 Fingerprint Fee: $75 License Application Fee: $125 Total Estimated Cost: $431 These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and not paid all upfront.

Earn your KS salesperson license in approx. 3 months. 1) Complete the 60-hour pre-license course online: 2-4 weeks. 2)Schedule and pass the KS state exam: 1-3 weeks. 3)Submit fingerprints for a background check: 1-3 weeks. 4)Be hired by a KS Broker: 1-3 months 5)Apply for your license. A time estimate is not available.

There are two primary tests that you will take in the process of getting your Kansas real estate salesperson license. The first will be the final exam of your Kansas 60-hour pre-licensing course. You have to pass this final to earn your certificate of completion. The second major test is the state licensing exam.

No, Kansas does not have an online application process. The testing vendor Pearson VUE will give you license application documents once you pass the exam. These documents are what you must turn in for your licensing.

You must be at least 18 years of age before you can earn a Kansas real estate salesperson license.

Yes, the Kansas Real Estate Commission requires all salesperson applicants to have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent before applying for the license.

Kansas does not have a state residency requirement for earning a salesperson license. So you can get a Kansas real estate license even if you do not live inside the state.

You can find the Kansas Real Estate Commission Statute Book on the real estate commission website. It also lists and links to the relevant chapters of the Real Estate Transactions Act and the Rules And Regulations of the Kansas Real Estate Commission.

When it is time to renew your Kansas salesperson license, you will use the My License E-gov portal. Select “renew license” from the navigation menu and follow all the instructions. The fee will be $125.

The fee to renew a Kansas real estate salesperson license is $125.

Your Kansas real estate salesperson license is good for two years. You can log on to My License E-gov portal to find your renewal date.

Any active Kansas salesperson license holder must take 12 hours of continuing education every two years. Three of these 12 hours are in the Kansas mandatory course.

There are no continuing education requirements for inactive salesperson license holders, but you need to meet the 12 hours to reactivate your license when you are ready. Depending on how long your status is inactive, there could be additional education requirements. An inactive license will expire if it is not renewed.

All active license holders must take 12 hours of continuing education during the two-year cycle. Three of these hours must be in the approved course titled “Kansas Required Core.”

You can log on to My License E-gov portal, select “renew license,” and follow the instructions.

If you fail to complete all of your renewal requirements or do not renew on time, you must stop performing licensed activities when your current license expires. You will need to meet your continuing education requirements and apply to reactivate your license.

Log into the My License E-gov portal. If you have been inactive for less than two years and you renewed it without all 12 required continuing education hours, they must be completed before you reactivate.

Holding a Kansas real estate salesperson license enables you to work under the supervision of a licensed real estate broker. You can assist clients with the purchase, sale, lease, or management of real property.

A real estate license is required anytime you wish to assist with the purchase, sale, lease, or management of real property and be compensated for your work.

Anytime you change supervising Brokers or your company affiliation, you need to log into Mylicense E-gov and select affiliation change. There is a $15 fee to activate an affiliation with a new company.

Kansas does not offer reciprocity with other states, but it will accept your license to waive some pre-licensing education and the national portion of the state licensing exam.

Kansas does not offer reciprocity, but it will forgive some of the pre-license education and the national portion of the state licensing exam.

Salespersons that hold an active license in another state will need to take the 30-hour pre-licensing course called the Kansas Practice Course. When it comes time to take the state licensing exam, file a client exam waiver to Pearson VUE after creating your account.

Any non-resident seeking a Kansas salesperson license has to follow all the same steps as a state resident. In addition, when you go to submit your license application documents, you must turn in a non-resident form.

Yes, Real Estate U is a recently approved pre-license course provider. We offer the 60-hour course for $149.

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.

The Kansas Salesperson Pre-licensure Exam consists of two sections. The National section will ask 80 multiple-choice questions, and the State section will ask 30 multiple-choice questions.

You will be tested on national and state real estate-related content. Topics include property ownership, land use controls, financing, market analysis, property disclosures, and contracts. State-specific questions ask about the Commission, licensing, regulatory requirements, prohibited acts, and brokerage relationships

You do not need to bring a calculator to the state licensing exam. Pearson VUE will provide you with one if necessary.

You will need to bring your course completion certificates and (2) forms of identification. One must be state or federal government-issued, like a driver’s license or passport. The secondary form can be another primary ID or something which contains your signature, like a credit or debit card.

Yes, all PearsonVUE examination sites will provide accommodations following the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). Visit Pearson VUE and its test accommodations webpage to request testing accommodations. Be prepared to supply medical supporting documentation for the request.

Pearson VUE takes exam security very seriously. All personal belongings are supposed to be placed in secure storage or in your vehicle. No food, drink, chewing gum, and smoking is not permitted in the test center. You do not get extra time for using the restroom.

You don't need to have been hired by a state-licensed real estate broker in order to take the state licensing exam. You will need to be hired relatively soon after passing the exam.

Yes, you have just six months after passing the exam to submit your license application, fees, and supporting documents to the Kansas Real Estate Commission.

Congratulations on passing the Kansas salesperson licensing exam. You need to be hired by a licensed broker. Next, file your license application as soon as possible. Some supporting documentation is only valid for six months, such as your background check and your Kansas Practice Course completion certificate.

You are required to turn in your official score report with your license application.

There is not a limit to the number of times you can take that Kansas salesperson license exam, but there is a time limit. You must pass the exam within six months of your first exam attempt.

You will get your Kansas salesperson real estate licensing exam results before you leave the test center. If you pass the test, you also receive license application materials.

Yes, you can retake the Kansas real estate salesperson exam. You must pass both sections of the exam within six months of your first test date. You will need to pay a $75 retake fee.

Wait 24 hours after your testing attempt. Then you can log in to www.Pearsonvue.com or call Pearson VUE at 800-274-4971 to reschedule the exam.

Each time you retake the Kansas State licensing exam will cost $75.

No, you can just retake the portion of the exam that you failed. Keep in mind that you have to pass both sections of the exam within six months of your first testing attempt.