Indiana licensing guide
How to Get a Real Estate License in Indiana
A practical step-by-step guide to Indiana licensing requirements, estimated costs, timeline, official resources, and what to do after you pass.
Indiana licensing snapshot
Last reviewed May 29, 2026
- License type
- Broker
- Minimum age
- 18
- Pre-license education
- 90 hours
- Exam provider
- PSI Services LLC
- Estimated cost
- $850–$1,200
- Estimated timeline
- 3–6 months
- Renewal cycle
- Annual continuing education (12 hours per year)
New brokers must complete a 30‑hour post‑licensing course within two years and then complete 12 hours of continuing education each year during the three‑year license cycle.
Licensing path
Step-by-step licensing path
Use this as a planning sequence, then confirm each requirement with the official state source.
Meet eligibility requirements
Be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete a 90‑hour pre‑licensing course
Enroll in a commission‑approved 90‑hour real estate broker pre‑licensing course that covers national and Indiana‑specific topics; many programs take about 10–13 weeks to complete.
Apply and schedule the exam
After completing the course, register for the state and national exams through PSI and pay the $53 examination fee.
Pass both exam portions
Take and pass both the national and Indiana broker examinations at a PSI testing center.
Submit your application and find a sponsoring broker
Submit your broker application to the Indiana Real Estate Commission, pay the application fee, undergo a background check, and affiliate with an active managing broker.
Complete post‑licensing education and continuing education
Within two years of licensure, complete a 30‑hour post‑licensing course. Thereafter, complete 12 hours of continuing education each year to renew your license.
Budget planning
Estimated costs
Estimated total cost: $850–$1,200. Actual costs vary by provider, application path, exam retakes, and local business setup choices.
| Cost item | Estimated amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre‑licensing course | $600–$700 | Typical tuition for a 90‑hour broker pre‑licensing course. |
| Exam fee | $53 | PSI examination fee for the Indiana broker exam. |
| Application fee | $60 | Approximate broker application fee (varies by licensing period). |
| Fingerprint/background check | $35–$50 | Estimated cost for mandatory fingerprinting and background check. |
| Post‑licensing course | $150–$300 | 30‑hour post‑licensing course costs depend on provider. |
| Continuing education | $100–$200 | Cost to complete 12 hours of CE annually. |
Renewal planning
Continuing education
Questions
FAQs
How long is Indiana’s broker pre‑licensing course?
Indiana requires a 90‑hour pre‑licensing broker course covering real estate law, finance, contracts and other topics.
What is the continuing education requirement for Indiana real estate brokers?
New brokers must complete a 30‑hour post‑licensing course within two years; after that, brokers must complete 12 hours of continuing education each year.
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.
New Agent Checklist
Set up the business basics, contacts, partners, follow-up habits, and first-deal readiness.
First 30 Days
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License Cost Calculator
Estimate state licensing costs, education, exam, application, background, and setup expenses.
First-Year Budget Calculator
Plan startup and operating costs before your first year gets noisy.
Agent Nook workflow
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