• CONNECTICUT REAL ESTATE PRE-LICENSE

Get Your Connecticut Real Estate License

Complete 60 hours of pre-license education approved by the Connecticut Real Estate Commission, pass the state exam, and find a sponsoring broker to activate your salesperson license.

60 hours required

Updated June 9, 2026 · Official source: Connecticut Real Estate Commission

Connecticut pre-license requirements at a glance

Eligibility
18 or older
Education
A Connecticut-approved 60-hour Real Estate Principles and Practices course
Exam eligibility
One year from approval to pass both portions, with unlimited attempts
Activation
Within 2 years of passing, under a Connecticut broker
Fees
$80 application, $59 exam and $590 license fee

Source: CT DCP: Real Estate Salesperson Initial/Exam

Compare Connecticut Pre-License Courses

60-Hr. CT Salesperson Pre-Licensing Course Only Package

$619

60-Hr. CT Salesperson Pre-Licensing Standard Package

$695

60-Hr. CT Salesperson Pre-Licensing Value Package

$749

Getting a Connecticut real estate license: common questions

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

A Connecticut-approved 60-hour Real Estate Principles and Practices course.

Do I need a broker before the exam?

No. Broker supervision isn't required to take the exam, but you need a Connecticut broker to activate your license.

How long do I have after passing?

Two years from the date of your most recently passed portion to activate your license, by affiliating with a broker and paying the $590 license fee.

How much does it cost?

An $80 application fee, a $59 exam fee paid to PSI when you schedule, and a $590 license fee. All fees are non-refundable.

Source: CT DCP: Real Estate Salesperson Initial/Exam