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How to get a Real Estate Salesperson license in Connecticut

Connecticut licenses real estate agents statewide through the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP).1 For the Real Estate Salesperson license you need at least 60 classroom hours1 of training, a passing score on the Connecticut Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Examination2 and a criminal background check3. The board lists $80 for the application1 and $590 for the initial license1, each a separate charge. You renew every 2 years2 and complete 12 hours of continuing education4.

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Who issues it

Department of Consumer Protection (DCP)

Training and experience

Training: at least 60 classroom hours1

Exam

Connecticut Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Examination2

Fees the board lists

Application fee: $801
Exam fee: $591
Initial license fee: $5901

Renewal

Every 2 years2, 12 hours of continuing education4

From another state

Reciprocity agreements and License by endorsement56 Details

On this page
  1. Connecticut real estate agent licenses
  2. Applies to every license level
  3. Who needs a Real Estate Salesperson license
  4. Requirements for a Real Estate Salesperson license
  5. How much a Real Estate Salesperson license costs
  6. How to apply
  7. Renewal and continuing education
  8. Moving to Connecticut with a license from another state
  9. Real Estate Broker
  10. City and county rules
  11. Check a license or report a problem
  12. Laws and rules
  13. Common questions
  14. Real estate agent licenses in other states

Connecticut real estate agent licenses

Connecticut issues 2 real estate agent credentials. Each has its own section below; the table shows what each one covers and its headline requirements.

LicenseWhat it coversTraining or experienceExamApplication or license fee
Real Estate SalespersonA salesperson must work under the supervision of a Connecticut-licensed broker.1Training 60 classroom hours1Yes7$801
Real Estate BrokerA broker may supervise salespersons; a business entity needs its own broker license.8Training 60 classroom hours8
Experience 3 years8		Yes7$1208

Applies to every license level

These rules are the same for every Connecticut real estate agent license on this page, so they are shown once here. Each license's own section lists only what differs.

Requirements

Minimum age
18 years old18
Also required
Applicants must have a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness and fair dealing.7

Fees

FeeAmountPaid toNotes
Real Estate Guaranty Fund one-time fee$207DCPNot refundable

How to apply

Apply online
elicense.ct.gov18

Renewal

How often
Every 2 years29
Continuing education
12 hours each renewal period410
Required topics
3-hour mandatory course: CT Real Estate License Law (current cycle version)410
9 hours of real estate electives410
Alternative: pass the 40-question Connecticut CE Examination (PSI) during the cycle410
Approved courses
Only Connecticut-approved courses count; out-of-state courses may get equivalency credit for electives only.410
If it expires
Reinstatement possible up to 3 years after expiration with all fees and CE.1112
Renew online
portal.ct.gov13

Who needs a Real Estate Salesperson license

A salesperson must work under the supervision of a Connecticut-licensed broker.1

Requirements for a Real Estate Salesperson license

The rules this license shares with every other level are under Applies to every license level.

Education or training
At least 60 classroom hours1
Connecticut-approved Real Estate Principles and Practices pre-licensing course1
Who may teach it: Course must be Connecticut-approved.1
Alternative: Attorney / college-course route: real estate courses from a law school, college, university or professional real estate school may be approved (no correspondence or online courses); exam still required.14
Experience
None before the exam; broker supervision is needed only to activate the license.1
Exam
Connecticut Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Examination2
Given by: PSI1
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application (60-hour course completed).1
Two portions (uniform/national and Connecticut state portion); both must be passed1
Retakes: Unlimited attempts for one year from eligibility; both portions must be passed within that year or the candidate reapplies.1
Time limit: Pass both portions within 1 year of eligibility; then activate within 2 years of the last passed portion.1
Exam waived: Uniform portion may be waived for a candidate who passed the national testing service exam in another state within two years with a satisfactory score.7
Background check
Background check required3
The application asks about felony convictions and crimes such as forgery, embezzlement or fraud, with dates and circumstances.3

How much a Real Estate Salesperson license costs

You pay DCP (2 fees) and PSI (exam fee).

FeeAmountPaid toNotes
Application fee$801DCPNot refundable
Exam fee$591PSIPaid to PSI when scheduling. Not refundable
Initial license fee$5901DCPDue after passing the exam, to activate. Not refundable

Each line is a separate charge as the board lists it. The board does not publish a combined total, so none is shown here.

How to apply

  1. Complete the 60-hour Connecticut-approved Real Estate Principles and Practices course and get the completion certificate.1
  2. Apply online on eLicense (Initial Application) or on the paper examination application, upload the certificate and pay the $80 application fee.1 elicense.ct.gov1
  3. After DCP approves you, register and schedule the exam with PSI and pay PSI the $59 exam fee.1
  4. Pass both portions within one year of eligibility.1
  5. Within 2 years of passing, affiliate with a Connecticut-licensed broker and pay the $590 license fee to activate.1

Renewal and continuing education

When it expires
Expires May 31 of every even-numbered year; full renewal fee due at the first renewal after issuance.2
Renewal fee
$5787
Exemptions
No Continuing Education is due for those who passed a CT licensing exam between March 1, 2026 through February 28, 20284
Late renewal
Late renewal fee: $5715
Total reinstatement fee (license expired 2024; worked in CT while expired): $1,27016 (expired 2024, worked while expired)
Total reinstatement fee (license expired 2024; did not work in CT while expired): $57816 (expired 2024, did not work while expired)
CE late completion fee (within 2 months after CE deadline): $3154 (cE completed March 1 - April 30 after the deadline)
CE late completion fee (2 to 4 months after CE deadline): $6254 (cE completed May 1 - June 30 after the deadline)

Renewal planner

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Moving to Connecticut with a license from another state

These are the routes DCP publishes for the Real Estate Salesperson license. The other real estate agent licenses have their own routes in their sections below.

Route
Reciprocity agreements
What the board says
Reciprocal license for salespersons licensed by examination in a reciprocal state; supervising broker must hold an active Connecticut broker license.5
States on Connecticut's list
Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and Rhode Island17
This is the list of states whose licenses Connecticut accepts for this route. It does not say those states accept a Connecticut license.
Condition for Florida
Applicants from this state must take the State Portion of the Connecticut Real Estate Examination (PSI).5
Condition for Illinois
Applicants from this state must take the State Portion of the Connecticut Real Estate Examination (PSI).5
Condition for Indiana
Applicants from this state must take the State Portion of the Connecticut Real Estate Examination (PSI).5
Condition for Ohio
Applicants from this state must take the State Portion of the Connecticut Real Estate Examination (PSI).5
Condition for New York
New York reciprocity ended; New York licensees must apply as non-reciprocal applicants.17
Conditions
License history certification from the reciprocal state and every other state ever licensed5
Fee
$6705
Route
License by endorsement
What the board says
Non-reciprocal route: active license from another state obtained by written exam, then pass the Connecticut state portion (PSI).6
Conditions
Must have passed a written licensing exam in the state of licensure6
Salesperson pays $590 after passing, with score reports signed by the CT supervising broker6
Fee
$5906

Military service members, veterans and spouses: CE waiver or extension may be requested for hardship, including military service, at least 60 days before renewal.4

Real Estate Broker

A broker may supervise salespersons; a business entity needs its own broker license.8

Requirements

Education or training
At least 60 classroom hours8
Real Estate Principles and Practices8
Who may teach it: Connecticut-approved school8
Education or training
At least 15 classroom hours8
Real Estate Brokerage Principles and Practices8
Education or training
At least 15 classroom hours8
Legal Compliance8
Education or training
At least 30 classroom hours8
Electives: two 15-hour courses or one 30-hour course, or instead 20 transactions in the previous 5 years8
Alternative: 20 real estate transactions in the previous 5 years replace the electives8
Experience
At least 3 years8
Licensed Connecticut salesperson under a CT broker for at least 3 years, with at least 1,500 hours and at least 4 closed transactions in the 3 years before applying8
Supervision: Supervising licensee certifies the 1,500-hour record (1,500 hours Experience Form)8
License you must hold first: Connecticut real estate salesperson license8
Substitute: Equivalent experience or education as determined by the commission or commissioner7
Substitute: Attorney route: 2 years licensed CT experience plus 15-hour brokerage course, or affidavit of regular real estate closings in law practice14
Exam
Connecticut Real Estate Broker Licensing Examination9
Given by: PSI8
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application with education and experience documents.8
Two portions; both must be passed8
Retakes: Unlimited attempts for one year from eligibility; both portions must be passed within that year or the candidate reapplies.8
Time limit: Pass both portions within 1 year of eligibility; activate within 2 years of the last passed portion.8
Exam waived: Uniform portion may be waived for a candidate who passed the national testing service exam in another state within two years with a satisfactory score.7
Background check
Background check required3
The broker application asks about felony convictions and crimes such as forgery, embezzlement or fraud.19
Business requirements
Business entities (LLC, corporation, LLP) need a broker license in the entity name, applied for after the individual passes the broker exam.8

Fees

You pay DCP (2 fees) and PSI (exam fee).

FeeAmountPaid toNotes
Application fee$1208DCPNot refundable
Exam fee$598PSINot refundable
Initial license fee$1,1508DCPNot refundable

Each line is a separate charge as the board lists it. The board does not publish a combined total, so none is shown here.

How to apply

  1. Work at least 3 years as a Connecticut salesperson (1,500+ hours, 4+ closed transactions) and have your supervising broker certify the 1,500 hours Experience Form.8
  2. Complete the 60-hour, two 15-hour (brokerage, legal compliance) and elective courses (or document 20 transactions in 5 years).8
  3. Apply online on eLicense (Initial Application) or on paper, upload all documents and pay the $120 application fee.8 elicense.ct.gov8
  4. After approval, schedule the exam with PSI ($59) and pass both portions within one year.8
  5. Pay the $1,150 license fee within 2 years of passing to activate.8

Renewal

When it expires
Expires November 30 of every even-numbered year.9
Renewal fee
$7587
Exemptions
No Continuing Education is due for those who passed the CT licensing exam between September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2026.10
Late renewal
Late renewal fee: $7515
Total reinstatement fee (license expired 2024; worked in CT while expired): $83320 (expired 2024, worked while expired)
Total reinstatement fee (license expired 2024; did not work in CT while expired): $75820 (expired 2024, did not work while expired)
CE late completion fee: $31510
CE late completion fee: $62510

From another state

Route
Reciprocity agreements
What the board says
Reciprocal broker license for brokers licensed by examination in a reciprocal state.5
States on Connecticut's list
Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and Rhode Island17
This is the list of states whose licenses Connecticut accepts for this route. It does not say those states accept a Connecticut license.
Condition for Florida
Applicants from this state must take the State Portion of the Connecticut Real Estate Examination (PSI).5
Condition for Illinois
Applicants from this state must take the State Portion of the Connecticut Real Estate Examination (PSI).5
Condition for Indiana
Applicants from this state must take the State Portion of the Connecticut Real Estate Examination (PSI).5
Condition for Ohio
Applicants from this state must take the State Portion of the Connecticut Real Estate Examination (PSI).5
Condition for New York
New York reciprocity ended; New York licensees must apply as non-reciprocal applicants.17
Conditions
License history certification from the reciprocal state and every other state ever licensed5
Fee
$1,2705
Route
License by endorsement
What the board says
Non-reciprocal route: active license from another state obtained by written exam, then pass the Connecticut state portion (PSI) and pay $1,150.6
Conditions
Must have passed a written licensing exam in the state of licensure6
Fee
$1,1506

Military service members, veterans and spouses: CE waiver or extension may be requested for hardship, including military service.10

The rules this license shares with every other level are under Applies to every license level.

City and county rules

Real Estate BrokerState license only: a DCP real estate license is valid in every Connecticut municipality with no further municipal examination or licensing.7

Check a license or report a problem

Before you hire a real estate agent in Connecticut, you can confirm the license is current on the board's own search. Every board we cover in Connecticut is on the Connecticut license lookup page.

Look up a license
portal.ct.gov21

Laws and rules

The requirements above come from these laws and board rules.

Common questions

How long does it take to get a Real Estate Salesperson license in Connecticut?

The rules set at least 60 classroom hours1 before you can be licensed. The board does not publish how long it takes to process an application.

Can I transfer my real estate agent license to Connecticut?

DCP publishes these routes for the Real Estate Salesperson license: reciprocity agreements5 and license by endorsement6. Conditions and forms.

How often do you renew a Real Estate Salesperson license in Connecticut?

Every 2 years2. Continuing education: 12 hours4. The renewal fee is $5787.

Real estate agent licenses in other states

Sources

Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.

  1. Real Estate Salesperson - Initial/ExamDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  2. Real Estate SalespersonDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  3. Real Estate Salesperson Examination ApplicationDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  4. Real Estate Salesperson - Continuing EducationDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  5. Real Estate - ReciprocalDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  6. Real Estate - Non-ReciprocalDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  7. CGS Chapter 392 Real Estate Brokers and SalespersonsConnecticut General AssemblyDated January 1, 2025Checked November 6, 2026
  8. Real Estate Broker - Initial/ExamDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  9. Real Estate BrokersDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  10. Real Estate Broker - Continuing EducationDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  11. Real Estate Salesperson - ReinstatementDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  12. Real Estate Broker - ReinstatementDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  13. To Renew OnlineConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  14. Real Estate - Attorney ApplicationDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  15. Real Estate Broker and Salesperson RenewalDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  16. Salesperson reinstatement form and instructions (expired 2024)Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  17. License Reciprocity for Real Estate Salesperson and Broker LicensingDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  18. Reciprocal Application FormsDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  19. Real Estate Broker Examination ApplicationDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  20. Individual broker reinstatement form (expired 2024)Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
  21. Verify a LicenseConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026