Louisiana licensing guide
How to Get a Real Estate License in Louisiana
A practical step-by-step guide to Louisiana licensing requirements, estimated costs, timeline, official resources, and what to do after you pass.
Louisiana licensing snapshot
Last reviewed May 29, 2026
- License type
- Salesperson
- Minimum age
- 18
- Pre-license education
- 90 hours
- Exam provider
- PSI Services LLC
- Estimated cost
- $800–$1,300
- Estimated timeline
- 3–6 months
- Renewal cycle
- Annual
After completing a one‑time 45‑hour post‑license course within 180 days of licensing, active salespersons must complete 12 hours of approved continuing education each calendar year. The Commission prescribes mandatory topics annually.
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, have a high school diploma or GED, and meet character requirements.
Complete 90‑hour pre‑license education
Enroll in and complete 90 hours of LREC‑approved coursework before applying for the exam.
Submit application and schedule the exam
Submit your salesperson license application with the $90 fee to the LREC and then schedule your exam with PSI Services LLC; pay the $85 examination fee.
Pass the licensing exam
Take and pass both the national and Louisiana portions of the salesperson exam administered by PSI.
Complete fingerprints and background check
Submit fingerprints and a background check as part of your license application.
Complete post‑license course
Within 180 days of initial licensure, complete a 45‑hour post‑license education course.
Complete continuing education
Each calendar year, complete 12 hours of continuing education including mandatory topics set by the Commission.
Budget planning
Estimated costs
Estimated total cost: $800–$1,300. Actual costs vary by provider, application path, exam retakes, and local business setup choices.
| Cost item | Estimated amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre‑license course | $400–$700 | Cost of the 90‑hour pre‑license course. |
| Exam fee | $85 | PSI examination fee for salesperson license. |
| Application & license fee | $90 | LREC fee for initial salesperson license. |
| Fingerprint/background check | $60 | Approximate cost for fingerprinting and background check. |
| Post‑license course | $150–$300 | 45‑hour post‑license course cost. |
| Continuing education | $100–$200 | Cost for 12‑hour CE package each year. |
Renewal planning
Continuing education
Questions
FAQs
What education is required to become a Louisiana salesperson?
Applicants must complete 90 hours of pre‑license coursework approved by the LREC and pass both the national and state exam portions.
How often must I renew my Louisiana real estate license?
Real estate licenses are renewed annually. You must complete a 45‑hour post‑license course within 180 days of initial licensure and then complete 12 hours of continuing education each year to renew.
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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