Most real estate license projects cost between $500 and $3,000 per license, with a typical price near $1,200. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical real estate license cost
$500 – $3,000
per license · typical $1,200
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Real estate license cost breakdown
- Pre-licensing education$300 – $1,500typical $800
- Exam & licensing fees$100 – $500typical $250
- Total with materials & background$500 – $3,000typical $1,200
What Real Estate Licensing costs
Covers state-approved pre-licensing courses, exam fees, and initial licensing fees. Costs vary by state, with some including background checks and fingerprints.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest state to get licensed?
Costs vary, but some states like Indiana are around $500 total. Others like California are over $3,000 with courses and fees.
What's included in the cost?
Pre-licensing courses, textbooks, exam application fee, licensing fee, and often background check and fingerprinting.
How fast can I get a license?
Most people finish courses in 2-4 months, then pass the exam. Total time from start to license is typically 3-6 months.