Licensing

THE MAIN FACTS -- How to get your real estate license

What are the requirements to be eligible for the state exams?
You must:
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have high school education or equivalent
• Submit fingerprint card and records request to the FBI
• Complete a 96-hour state-approved Salesperson License Course (equivalent of six credit hours)
• Call the test center and schedule an appointment to take the state exam
• Pass the state exam with a score of 75. The exam consists of 120 multiple choice questions (80 questions on the general section and 40 on the Kentucky License Law section). The exam does include an additional 15 questions that are pretest questions, for a total of 135 questions. The student is not graded on pretest questions.
• Residency is NOT a requirement
• An attorney who passed the bar may be exempt from course work. Call KREC for info.

Is a criminal background check required?
Yes. All persons taking the real estate exam shall submit proof of a FBI Identification Records Check as part of the application for a license. The cost of the FBI Identification Records Check is $18. Your record must show that there have been no felony convictions at any time or any misdemeanors within the last five years. Persons with any felony conviction or certain misdemeanors should not enroll in classes until the KREC has determined their eligibility for a license.

What is the cost of the State Exam?
The exam fee is $75 and must be paid on the day of the examination. The test center accepts only money orders, certified checks and cashier's checks.

When and where is the State Exam given?

Typically, no exam is given on federal holidays or federal holiday weekends. Official results are given within minutes of completing the examination. To register for the exam, call the test center at their toll-free number: 1-800-274-5629, three days prior to the date you would like to take the exam.