Oregon licensing guide
How to Get a Real Estate License in Oregon
A practical step-by-step guide to Oregon licensing requirements, estimated costs, timeline, official resources, and what to do after you pass.
Oregon licensing snapshot
Last reviewed May 29, 2026
- License type
- Broker
- Minimum age
- 18
- Pre-license education
- 150 hours
- Exam provider
- PSI Services LLC
- Estimated cost
- $900–$1,600
- Estimated timeline
- 3–6 months
- Renewal cycle
- Biennial (every 2 years)
Active brokers must complete 30 hours of continuing education during each two‑year license period. For the first renewal, brokers must complete a 27‑hour Broker Advanced Practices course and a 3‑hour Law and Rule Required Course (LARRC); subsequent renewals require 3 hours of LARRC plus 27 hours of other eligible courses.
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 150‑hour pre‑license education
Enroll in and complete 150 hours of approved broker pre‑license courses covering Oregon real estate law, agency relationships, contracts, finance, and property management.
Apply for broker license and schedule exam
Apply online through the Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA), pay the application fee, submit fingerprints for a background check, and register with PSI to take the broker exam.
Pass the licensing exam
Take and pass the national and Oregon portions of the broker exam administered by PSI.
Obtain a sponsoring principal broker
After passing the exam, associate your license with a principal broker who will supervise your real estate activity.
Complete continuing education
Renew your license every two years by completing 30 hours of CE; for the first renewal take the 27‑hour Broker Advanced Practices course and 3‑hour Law and Rule course, and for subsequent renewals complete the 3‑hour LARRC plus 27 hours of elective courses.
Budget planning
Estimated costs
Estimated total cost: $900–$1,600. Actual costs vary by provider, application path, exam retakes, and local business setup choices.
| Cost item | Estimated amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre‑license course | $400–$1,000 | Cost of the 150‑hour pre‑license course. |
| Exam fee | $75 | PSI examination fee for the Oregon broker exam. |
| Application & license fee | $300–$360 | Fee for license application and issuance through OREA. |
| Fingerprint/background check | $60–$70 | Cost for mandatory fingerprinting and background check. |
| Continuing education | $50–$200 | Cost of 30‑hour CE packages for each two‑year renewal period. |
Renewal planning
Continuing education
Questions
FAQs
How many hours of pre‑license education are required to become an Oregon real estate broker?
You must complete 150 hours of approved pre‑license education covering Oregon real estate law, agency, contracts, finance, and property management.
What continuing education is required to renew an Oregon broker license?
You must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years. For your first renewal, you must complete a 27‑hour Broker Advanced Practices course and a 3‑hour Law and Rule Required Course; for subsequent renewals, you must complete a 3‑hour LARRC and 27 hours of elective courses.
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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