Louisiana Real Estate License Requirements

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

Governing Body: Louisiana Real Estate Commission  (www.lrec.state.la.us/)

Salesperson Licensing Requirements:

  • 18+ Years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Successful completion of approved salesperson licensing courses (90 hours)
  • Pass Louisiana real estate salesperson licensing exam
  • Pass criminal background check
  • Provide proof of Errors and Omissions insurance
  • Successful completion of 45 hours of post-licensing education within 180 days of initial licensing

Application fee – $45.00

Additional Broker Licensing Requirements:

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

  • Must have held a real estate salesperson license for atleast 4 years.
  • Successful completion of approved broker licensing courses (150 hours)
  • Pass Louisiana real estate broker licensing exam

Application fee: $120.00

Reciprocal License:  AL, AR, CO, GA, IA, MS, NM, OK, PA, TN

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