Connecticut licensing guide
How to Get a Real Estate License in Connecticut
A practical step-by-step guide to Connecticut licensing requirements, estimated costs, timeline, official resources, and what to do after you pass.
Connecticut licensing snapshot
Last reviewed May 29, 2026
- License type
- Salesperson
- Minimum age
- 18
- Pre-license education
- 60 hours
- Exam provider
- PSI
- Estimated cost
- $600–$1,000
- Estimated timeline
- 3–6 months
- Renewal cycle
- Biennial (every 2 years)
Connecticut salespersons must complete **12 hours of continuing education every two years**. Each licensing cycle includes a mandatory 3‑hour core course on real‑estate law and fair housing; the remaining hours can be electives. Renewal deadlines fall on May 31 of even‑numbered years for salespersons.
Licensing path
Step-by-step licensing path
Use this as a planning sequence, then confirm each requirement with the official state source.
Complete 60‑hour pre‑licensing course
Take a 60‑hour Real Estate Principles and Practices course at a community college, REALTOR® board or real estate school.
Submit application and fee
File the salesperson application with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and pay the **$80 application fee**.
Schedule and pass the PSI exam
Contact PSI to register for the salesperson exam (exam fee $65) and pass both national and state portions within one year.
Pay the initial license fee
After passing the exam, pay the **$285 initial license fee** to obtain your Connecticut salesperson license.
Find a sponsoring broker
You must affiliate with a Connecticut‑licensed broker before your license can be activated.
Complete continuing education and renew
Every two years, complete **12 hours of CE**, including the mandatory 3‑hour core course, and renew your license by May 31 of even years.
Budget planning
Estimated costs
Estimated total cost: $600–$1,000. Actual costs vary by provider, application path, exam retakes, and local business setup choices.
| Cost item | Estimated amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre‑licensing course | $400–$600 | Typical tuition for the 60‑hour Principles and Practices course. |
| Application fee | $80 | Non‑refundable application fee payable to the Department of Consumer Protection. |
| Exam fee | $65 | PSI examination fee for both portions. |
| Initial license fee | $285 | Fee to receive the initial salesperson license. |
| Continuing education | $60–$150 | Cost of 12‑hour CE package every two years. |
Renewal planning
Continuing education
Questions
FAQs
When are licenses renewed?
Connecticut salesperson licenses must be renewed every two years. The renewal deadline for salespersons is May 31 of even‑numbered years.
Is there a post‑licensing requirement?
Connecticut does not require post‑licensing education, but licensees must complete **12 hours of continuing education**, including the mandatory core course, before each renewal.
After you pass the exam
Passing the exam does not create an operating system. New agents still need to manage contacts, follow-ups, active deals, deadlines, client communication, partners, and daily priorities.
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