Nevada Frequently Ask Questions Real Estate License

Starting October 2021, the Nevada Real Estate Commission requires new salesperson applicants to take a 120-hour pre-license education course.

You will need to have 120 hours of education in real estate to earn your Nevada salesperson license. To meet this requirement, choose from a state-approved vendor to teach the pre-license course.

You can take the Nevada 120-hour pre-licensing course as a classroom course or online. Choosing to do an online course is the fastest and most affordable way to meet the state's education requirement.

Yes, you can take the Nevada salesperson pre-licensing course online. An online course is the easiest way to meet the education requirement.

There is no published restriction that says you cannot take the Nevada pre-license course while you are still in high school. Just keep in mind that you must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a salesperson license.

Yes, the Nevada Division of Real Estate will accept a completed law degree as being equal to the real estate principles course and the real estate law course requirements for a salesperson license. You must submit a certified official transcript from an accredited Institution.

Yes, college coursework can count for some of your Nevada pre-license course education. You must have three credits in real estate principles, three credits in real estate law with 18 hours specific to Nevada law, one credit in real estate contracts, and one credit in agency.

Yes, the Nevada salesperson pre-license course does have a comprehensive final exam. You must pass this exam in order to earn your pre-license education certificate essential for your license application.

Before you can earn your pre-license course completion certificate, you must first work through all 120 hours of the required education. You will end the course with a comprehensive final exam. Passing the exam is required to earn your completion certificates.

Each course section will end with a quiz or exam. The precise number of questions varies from exam to exam. The course administrator shares how many questions are on the different exams and the comprehensive final.

RealEstateU students will log into their account to download the Nevada course completion certificate.

Nevada publishes a list of approved course providers for the 120-hour pre-license course here.

The NDRE will know that you completed the pre-license course when you submit the course completion certificate as part of the license application. Your salesperson application cannot be approved without this certificate.

No, it is your responsibility to submit your pre-license course completion certificate as part of your licensing application. The school will not send your completion to the Nevada Division of Real Estate.

There is no published expiration date for the course completion certificates.

The basic requirement to apply for a Nevada salesperson license is to be at least 18 years of age. If you need this basic qualification, you'll need to complete a 120-hour pre-license education course, pass the state licensing exam, submit to a background check, and be hired by a licensed Nevada broker.

Your Nevada real estate salesperson license application is known as form 549. You need to print out this form to apply for your license. You also need essential documents listed in the application checklist and the $125 license application fee.

No, Nevada does not have an online licensing option at this time. You'll need to type and print out on form 549.

The Nevada real estate salesperson license application fee is $125 made payable to the Nevada real estate division as a check or money order. Any payments done in person using a credit card will have a 2% convenience fee tacked on.

All applicants will need to submit Form 619 or the original fingerprint verification form. You also need proof of your pre-license education and the score report from Pearson VUE dated within the last 12 months.

You have up to one year to apply for your salesperson license after passing the state licensing exam. It's in your best interest to file your license application as soon as possible so that you can start work as a Nevada license salesperson.

Oh, you must work under the supervision of an employee Nevada license broker. If you wish to have an active license, you'll need to submit your Brokers information as part of your salesperson license application.

An inactive license says that you have met all the requirements to hold a Nevada salesperson license, but you are not currently authorized to transact real estate and earn a commission for your efforts. An active license says that you can assist with the purchase, sale, or lease of real estate and be paid for your work

To get an inactive Nevada real estate license, you must return your original license with a signed termination notice Form 505 from the broker.

Follow all the steps outlined in the Nevada real estate salesperson application. If approved, you will automatically be on active status. There is no option to apply for an inactive license with your initial application.

To resume on an active license, you’ll need to submit Form 544 and the applicable application fees. Depending on how long you have been inactive, you may need to be fingerprinted, retake the state exam, and pay a renewal fee.

A broker license enables you to engage in the business of brokerage and transact real estate with the expectation of payment. A salesperson must be hired as an employee or independent contractor associated with a licensed broker to engage in real estate transactions and be paid.

A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify you from getting a Nevada salesperson license. Certain crimes and pleas do disqualify you from receiving a license. These include felonies, crimes of moral turpitude, fraud, or extortion. The Nevada Division of Real Estate does have an appeals process.

The NDRE denies licenses if you have been convicted of or entered a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill, or nolo contendere for embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, practicing real estate without a license, or any crime involving moral turpitude.

Nevada salesperson real estate license application will ask questions about your criminal history. Disclose your history here.

You will disclose any prior criminal activity as part of the license application process. There are questions on the application to ask about any prior convictions or if you've entered a plea of nolo contendere.

Yes, Nevada requires you to be fingerprinted and submit to a background check as part of the salesperson application process. Your fingerprints must be done by an approved fingerprint vendor. Pearson VUE has digital fingerprinting at its Las Vegas in Reno test centers.

Fingerprints must be processed by the government or law enforcement agency within the last year. You can find an approved fingerprint vendor here. Pearson VUE also has digital fingerprinting at its test centers in Las Vegas and Reno, but you must make a reservation ahead of time.

There is no time estimate for how long fingerprinting in the background check takes in Nevada, but you can assume the process will take a few weeks.

You must complete the following steps to earn your NV Salesperson’s license 1) Show proof of education, such as completing 120-Hour NV Pre-license Salesperson Course 2) Pass the NV salesperson state exam 3) Submit fingerprints for a background check 4) Be hired by a NV broker 5) Submit a salesperson license application

In total, it can cost as little as $514.25 to earn your Nevada real estate salesperson license. Remember, the cost of earning a license is spread out over the entire licensing process.

Earn your NV salesperson license in approx. 3 months. 1) Complete the 120-hour pre-license course online: 3-6 weeks. 2) Schedule and pass the NV state exam: 1-3 weeks. 3) Submit fingerprints for a background check. 4) Be hired by an NV broker. 5) Apply for your license. A time estimate is not available.

You will take quizzes and a comprehensive final exam during your pre-license education course during the licensing process. You must also take the state licensing exam, which has a national and state section.

No, the Nevada real estate commission does not offer an online application. You will have to print out Form 549 to apply for your license.

You must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a Nevada real estate license.

Nevada has no general education requirements to qualify for a real estate salesperson license.

The Nevada real estate commission has no state residency requirements to earn a salesperson license in the state.

You can find a full listing of all the real estate statutes and regulations on the Nevada Division of Real Estate Statues and Regulations website.

When it’s time for your first renewal, you will submit Form 580 along with your proof of 36 hours of continuing education. You’ll need to do this 45 days or less in advance of the expiration date.

The salesperson license renewal fee is $180. The late fee is $75.

Nevada salesperson licenses are valid for two years. You need to renew every two years from the date on your license.

First-time renewal licensees are required to take 36 hours of post-licensing education within their first year of licensure. You must also take an additional 12 hours of continuing education in the first two years immediately after initial licensing.

There are no continuing education requirements for inactive license holders.

For your first renewal, you’ll need to take a 36-hour post-licensing module within the first year of licensure. In your second year, you’ll need 12 hours of continuing education. After your first renewal, you’ll need 36 hours of continuing education every two years.

You’ll submit Form 580 for your inactive renewal.

You can submit your renewal form and continuing education proof within 45 days of your license expiration, but no later.

Your license will be considered expired. There will be a $75 late fee charged to renew your license.

Fill out Form 544, Application for Reinstatement. The fees you owe will depend on how long your license has been expired. A salesperson reinstatement within one year costs $180.

Your Nevada salesperson license enables you to assist clients with the purchase, sell, or leasing of residential or commercial real estate.

A real estate license is required anytime you wish to assist someone with buying, selling, or leasing real estate and be financially compensated for your work.

You’ll need to submit Form 505 first, the Termination of Real Estate Salesperson. Then you’ll need Form 504, Real Estate License or Permit Change, and a $20 change of broker/employer fee.

If you hold a current salesperson real estate license in any of these following states, you can apply using reciprocity: Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia.

To apply using reciprocity, you will need to fill out application Form 549. Include with your application a certified license history, the results of your Nevada state exam, fingerprints, and the notarized Consent to Service of Process Form 656.

If you are not approved for reciprocity, you will need to follow the steps as any new salesperson agent. You may also need to fill out Form 656 if you are not currently a Nevada resident.

You will need to follow the steps as any new salesperson agent, such as getting your required pre-licensing education and taking the state licensing exam. You may also need to fill out Form 656 if you are not currently a Nevada resident.

Yes, Real Estate U is a recently approved pre-license course provider. We offer the 120-hour course for $249.

The state testing provider does not require proof of education, but it's still to your benefit to take the pre-licensing course before taking the state licensing exam. The pre-licensing course prepares you for the practice of real estate. Much of what is on the exam is based on what is taught during the course.

Nevada does not have a time restriction on when you complete the pre-license course to when you can schedule the Nevada exam. Still, it's a good idea to schedule your licensing exam as soon as possible while all of the information is fresh in your mind.

Pearson VUE administers the Nevada licensing exam. To schedule the exam, visit https://home.pearsonvue.com/nv/realestate and create an account. You can also schedule by calling Pearson VUE at 888-248-8055. All reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

The Nevada salesperson state exam licensing fee is $100 per attempt.

You will pay Pearson VUE, the state’s exam provider. Pearson VUE accepts credit card, debit cards, electronic checks, and vouchers. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Registering for your Nevada salesperson license exam is easy when done online. It only takes about 15 minutes to create your account and to find the nearest testing center to you.

Nevada's Pearson VUE test centers are located in Las Vegas, Elko, and Reno. All exams are by appointment only and must be done in person.

If you are eligible for reciprocity, you only need to take the Nevada-specific portion of the state licensing exam. Otherwise, you need to take the full state exam even if you are licensed in another state.

All exam date changes or cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. You will make the change by calling Pearson VUE at 888-248-8055. Failure to call 48 hours in advance will cause you to forfeit your exam fee. Please note that emails and voicemails do not count as canceling your state exam.

PearsonVUE has built a calculator into the salesperson exam, so you don’t need to bring one.

You will need to bring (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.

PearsonVUE can accommodate modifications in compliance with the ADA. Anyone requesting accommodations should visit http://pearsonvue.com/accommodations. English as a Second Language (ESL) accommodations are also available.

Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in. All personal belongings must stay in your vehicle or a test center locker. No food or drinks are allowed in the testing room. You may go to the restroom, but there will not be extra time to finish the exam.

Yes, you can take your Nevada state exam without being hired by a Nevada licensed broker.

Yes, your passing score on the state licensing exam is only good for one year. You must get fingerprinted and submit your license application within that 1-year time frame.

Congratulations on passing the state licensing exam! Your next steps are to submit your fingerprints for a background check, find a licensed broker to work under, and fill out Form 549 to apply for your real estate salesperson license.

The Division of Real Estate knows how you did on the state licensing exam because you must submit the original passing score report from Pearson VUE that has been dated within the last 12 months. You'll turn this in as part of your licensing application.

You are not limited on the number of times you can retake the test within a 12-month period. You just must pass the exam within 12 months of your initial test. If you fail just one section, you can retake just the failed part. You must wait 24 hours before rescheduling your exam.

You will know how you did on the state licensing exam as soon as you are finished with the test. You will leave the test center with a score report in hand, knowing exactly how you did and what your next steps will be.

Yes, you can retake the Nevada real estate salesperson exam as many times as you need to within a 12-month period. You'll have to pay the exam fee each time you retake the test. If you failed just one section, you can retake just that section.

You schedule a retake for the state licensing exam using the same process scheduling your initial exam. You just must wait 24 hours before calling (888) 248-8055 or going online to schedule the test.

The Nevada state licensing exam costs $100 for every attempt.

No, you can take just the section that you failed as long as you do so within 12 months of passing the other section. You must pass both sections within 12 months of your initial test. You still need to pay the full exam fee for your retake.

The Nevada Salesperson Pre-licensure Exam totals 120 questions, broken into two sections. The National section will ask 80 multiple-choice questions. You must answer 75% correctly to pass. The State section will ask 40 multiple-choice questions, and you must answer 75% correct to pass.

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 NREC, licensing, real estate regulations, statutes on licensees, and office procedures.