Nevada licensing guide
How to Get a Real Estate License in Nevada
A practical step-by-step guide to Nevada licensing requirements, estimated costs, timeline, official resources, and what to do after you pass.
Nevada licensing snapshot
Last reviewed May 25, 2026
- License type
- Salesperson
- Minimum age
- 18
- Pre-license education
- 90 hours
- Exam provider
- PSI Services LLC
- Estimated cost
- $600–$900
- Estimated timeline
- 3–6 months
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
Nevada salespersons must complete 36 hours of continuing education every two years, including 18 hours of designated core topics such as agency, law and ethics.
Licensing path
Step-by-step licensing path
Use this as a planning sequence, then confirm each requirement with the official state source.
Complete 90‑hour pre‑licensing education
Finish a 90‑hour real estate salesperson course that includes Nevada law.
Obtain fingerprints and background check
Get fingerprinted and obtain a Nevada criminal history report.
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Register with PSI, pay the exam fee and pass both state and national sections.
Submit license application
Provide proof of education, exam results and fingerprints to the Nevada Real Estate Division and pay the licensing fee.
Renew license every two years
Complete 36 hours of continuing education with core topics and pay the renewal fee to keep your license active.
Budget planning
Estimated costs
Estimated total cost: $600–$900. Actual costs vary by provider, application path, exam retakes, and local business setup choices.
| Cost item | Estimated amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre‑licensing education | $300–$700 | Cost of 90‑hour course package. |
| Exam fee | $100 | Approximate PSI exam fee. |
| License application fee | $125 | Initial license fee charged by the Nevada Real Estate Division. |
| Fingerprinting | $40 | Cost for fingerprinting and background check. |
| Continuing education | $100–$200 | Cost for 36‑hour CE package each two‑year cycle. |
Renewal planning
Continuing education
Questions
FAQs
How long is a Nevada real estate license valid?
Licenses for salespersons are valid for two years and require 36 hours of continuing education for 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.
New Agent Checklist
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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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