License Application

Requirements

What requirements must I meet to apply for a real estate license?

You must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, complete an approved 90 hour real estate pre-licensing course, and pass the licensing examination.

Do I need a high school diploma to get a real estate license?

Yes, effective July 1, 2014, all applicants for a new real estate license must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Examination

How long after I take the pre-licensing course do I have to pass the exam?

You must pass the examination within one year of the date on your course completion certificate.

How do I register for the exam?

Registration for the examination can be done with our exam provider, PSI. You can register at psiexams.com/INRE.

After I pass the examination how long do I have to apply for my license?

Your application for licensure must be received in our office within one year of the date of passing both parts of the examination.

Do I have to be a managing broker to be the manager of a company?

Yes, you must have the managing broker eligibility to be the responsible broker (manager) of a company.

When does a broker need the managing broker eligibility on their license?

If a broker does not want to be affiliated with a company (sole proprietor) or wants to be the designated manager of a company, they must hold the managing broker eligibility.

Will you issue my new license if I haven't found a broker to work for yet?

If you do not have a broker with which to affiliate, your license will be placed in an “Unassigned” status.  Once you have found a broker to be affiliated with, you may submit a reassignment form or transfer your license to a company or managing broker using our online transfer system.

What states do Indiana have reciprocity with?

Illinois

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