STEP 1: COMPLETE PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION:
Follow these steps to enroll in and complete California Department of Real Estate (DRE) approved pre-license education courses. We recommend using First Tuesday through Cal Paces.
- Go to Cal Paces and choose light blue box “To Enroll in Real Estate courses”
- Enter your CalPaces enrollment number (use 5618) and click Click “Enroll Now”
- Choose “Become an Agent” and click on “Enroll in Sales Agent Licensing”
- Choose your package. We recommend the basic package
- Each course takes a minimum of 17 days to complete.
STEP 2: COMPLETE LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTING
Once you have completed and obtained a certificate for all 3 real estate courses, you will need to get your fingerprints taken.
- Complete DRE form 237
- Schedule a Live Scan fingerprinting appointment at a designated facility: Find a location here.
- Cost to obtain is approximately $50-$75 depending on location
- Don’t forget to take completed Form 237 with you to your fingerprinting appointment!
STEP 3: APPLY FOR THE SALESPERSON EXAM /LICENSE APPLICATION
Note: There is an option to do the salesperson exam first, and then the application later. This causes delays. Choose the option that clearly states: Salesperson Exam/License Application.
- Create an e licensing account here.
- Choose: “Register/Apply- Applying for an exam or exam/license and don’t have an eLicensing account
- Complete your application and pay required fees to the California Department of Real Estate (cost is approximately $305 for exam & license fee).
- Check the box that the license will be issued in non- working status.
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