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DC Real Estate Commission (DLCP)
How to get a real estate license in District of Columbia
The official path to a District of Columbia salesperson license in 4 steps, with fees and rules taken from the state regulator.
Take the pre-licensing course
60 hours from a state-approved school.
Verified from official source · Exam vendor candidate bulletin · Oct 16, 2026Pass the state exam
Administered by PSI. Exam fee: $79.
Verified from official source · Exam vendor candidate bulletin · Oct 16, 2026Apply for your license
License / application fee: $255. Fingerprint / background: Not published. Deadline: Not published
$65 application + $130 license + $60 guaranty/education fund
Verified from official source · Oct 16, 2026After you're licensed
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Other rules
- E&O insurance required
- Not published
Explicit E&O requirement not found on regulator pages read; absence is not confirmation
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- Licensure by endorsement: pass DC state portion; equivalent education required
- Official pass rate
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