Get Your Washington Real Estate License
Washington requires 90 hours of pre-license education before sitting for the state exam. Complete your coursework online and launch your real estate career.
90 hours required
Washington pre-license requirements at a glance
- Eligibility
- 18 or older, with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Education
- 90 hours: 60-hour Real Estate Fundamentals and 30-hour Real Estate Practices
- Exam timing
- Complete your exams within 2 years of finishing your courses
- State exam
- State and national exams through PSI; pass both within 6 months of each other
- Fingerprints
- After you pass, through IdentoGO in Washington
- Application
- Apply within 1 year of passing your final exam
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Getting a Washington real estate license: common questions
How many hours of pre-license education does Washington require?
90 hours of approved education: a 60-hour Real Estate Fundamentals course and a 30-hour Real Estate Practices course.
How do I register for the exam?
Your school sends your course completion records to PSI, which can take up to 7 days. PSI then emails you a link to create an account and schedule.
What if I pass one exam but not the other?
You must pass the state and national exams within 6 months of each other, or you'll have to retake both.
When do I get fingerprinted?
After you pass your exams. In Washington, schedule with IdentoGO; results can take up to 14 business days to reach DOL.
How long do I have to apply?
One year from passing your final exam. DOL emails you a link to the online application, usually within 72 hours of passing.