Arizona State Required Pre-Licensing Hours: 90 hours 
Agent Real Estate Schools Arizona Course Hours Offered: 90 hours 

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Step 1: To qualify for a real estate license (Broker) in Arizona, you must meet all the state’s requirements as outlined on the Arizona Department of Real Estate website. 
 
They include: 

  • You must be 18 years old and above 
  • You must be a truthful, honest, worthy in character and competent applicant. 
  • You must not have been convicted of a felony, or convicted of a misdemeanor offense, such as (but not limited to) theft, forgery, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, violence against another person, or crimes of moral turpitude. 
  • You must not have had a real estate license denied within one year or revoked within two years immediately preceding the application. 

 

Step 2: Complete the required 90-hour Broker pre-licensing course at an institution approved by the Arizona Department of Real Estate. 
 
Step 3: Submit an exam application for an Arizona broker license and schedule your exam. 
 
Step 4: Pass the Arizona Broker licensing examination by earning a score of 75% or higher. 
 
Step 5: You must submit your fingerprints and pass a criminal background check. 
 
Step 6: Broker applicants must demonstrate 3 years of actual experience as a licensed real estate agent or broker within the past 5 years, immediately preceding license application. 
 
Step 7: You must complete an approved Broker Management Clinic course. 
 
Step 8: Submit your application for an Arizona Real Estate Broker license which is provided by the testing center where you took and passed your exam. 
 
Note: You can visit Arizona’s New Licensee Brochure to track your license status. 

How Long Does It Take to Get an Arizona Broker License?

The time it can take to get your Arizona broker license depends on how fast or slow you can complete both the required 90 hours of pre-licensing courses and the Broker Management Clinical course. You must also pass your licensing examination as well as completing the application process, and the application processing times.  

What Will I Learn to Help Me Get a Broker License in Arizona?

All courses are approved by Arizona Department of Real Estate and once you complete them you are eligible to sit for the Arizona Broker Licensing Exam.

 
Agent Real Estate Schools gives a window of 6 months from the start date of your courses, (as required Arizona State) to finish the required 90 hours. Attendance at a Broker Management Clinic is required before activating a Broker’s license unless the broker has attended a Broker Management Clinic during the preceding twenty-three months. 
 
The required course within the 90 hours covers national real estate topics and the courses may be obtained through state certified real estate schools, approved colleges and universities and education completed at other licensing jurisdictions. 

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How Much Does It Cost to Get a Broker License in Arizona State?

Becoming a real estate agent in Arizona requires time and money but is very rewarding. An aspiring agent will spend approximately $650 to get their license. 
  
How these costs break down:  

  • Pre-licensing exam coursework can run up to $350. 
  • Arizona broker exam application and fee combined: $125 
  • Broker original License fee: $125 
  • Real Estate Recovery fund: $20 

 

Note: You can visit License Fee Schedule for the comprehensive list of fees. 

Real Estate License Reciprocity 

Yes, Arizona does offer reciprocity for you broker license. Applicants seeking licensure through reciprocity must meet some requirements. 
 
Out-of-state residents are required to:  

  • Apply for a license within 1 year from the date of passing the State Specific examination. Include the Original Arizona Exam Score Report(s) with your application packet. 
  • Out-of-State License Recognition application packets can be mailed or delivered to the ADRE. 
  • Broker Management Clinic Course Certificate.
  • Proof of Legal Presence.
  • An original certified license history from the other state where a license is held for at least one year. 
  • Proof of Arizona residency.
  • Arizona residency attestation. 
  • Disciplinary Actions Disclosure form (LI-214/244). 
  • Valid/current AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by DPS. 
  • Broker Candidate Experience Verification form (LI-226), plus substantiating documents.  Must have an acceptable “valid through” date. 
  • Original certified license history from state(s) of licensure if you have out-of-state experience. 
  • Associate Broker hire on with a Broker online for a reduced fee, or complete Salesperson/Associate Broker Change form (LI-202) and include fee.  The Designated Broker must access the ADRE online system to approve the hire prior to the licensee being legal to work. 

 

Note: Applicants seeking reciprocity must submit their original license history from their respective jurisdictions of licensure to the testing agent Pearson VUE. 

How Do I Submit My Arizona Broker Application?

ADRE will acquire the emails provided to the testing agent Pearson VUE and will send an email notification with the applicant id number and instructions to utilize the Online Licensing System used for submitting applications for licensure. You must submit your application 12 months from the date you pass the licensing exam. You will need to submit certain documents alongside your application. 
 
These include: 

  • Original Arizona Broker Application Form 
  • Original Arizona Broker Examination Score Report 
  • Pre-licensure Education Certificate showing proof of the (90) hours of education attendance. 
  • Proof of Legal Presence in Arizona. 
  • Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. 
  • Disciplinary Actions Disclosure Form (LI-214/244). 
  • Proof of Certificate of Completion for 9 hours Broker Management Clinic. 
  • Original Broker Candidate Experience Verification Form (LI-226) with an acceptable “valid through” date alongside your application.  

How Do I Apply for The Arizona Broker Licensing Exam?

Arizona partners with Pearson VUE to conduct the licensing examination. You can apply for your exam at www.pearsonvue.com/az/realestate. You can also apply for your exam by calling (888) 405-5776. Be prepared to provide to the exam administrator two forms of current signature identification, including one photo, the Broker Education Certification of 90 hours, and the completed Broker Verification Experience Form(s). 
 
You will receive your exam results at the testing center immediately after you complete the exam. If you are successful, you will be given further instructions on how to apply for your license. 
 
Note: Fees paid to the ADRE do not include the exam fee. The exam fee must be paid separately to Pearson VUE.  

How Do I Submit My Fingerprints for The Background Check?

As an applicant for a broker license, you are required to submit your fingerprints and complete a background check. You must secure a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) and submit it at the testing center Pearson VUE. 
 
Note: The process for obtaining the Fingerprint Clearance Card may take as long as 8-10 weeks. 

How Do I Take the Arizona Broker Licensing Examination?

The Arizona Broker Licensing Exam is divided into two portions: 

  • The General Portion 
  • The State Portion 

 

Broker licensing exams in Arizona are administered by www.pearsonvue.com/az/realestate but before registering, you must first receive an eligibility notice from the Arizona Department of Real Estate. You get this by submitting a Real Estate License application and proof of meeting all the requirements within one year of passing the licensing examination. 

How Do I Submit My Arizona Broker Application?

ADRE will acquire the emails provided to the testing agent Pearson VUE and will send an email notification with the applicant id number and instructions to utilize the Online Licensing System used for submitting applications for licensure. You must submit your application 12 months from the date you pass the licensing exam. You will need to submit certain documents alongside your application. 
 
These include: 

  • Original Arizona Broker Application Form 
  • Original Arizona Broker Examination Score Report 
  • Pre-licensure Education Certificate showing proof of the (90) hours of education attendance. 
  • Proof of Legal Presence in Arizona. 
  • Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. 
  • Disciplinary Actions Disclosure Form (LI-214/244). 
  • Proof of Certificate of Completion for 9 hours Broker Management Clinic. 
  • Original Broker Candidate Experience Verification Form (LI-226) with an acceptable “valid through date alongside your application. 

Arizona Broker License Renewal  

Arizona broker licenses are good for two years. Renewal fees will run you $250. To see the most up to date costs, click here. 

Does Arizona Require Post-Licensing Education?  

Arizona real estate brokers who are renewing their licenses must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education coursework.  
 
The required courses within the 30 hours include:  

  • Broker Clinic #1 (3 hours) 
  • Broker Clinic #2 (3 hours) 
  • Broker Clinic #3 (3 hours) 
  • Agency law (3 hours) 
  • Contract law (3 hours) 
  • Disclosure (3 hours) 
  • Fair housing issues (3 hours) 
  • Legal issues (3 hours) 
  • Elective topics (6 hours) Arizona broker licenses are good for two years. Renewal fees will run you $250. To see the most up to date costs, click here. 

Special Considerations

Obtaining Certificate of Course Completion: Upon completion of the course, you will be provided an electronic certificate of completion which can be found in the “my courses” tab in your student portal. Next to each completed course you will find an icon for the course completion certificate.  
 
You will be required to submit your certificate of completion with your license request, please refer to your license application to determine if this is necessary. 
 
Arizona Department of Real Estate 
100 N 15th Ave #201 
Phoenix, AZ 85007 
Telephone Number: 602-771-7760 
Website: https://azre.gov/ 

 

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