Washington Real Estate License Requirements

These are the state requirements to become a Washington real estate agent.  To be licensed as a real estate salesperson, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Complete a 60 clock-hour course in real estate fundamentals. Clock hours must be completed within 5 years prior to application for examination. (Sign up for this approved online course below.)
• Obtain a Candidate Handbook, which contains the examination application, from the course provider. Have your school stamp and complete the required information on the Examination Application. To schedule an exam, contact the provider of our Real Estate examinations, Promissor, at the toll-free number provided in the handbook.
• Pass the examination. Those who pass the exam will receive information on how to apply for a license. Results are valid for one year from the date of passing the examination.
• Complete and submit the Real Estate Salesperson, Associate Broker, or Branch Manager Application with the appropriate fee.

Also see complete Candidate Handbook of Washington Real Estate license requirements by Promissor, which administers the official Washington State real estate exam. 

Online Washington Real Estate License Courses

Sign up for the online Washington real estate license course to get a Washington real estate license and become a Washington real estate agent.
Approved by the Washington State Department of Licensing.
DOL School Provider# C4636  Course Approval # S1557
Washington State Department of Licensing website- Real Estate Salesperson