Kansas licensing guide
How to Get a Real Estate License in Kansas
A practical step-by-step guide to Kansas licensing requirements, estimated costs, timeline, official resources, and what to do after you pass.
Kansas licensing snapshot
Last reviewed May 29, 2026
- License type
- Salesperson
- Minimum age
- 18
- Pre-license education
- 60 hours
- Exam provider
- Pearson VUE
- Estimated cost
- $600–$1,000
- Estimated timeline
- 3–6 months
- Renewal cycle
- Biennial (every 2 years)
Kansas salespersons must complete **12 hours of continuing education** every two‑year renewal period. At least **3 hours** must be the Kansas Required Core course, with the remaining 9 hours in elective topics. CE hours do not carry over to the next renewal.
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 and possess a high‑school diploma or GED.
Complete 60‑hour pre‑licensing education
Finish a 30‑hour Principles of Real Estate course and a 30‑hour Kansas Practice course from a Commission‑approved provider.
Submit application and fingerprint fees
Submit your license application with the **$15 application fee**, **$85 fingerprint and processing fee**, and education certificates. The Commission will pre‑qualify your application.
Schedule and pass the exam
After approval, schedule the salesperson exam with Pearson VUE and pay the **$70 exam fee** per attempt. Pass both national and state portions within one year.
Obtain errors and omissions insurance
Obtain mandatory errors and omissions (E&O) insurance before applying for an active license.
Pay the license fee and activate
Submit the **$125 license fee** and obtain sponsorship from a broker to activate your salesperson license.
Complete continuing education and renew
Every two years, complete **12 hours of continuing education** (including the Kansas Required Core course) and renew your license before expiration.
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 courses | $300–$500 | Combined tuition for the 30‑hour Principles course and 30‑hour Kansas Practice course. |
| Application fee | $15 | Non‑refundable application fee as specified by the Kansas candidate handbook. |
| Fingerprint/background processing | $85 | Fee for fingerprinting and background check. |
| Exam fee | $70 | Pearson VUE examination fee per attempt. |
| License fee | $125 | License application fee for an active salesperson license. |
| Continuing education | $100–$150 | Estimated cost for a 12‑hour CE package every two years. |
Renewal planning
Continuing education
Questions
FAQs
What courses make up Kansas pre‑licensing education?
Prospective licensees must complete a **30‑hour Principles of Real Estate course** and a **30‑hour Kansas Practice course** within the 12 months preceding application.
How often do I renew my Kansas license?
Kansas salesperson licenses expire every two years; you must complete 12 hours of CE (including the Required Core course) and pay the renewal fee before the expiration date.
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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