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.
Learn more about the application process on this page, and on our
COVID-19 Updates page. The best way to schedule or reschedule
your licensing exam is online, through DRE's eLicensing service.
If you are not registered, you should use your Examinee ID number to create a free account now.
You should also make sure DRE has your most up-to-date contact information. Update yours through your
eLicensing account.
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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
- Expedited licensure process for honorably discharged veterans and military spouses
- 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
- Expedited licensure process for honorably discharged veterans and military spouses
Essential Information
- Steps to Becoming Licensed
- Examinees FAQs
- Advice for Examinees
- Out-of-State Applicants
- Current Processing Timeframes
- Potential License Denial Info
- Licensee and Examinee Statistics
- Examinee List/Licensee List Data Files
- How can we serve you better?
- Obtaining a California Real Estate Salesperson License
- Obtaining a California Real Estate Broker License
Scheduling Your Exam
