Alabama State Real Estate Licensing & CE Requirements

Alabama Real Estate Commission

1201 Carmichael Way
Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone: 334.242.5544
Fax: 334.270.9118
Email: arec@arec.alabama.gov
Website: www.arec.alabama.gov

Alabama Salesperson Licensing Education Requirements

Requirements to Obtain a Salesperson License:

  • Be at least 19 years old
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident
  • Show proof of bona fide residency in any state in the U.S.
  • Show proof of high school graduation or equivalent
  • Not have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude
  • Complete 60 hours of required education within one year of purchase.
  • Take the Alabama and National Licensing Exam (for any questions go to www.pearsonvue.com) within six months of passing pre license course.
    • Effective January 1st, 2023 licensee applications will move to Pearson Vue for testing for the state and national exam
    • Apply for the Temporary Salesperson License within 90 days of your exam date, or the exam is null and void. Application are located at http://www.arec.alabama.gov

Alabama Broker Licensing Education Requirements

Requirements to Obtain a Broker’s License:

  • Be at least 19 years old
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident
  • Show proof of bona fide residency in any state in the U.S.
  • Show proof of high school graduation or equivalent
  • Not have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude
  • Complete 60 hours of required education within one year of purchase.
  • Take the Alabama Broker Exam
  • Must have held an active salesperson license in any state for at least 24 months of the 36 months immediately preceding the date of application
  • Complete, sign, and submit the Broker licensing application provided by the Alabama Real Estate Commission and the required fee within 90 days of passing the license exam.

Salesperson Post-Licensing Education Requirements

Education Requirements to Renew a Salesperson License the First Time:

  • Complete the 30-hour post-license course for salespersons within the first six months of licensure—for active licensees—and within one year for inactive licensees.
  • No post-license requirement for brokers
  • The Original Salesperson license deadline requires the proper application to be completed and submitted with payment after completing the post-license course.

Salesperson Continuing Education Requirements

Every two years a total of 15 clock hours of continuing education is required to renew an active license. These hours must be completed by September 30 of every even year. These education requirements consist of:

  • 3 hours in Commission-approved Risk Management courses
  • 12 hours in Commission-approved CE courses

Broker Continuing Education Requirements

Every two years a total of 15 clock hours of continuing education is required to renew an active license. These hours must be completed by September 30 of every even year. These education requirements consist of:

  • 3 hours in Commission-approved Risk Management courses
  • 3 hours in the Commission-approved Broker course
  • 9 hours in Commission-approved elective courses

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