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Washington State Department of Licensing

How to get a real estate license in Washington

The official path to a Washington salesperson license in 4 steps, with fees and rules taken from the state regulator.

Washington's entry-level license is 'Broker'.

  1. Take the pre-licensing course

    90 hours from a state-approved school.

    60 Fundamentals + 30 Practices

    Verified from official source · Oct 16, 2026

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  2. Pass the state exam

    Administered by PSI. Exam fee: $210.

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    Verified from official source · Oct 16, 2026
  3. Apply for your license

    License / application fee: $233. Fingerprint / background: $54. Deadline: Apply within 1 year of passing the exams

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  4. After you're licensed

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Other rules

E&O insurance required
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Reciprocity
Reciprocity exam: state exam only, pass within 6 months of approval
Official pass rate
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