How to get a real estate license in Arizona
The official path to a Arizona salesperson license in 4 steps, with fees and rules taken from the state regulator.
Take the pre-licensing course
90 hours from a state-approved school.
Plus 6-hour Contract Writing course before licensure
Verified from official source · Oct 16, 2026Pass the state exam
Administered by Pearson VUE. Exam fee: $75.
Verified from official source · Oct 16, 2026Apply for your license
License / application fee: $60. Fingerprint / background: Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ DPS) required; fee not stated by ADRE. Deadline: Apply within 1 year of passing; pre-license course within 10 years
$50 license + $10 recovery fund
Verified from official source · Oct 16, 2026After you're licensed
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Other rules
- E&O insurance required
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Not on an official source · searched Oct 16, 2026 - Reciprocity
- Out-of-State License Recognition: state-specific exam only
- Official pass rate
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