Examinees

One of the key ways the Department of Real Estate (DRE) regulates the California's real estate industry is through examinations for salesperson and broker applicants.

DRE administers tests at five exam centers around the state:

• Sacramento
• Oakland
• Fresno
• La Palma (Orange County)
• San Diego

Before applying for a real estate license, applicants must meet education and experience requirements.

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Examinee/New License Applicants Information

• Salesperson
  • How to Apply for the Salesperson Exam
  • Requirements to Apply for a Real Estate Salesperson License
  • Combined Examination and License Application Process
  • Education Course Availability (Statutory/Pre-License Courses)
  • Fees
  • Fingerprint Requirements
  • Preparing for the Exam
  • Salesperson Examination Content
  • How and Where Exams Are Scheduled
  • Reschedule Your Exam
  • Taking the Exam
  • Exam Sites
  • Once You Pass the Examination
  • Resources for honorably discharged veterans, active-duty servicemembers, or spouses/domestic partners of active-duty servicemembers
• Broker
  • How to Apply for the Broker Exam
  • Requirements to Apply for a Real Estate Broker License
  • Combined Examination and License Application Process
  • Education Course Availability (Statutory/Pre-License Courses)
  • Experience Requirements for the Broker Examination
  • Important Information Concerning Broker Examination Requirement
  • Fees
  • Fingerprint Requirements
  • Preparing for the Exam
  • Broker Examination Content
  • How and Where Exams Are Scheduled
  • Reschedule Your Exam
  • Taking the Exam
  • Exam Sites
  • Once You Pass the Examination
  • Resources for honorably discharged veterans, active-duty servicemembers, or spouses/domestic partners of active-duty servicemembers

Steps to Become a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Steps to Become a Licensed Real Estate Broker