Louisiana Real Estate Commission

9071 Interline Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-925-1923
Fax: 225-925-4501
Website: https://lrec.gov/

Salesperson Pre-Licensing Education Requirements

  • Be 18 years old
  • Provide proof of a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Complete 90-hour pre-licensing course
  • Submit your completion certificate, Initial Salesperson License Application - Part A, and the required fee
  • Receive email from Pearson Vue to schedule an exam and pay the exam fee after LREC processes your application
  • Start background check and fingerprinting process with IdentoGo. To see more information about background check and vendor, visit site listed: https://lrec.gov/become-licensed/salesperson/ “Fingerprint Criminal History Review”
  • Pass state and national exam after receiving Exam Authorization Form with information to provide to Pearson Vue. Authorization forms are valid for 90 days only
  • Follow Salesperson Checklist to ensure following appropriate steps
  • Be sponsored by licensed Real Estate Broker
  • Provide proof of Errors and Omissions insurance prior to license issuance.

Broker Pre-Licensing Education Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Provide proof of a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Have been actively licensed in any state/jurisdiction for at least 4 years, with 2 of the 4 immediately preceding application
  • Successfully have completed 150 hours of education with at least 30 hours obtained in broker responsibilities.
  • Submit your completion certificate, Initial Broker License Application-Part A and the required fee
  • Receive email from Pearson Vue to schedule an exam and pay the exam fee after LREC processes your application.
  • Start background check and fingerprinting process with IdentoGO
  • To see more information about background check and vendor, visit site listed: https://lrec.gov/become-licensed/broker/  “Fingerprint Criminal History Review”
  • Pass State and National exam after receiving Exam Authorization Form with information to provide. Authorization forms are only valid for 90 days
  • Provide proof of Errors and Omissions insurance prior to issuance of license.
  • Follow Broker Checklist to ensure follow proper steps

Salesperson and Broker Post-Licensing Education Requirements

  • Within 180 days of being licensed licensees are required to complete 45 hours of education, with subjects to include:
    • Laws
    • Rules and Regulations changes
    • Finance
    • Handling of funds
  • Post-Licensing education may be used to qualify for 8 of the 12 hour education hours required to renew, but will not satisfy the 4 hour Mandatory topic course.

Salesperson and Broker Continuing Education Requirements

  • Renewal periods are every year by December 31st
  • Must complete 12 hours of education to include the 4 hours of Mandatory education annually.
  • Education must be in the following topics:
    • Laws
    • Rules and regulations changes
    • Finance
    • Handling of Funds

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