Kentucky Real Estate License Requirements

This page contains information for obtaining your Kentucky real estate license. Please take a moment to review the requirements as provided by the state of Kentucky and enforced by the Kentucky Real Estate Commission.

Governing Body: Kentucky Real Estate Commission  (www.krec.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx)

Salesperson Licensing Requirements:

  • Successful completion of salesperson prelicensing course
  • Pass Kentucky real estate salesperson licensing exam
  • Pass FBI Criminal Background Report

Exam fee – $100.00

Application fee – $60.00

Additional Broker Licensing Requirements:

The following is a list of additional requirements for obtaining your Broker’s real estate license in the state of Kentucky.

  • Successful completion of broker’s management course (48 hours)
  • Documented salesperson experience
  • Pass Kentucky real estate broker licensing exam

Exam fee – $100.00

Application fee: $30.00

License Recognition:  Requires active out-of-state licensees to pass the state law portion of the Kentucky exam and submit all required application materials in order to be licensed.

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