How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Connecticut
60 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $344, on top of a course starting at $425.
Requirements set by Connecticut Real Estate Commission (under DCP).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Connecticut requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education
Connecticut Real Estate Commission (under DCP) requires 60 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Connecticut uses PSI. The exam is 110 questions, split 80 national and 30 state. The exam fee is $59.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Connecticut charges $0 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $285, paid to Connecticut Real Estate Commission (under DCP).
- 6
Keep the license current
Connecticut requires 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Connecticut Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Connecticut require? ▾
Connecticut Real Estate Commission (under DCP) requires 60 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Connecticut real estate license cost? ▾
Connecticut charges $344 in state fees: $59 exam fee, $285 application fee, $0 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Connecticut? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Connecticut real estate exam? ▾
Connecticut uses PSI. The exam is 110 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 30 on Connecticut law.