How to get a Real Estate Salesperson license in Vermont

Vermont licenses real estate agents statewide through the Real Estate Commission.¹ For the Real Estate Salesperson license you need 40 clock hours¹ of education, a passing score on the National real estate salesperson exam (PSI)¹ and a criminal background check². You renew every 2 years².

Last checked November 6, 2026 · 4 official sources

Who issues it

Real Estate Commission

Training and experience

Training: 40 clock hours¹

Exam

National real estate salesperson exam (PSI)¹

Renewal

Every 2 years²

From another state

License by endorsement and Exam waiver¹ Details

On this page

Vermont real estate agent licenses
Applies to every license level
Requirements for a Real Estate Salesperson license
How to apply
Renewal and continuing education
Moving to Vermont with a license from another state
Real Estate Broker
Check a license or report a problem
Laws and rules
Common questions
Real estate agent licenses in other states

Vermont real estate agent licenses

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

License	Training or experience	Exam
Real Estate Salesperson	Training 40 clock hours¹	Yes¹
Real Estate Broker	Training 40 clock hours¹ Experience 2 years¹	Yes¹

Applies to every license level

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

Requirements

Background check: Background check required²
Applicants report all convictions with a written explanation and court documents, and all discipline elsewhere with documentation¹

How to apply

Apply online: sos.vermont.gov¹
Processing time: Three to five business days for applications and each additional piece submitted¹

Renewal

How often: Every 2 years²
When it expires: Fixed biennial cycle for the profession; first license may be shorter (issued 90 days or less before the cycle date runs through the next full period)²
Approved courses: Commission-approved courses (search on OPR Online Services); synchronous virtual courses count as live/in-person; certificates uploaded at renewal²
If it expires: OPR audits a random sample of CE 30 days after the renewal period; failed audits must be cured within 90 days²
Renewal notices are e-mailed 6 weeks before expiry; renew online²
Renew online: sos.vermont.gov³

From another state

Route: License by endorsement
What the board says: Fast-Track Endorsement (3 V.S.A. § 136a): licensed in good standing and in continuous practice for 3+ years in another U.S. jurisdiction; the Vermont state exam is still required¹
Conditions: State exam required of all applicants, no exceptions¹
Verification needed only from initial and most recent states of licensure¹
Form: sos.vermont.gov¹

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: 40 clock hours¹
40-hour pre-licensing course from an approved provider¹
Who may teach it: Approved education providers (OPR online course search / Approved Education Provider List)³
Alternative: Waived for holders of an active license from an equivalent state (Indiana and Rhode Island not equivalent)¹
Experience: No experience listed for salespersons; must affiliate with a Vermont principal broker and registered office¹
Exam: National real estate salesperson exam (PSI)¹
Given by: PSI³
Exam waived: Waived for an active license from an equivalent state; California, New York, Puerto Rico and West Virginia are not equivalent¹
Exam: Vermont state real estate exam (taken through the OPR online application)¹
Given by: Office of Professional Regulation (no exam service since February 27, 2021)⁴
Exam waived: No waivers¹
Also required: Affiliation with a Vermont-licensed principal broker/office¹

How to apply

Complete the 40-hour salesperson pre-licensing course with an approved provider.¹
Pass the national salesperson exam with PSI.¹
Create an OPR Online Services account and apply online; take the Vermont state exam through the link in your application.¹ sos.vermont.gov¹
Affiliate with a Vermont principal broker and registered office; upload documents (convictions, discipline, verifications) in the online account.¹

Renewal and continuing education

Required topics: Salespersons must complete post-licensure education (Commission-approved courses) and upload it at first renewal¹
A mandatory course is set for the 2024-2026 cycle³
Exemptions: No CE for a first renewal within two years of licensure¹
No CE for the first Vermont renewal after endorsement¹
Post-licensure education does not apply to salespersons who endorse into Vermont¹

Renewal planner

Enter the expiration date printed on your Vermont Real Estate Salesperson license. The count is worked out on your device from today's date; nothing is sent anywhere.

Expiration date

Moving to Vermont with a license from another state

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

Route: Exam waiver
What the board says: Licensed in an equivalent state (not fast-track): pre-licensing course and national exam waived; state exam still required¹
Condition for Indiana: Not equivalent: 40-hour course required¹
Condition for Rhode Island: Not equivalent: 40-hour course required¹
Condition for California: Not equivalent: national exam required¹
Condition for New York: Not equivalent: national exam required¹
Condition for West Virginia: Not equivalent: national exam required¹
Condition for Puerto Rico: Not equivalent: national exam required¹
Conditions: State exam required¹

Real Estate Broker

Requirements

Education or training: 40 clock hours¹
40-hour broker pre-licensing course¹
Who may teach it: Approved education providers³
Alternative: Waived for non-fast-track applicants with an active license from an equivalent state (Indiana and Alaska not equivalent)¹
Experience: At least 2 years¹
Two years' experience as a salesperson and eight closed, unrelated transactions, verified on the supervisor-signed Verification of Salesperson Experience form¹
Supervision: Form signed and dated by the supervising broker¹
License you must hold first: Salesperson experience¹
Substitute: Eight separate and unrelated closed transactions also required¹
Exam: National real estate broker exam (PSI), multiple-choice since 10/1/2023³
Given by: PSI³
Exam waived: Waived for non-fast-track applicants with an active license from an equivalent state; California, New York, Puerto Rico and West Virginia not equivalent¹
Exam: Vermont state real estate exam (through the OPR application)¹
Given by: Office of Professional Regulation (no exam service since February 27, 2021)⁴
Exam waived: No waivers¹
Business requirements: Brokerage office registers with OPR (trust account information, federal ID number, principal broker, proof of Secretary of State business registration)¹
Business requirements: Office registration with OPR is separate from Secretary of State business registration¹
Also required: Affiliation with a Vermont licensed office¹

How to apply

Gain two years' salesperson experience and eight closed, unrelated transactions; have your supervisor sign the Verification of Salesperson Experience form.¹
Complete the 40-hour broker pre-licensing course and pass the national broker exam with PSI.¹
Apply through OPR Online Services and take the Vermont state exam inside the application; affiliate with a Vermont licensed office.¹ sos.vermont.gov¹

Renewal

Required topics: A mandatory course is set for the 2024-2026 cycle³
Exemptions: No CE for a first renewal within two years of licensure¹
No CE for the first Vermont renewal after endorsement¹

From another state

Route: Exam waiver
What the board says: Licensed in an equivalent state (not fast-track): broker course and national exam waived; state exam still required¹
Condition for Indiana: Not equivalent: broker course required¹
Condition for Alaska: Not equivalent: broker course required¹
Condition for California: Not equivalent: national exam required¹
Condition for New York: Not equivalent: national exam required¹
Condition for West Virginia: Not equivalent: national exam required¹
Condition for Puerto Rico: Not equivalent: national exam required¹
Conditions: State exam required¹

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

Check a license or report a problem

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

Look up a license: secure.professionals.vermont.gov¹
File a complaint: sos.vermont.gov¹

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 Vermont?

The rules set 40 clock hours¹ before you can be licensed. On processing, the board says: Three to five business days for applications and each additional piece submitted.¹

Can I transfer my real estate agent license to Vermont?

The Real Estate Commission publishes these routes for the Real Estate Salesperson license: license by endorsement¹ and exam waiver¹. Conditions and forms.

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

Every 2 years².

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.

Salesperson & Broker FAQsVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
OPR General FAQsVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Forms & InstructionsVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
Real Estate Brokers & SalespersonsVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026