Education Division
Student FAQ
General Information
Continuing Education
General Information
What are the education requirements for licensure?
Salesperson License:
- 90 hours sales prelicense education in classroom, in state
- State & national portions licensing exam
- Contract writing (boot camp)
Broker License:
Do I schedule the licensing test with the Arizona Department of Real Estate?
No, with the testing provider, Pearson VUE at
www.pearsonvue.com/az/realestate.
What is the application process once the Real Estate license examination has been successful
passed? What are the application fees?
Upon receiving a successful pass grade for both portions of the Real Estate license examination, individual forms will be issued
to the student by Pearson VUE; and the other is the license application. All forms are required and must be included in
the application packet. Application for licensure must be made within one (1) year from the date of successful pass of the
examination, whichever comes first in the case of two separate examination dates.
For more information:
- Refer to the Candidate Handbook
- Contact the Pre Licensing School
- Visit the Department website at www.azre.gov
Required Documentation for Application:
| SALESPERSON |
BROKER |
MEMBERSHIP CAMPING
or CEMETERY |
- Original Salesperson Application & Fee
- Original Arizona State Exam Score Report(s)
- Proof of Legal Presence (front & back copy)
- Pre-licensure Education Certificate
- Disciplinary Actions Disclosure (LI-214/244)
- DPS issued AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card (front & back copy)
- Hire as a Salesperson & Fee (Complete form LI-202) or hire online for a reduced fee
- Contract Writing Course Certificate
- Disclosure Documentation (if applicable)
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- Original Broker Application & Fee
- Original Arizona State Exam Score Report(s)
- Proof of Legal Presence (front & back copy)
- Original Broker Verification(s) (LI-226)
- Pre-licensure Education Certificate
- Disciplinary Actions Disclosure (LI-214/244)
- DPS issued AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card (front & back copy)
- Sever as a Salesperson & Fee (Complete form LI-202) or sever online for free
- Hire as a Designated Broker & Fee (Complete form LI-201)
- Hire as an Associate Broker & Fee (Complete form LI–202) or hire online for a reduced fee
- Broker Management Clinic Certificate - taken within the preceding 23 months
- Disclosure Documentation (if applicable)
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- Original Membership Camping & Cemetery Application (Salesperson or Broker) & Fee
- Original Arizona State Specific Exam Score Report
- Proof of Legal Presence (front & back copy)
- Disciplinary Actions Disclosure * (LI-214/244)
- DPS issued AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card (front & back copy)
- See left and center column for hire / sever requirements as it pertains to a salesperson or
broker
- Original Broker Verification(s) Form (LI-226) - for Brokers only
- Disclosure Documentation* (if applicable)
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Certificate for Contract Writing or Broker Management Clinic:
- When applying for a salesperson's license, a certificate of attendance at a Introduction to Contract Writing
("Contract Bootcamp") course must be presented.
- When applying for a broker's license, a course certificate of attendance at a Broker Management within the
preceding 23 months.
Experience Verification - Broker applicants:
- Broker applicants must provide documentation to support three (3) years of actual full-time experience as a
licensed real estate salesperson or broker within the preceding five (5) years. Prior to the broker
prelicense courses, the
Broker Candidate Experience Verification Form (LI-226) may only be completed by each Broker
needed to confirm the (3) three years full-time experience to verify that the applicant was actually practicing
real estate then should be returned to the applicant for submission to the Department with the license
application.
Hire ON:
- To be "active status" as a salesperson or associate broker, the licensee must hire on with a licensed employing
Broker. This can be done online at
az.gov/webapp/dre.
Fees:
- The License Fee Schedule may be obtained by clicking on the Fee Schedule link on the left
navigation menu. (Subject to change without notice as statutes or rules change.)
Continuing Education
What Continuing Education Credits do I need?
24 hours of ADRE-approved Continuing Education (CE) courses must be completed and uploaded at
az.gov/webapp/dre every two years to renew a real estate license.
Cemetery and membership camping licenses do not require continuing education credit for renewal.
Of the 24 hours required for renewal, you must obtain credit hours as indicated in EACH of the
following subjects:
- Salesperson License:
| Agency Law |
3 hours |
| Contract Law |
3 hours |
| Commissioner’s Standards |
3 hours |
| Disclosure |
3 hours |
| Fair Housing |
3 hours |
| Real Estate Legal Issues |
3 hours |
| General Real Estate |
6 hours |
- Broker License:
| Agency Law |
3 hours |
| Contract Law |
3 hours |
| Broker Management Clinic * |
3 hours |
| Disclosure |
3 hours |
| Fair Housing ** |
3 hours |
| Real Estate Legal Issues |
3 hours |
| General Real Estate |
6 hours |
The 6 General Real Estate hours may be in any of the above categories OR General Real Estate.
* At least 3 hours of credit in the
Commissioner's Standards category must be of the Broker Management Clinic course if you are an active
status designated broker (which includes self-employed brokers).
** If claiming Fair Housing course
substitute, attach a statement of substitution and certificate for substitute class. An additional
class in the Real Estate Legal Issues category that has been approved for a minimum of three credit hours
in place of the mandatory Fair Housing category and must be pre-approved by the Department.
Where can I attend Continuing Education classes?
Real estate licensees may attend classes at
ADRE-approved real estate
schools. Some of these schools offer "distance learning courses", which can be taken over the internet.
Can I take online classes in one day and complete all the required classes?
NO MORE THAN 9 credit hours of CE may be entered on any one calendar day - Commissioner's Rule R4-28-402(C).
Where can a list of accredited real estate schools be found?
You can access a list of accredited real estate schools on our website or by clicking
here.
How do I report my Continuing Education Courses to the Department?
Log onto the Department’s website at
https://az.gov/webapp/dre and select the option
to record Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enter the ADRE course numbers and dates of the CE
classes taken during the current CE Period. If filing for renewal within one year after the license
expiration date (the "grace year"), enter continuing education classes taken during the last 24
months of the license period or during the grace year.
The course number and dates appear on CE certificates issued by licensed real estate schools
upon completion of each ADRE-approved course. If the system returns an error message and information entered matches what
is on the certificate, contact the issuing school
to verify the course number and credit category.
Please note the following:
- To renew a real estate license the licensee MUST pocess certificates for ALL of the required courses and
categories.
- Filing a false or misleading application is grounds for license revocation or suspension, and
assessment of a civil penalty.
- Complete and enter all the required hours for one CE period before any courses are
attributed to a subsequent CE period. CE for more than one CE period at a time cannot be entered.
- The course number from each certificate should be entered only one (1) time, even if it covers
more than one (1) category.
- When licensee's business is exclusively commercial properties, a substitute for the Fair Housing requirement may be
claimed by contacting the department at
licensing@azre.gov prior to renewing the license.
I only do commercial business. Do I need to take a Fair Housing class?
When a licensee’s business is exclusively commercial properties and a substitute for the Fair Housing requirement is being
claimed, the licensee MUST CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT AT licensing@azre.gov BEFORE RENEWING the LICENSE.
When the internet-based ethics training conducted by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS at
REALTOR.org has been completed, does the Arizona Department of Real Estate recognize this course toward continuing
education?
The National Association of Realtors® is not a "licensed school" with the Arizona Department of Real
Estate. Only courses taught by/through licensed schools qualify for credit toward Continuing
Education (CE). The class may be required by the Association for continued membership in good
standing, however it is not one for which the Department grants CE credit. Any school providing a
course approved by the Department will issue a certificate of completion for the course that includes the
course number, school information, date of completion of the course, and the student's name. The
information provided on that certificate is sufficient to process the CE portion of the renewal
process. If a school does not provide such a certificate, the course is not approved by the
Department and does not qualify for CE credit.
Can I use my broker pre-license education for renewal CE?
Broker pre-license education courses may be used for renewal by a salesperson for renewal of the
salesperson’s license ONLY IF
- the salesperson completes the course within one CE period or
- the salesperson completes the course before the salesperson's license renewal date, or
- the salesperson provides a letter from the school attesting to the fact that the hours taken have
fulfilled the mandatory renewal requirement, with an attachment showing the breakdown of the 24
credit hours.
- The salesperson is eligible to renew online after the Department records the education course
information.
The salesperson cannot renew online and must submit a renewal packet with either the course completion
certificate or the letter with attchments from the school.
I took a “segmented” course that covers more than one category. Can I enter
it twice?
The course number from each certificate should only be entered one (1) time, even if it covers more than
one (1) category. The system will recognize and give credit for each category covered by the class.
What is a "CE period?"
Original licenses are issued for a two (2) year period, and renewals are also for a two (2) year period
(effective 7/29/2010). At the time of renewal, a salesperson or broker must submit 24 credit hours of Continuing
Education (CE). A license will not be issued if this requirement is not met. For those licensees who
hold a four (4) year license, the CE period is divided into two CE periods of 24 months each. Whether
you have a two (2) year or a four (4) year license, you must enter 24 CE credits every 24 months, and each of these 24
month timeframes is a CE period.
How and when to report CE credits completion to the Department.
CE credits MUST be reported online at www.azre.gov using the Online Licensing System. CE may be entered online at any time
after successful completion, with no need to wait until the renewal time of a license or the end of a CE period. Enter one
class or a number of classes at any one time. Enter CE for one CE period at a time; until the requirements of one period
are met, entering credits for another period cannot be accepted. Up to nine (9) credit hours may be taken per day.
What do I need to enter my CE credits?
The course certificates issued by the school(s) attended. On those
certificates are the date(s) of the class and the course number, both of which are necessary to complete
the online CE submittal.
After I enter my CE credits online do I need to keep the Course Completion Certificates?
Retain continuing education certificates for at least five (5) years in case an audit requires proof of documented attendance.
What happens if a mistake is made while entering information course information?
When entering a course number in error (the wrong course number, the wrong CE period, etc.) contact the Department at
ceconfirmation@azre.gov
I entered more than 24 credits but when I go to “Check Status” I only see 24 credits
reflected. Why?
The screen is divided into two parts, “Requirements” and “Education.” The Requirements portion
(top) of the screen only reflects whether the required course credits are earned and, once they are, no
further classes are credited there. The lower portion of the screen, the Education section,
displays all classes entered.
What if I enter information for a class I did not really attend?
Reporting CE is a part of the renewal application process, and filing a false or misleading application
is grounds for license revocation or suspension, and assessment of a civil penalty.
After I complete my CE for one period can I start classes for the next CE period?
The law requires 24 hours of continuing education (CE) credits be taken DURING each 24 month period of
licensure. If you have a 4 year license and complete 24 hours of credits within the first 24 months
(2 years) you can continue to take and record CE, but it will NOT apply to the second 24 months of the
licensure period. Classes do not apply to the second CE period until that 24 month period begins.
For example, if you are licensed from 7/1/2009 to 6/30/2013 you must take 24 hours of CE between 7/1/2009
and 6/30/2011 and another 24 hours of CE between 7/1/2011 and 6/30/2013.
Can I renew my license without submitting my CE credits?
To renew a real estate license requires certificates for ALL of the required courses and categories entered in the system.
Renewal of license does not occur until all the required courses and course hours are entered.
Now that I have entered my CE credits is my license renewed?
No, the entire renewal application process must be completed. Showing completion of the required CE is just the first step
toward renewal. After entering all the required courses for the renewal period within 90 days of license expiration
date, the renewal application process may be completed.
Can I have some of my Continuing Education credits waived for other education I
attended?
All Continuing Education credit applicable to licensing renewals must be pre-approved with the Department
to be accepted.
I am a licensee in another state, can any of my education I have already completed
for my out of state licensure be applied to either a new license or renewal of a license?
All pre-licensing and/or Continuing Education credit applicable to licensing renewals must be pre-approved
with the Department to be accepted.
What if I am unable to timely complete my Continuing Education classes but want to renew my
license?
Only for good cause, the Commissioner MAY grant additional time to complete all the required classes or, in rare cases,
may waive some or all of the continuing education classes required for license renewal. (Review R4-28-402(B) in the Law Book.)
Submit a written request and, as applicable, corroborating documents to the Education Division for review 60 days PRIOR to the
license expiration date. If approved, an approval letter must be attached to the renewal application.
Will my classes appear in the Public Database information on the website?
Yes, the classes taken during the last two years (two years back from the checked date) will show on the website. A record
checked on 1/1/09 the information displayed will be from 1/1/07 to 1/1/09.
Can I get an extension on my license renewal?
The Department does not have the authority to change a license expiration date and "extend" a license period. When
seeking additional time to complete continuing education (CE) classes, read the
"What if I am unable to complete my Continuing Education classes but want to renew my license?" FAQ.
I am less than one year past my expiration date, what are the requirements to get my
license reinstated?
If a license has expired, a licensee must renew their license within one (1) year of the expiration date; there are no
provisions to extend this date. If renewal is not done with the timeframe, the applicant will be required to apply for
original licensure pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-2131.
Applying for renewal during the one (1) year grace period:
- Complete the continuing education requirements.
- Submit education to the Department online.
- Submit Legal Presence online (if previously not submitted)-allow 48 business hours for processing/approval prior to
renewal.
- Submit completed renewal application online, in person or by mail.
- Pay renewal fees with late fees **
** The License Fee Schedule may be
obtained by clicking on the Fee Schedule link on the left navigation menu. (Subject to change without
notice as statutes or rules change.)
I have gone more than one year past my expiration date. What can I do to get
my license reinstated?
If your prelicensing education was completed less than 10 years ago a statement requesting recertification of prelicensure
education must be obtained from the school attended for pre licensure education. Take those documents to the testing
provider and complete the state & national portions of the licensing exam. Obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Complete a contract writing course for a salesperson license or a broker management for a broker license. Apply for a
license. (No exceptions.)
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