How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Indiana
90 hours of pre-licensing education, then the Pearson VUE exam. State fees come to $153, on top of a course starting at $399.
Requirements set by Indiana Real Estate Commission (IREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Indiana requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education
Indiana Real Estate Commission (IREC) requires 90 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam
Indiana uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 130 questions, split 80 national and 50 state. The exam fee is $55.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Indiana charges $38 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $60, paid to Indiana Real Estate Commission (IREC).
- 6
Keep the license current
Indiana requires 36 hours of continuing education every 3 years to renew.
Worth knowing about Indiana
Indiana does not have a separate salesperson license. All new licensees start as brokers.
Next steps
Indiana Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Indiana require? ▾
Indiana Real Estate Commission (IREC) requires 90 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Indiana real estate license cost? ▾
Indiana charges $153 in state fees: $55 exam fee, $60 application fee, $38 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 Indiana? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam.
What is on the Indiana real estate exam? ▾
Indiana uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 130 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 50 on Indiana law.