• ARIZONA REAL ESTATE PRE-LICENSE

Get Your Arizona Real Estate License

Complete 90 hours of state-approved pre-license education, pass the Arizona real estate exam, and submit your application to the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) to launch your career.

90 hours required

Updated October 19, 2026 · Official source: Arizona Department of Real Estate

Arizona pre-license requirements at a glance

Education
90-hour Salesperson Pre-licensing Course, completed within 10 years of applying
Contract writing
6-hour Contract Writing course, completed within 2 years of applying
State exam
Two Pearson VUE exams: Sales-General and Sales-State
Fingerprints
A Fingerprint Clearance Card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety
Legal presence
Proof of authorized legal presence in the United States
Deadline
Apply within one year of passing your exams

Source: ADRE: Salesperson License

Compare Arizona Pre-License Courses

Arizona 90-Hour Pre-License Course

$489

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90-hour ADRE-approved pre-license course. 100% online and self-paced.

Arizona 90-Hour The Basics Package

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90-hour Arizona pre-license course from Colibri Real Estate.

96-Hr. AZ Salesperson Pre-Licensing Premium Package

$889

96-Hr. AZ Salesperson Pre-Licensing Standard Package

$659

96-Hr. AZ Salesperson Pre-Licensing Value Package

$729

Getting an Arizona real estate license: common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does Arizona require?

90 hours: the Salesperson Pre-licensing Course. You also need a separate 6-hour Contract Writing course.

How long is my pre-license course good for?

Your 90-hour course certificate must be within 10 years of when you apply. The Contract Writing certificate must be within 2 years.

Do I need a fingerprint card?

Yes. You need a Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

What do I submit to apply?

Both Pearson exam score reports (General and State-Specific), your 90-hour course certificate, your Contract Writing certificate, your Fingerprint Clearance Card and proof of legal presence.

How long do I have to apply after passing?

One year from passing your exams.

Source: ADRE: Salesperson License