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Georgia real estate license: the official requirements

Age, pre-licensing hours, the exam, background check, broker sponsorship, fees and renewal, from the Georgia Real Estate Commission.

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Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Requirements: each state's real estate licensing authority or its statute
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To get a real estate license in Georgia (the salesperson license): Minimum age: At least 18, and a high school graduate or holder of a certificate of equivalency. Pre-licensing education: The 75-hour Salesperson Prelicense Course at a Commission-approved school (qualifying college coursework or 75 hours approved in another state can substitute). Licensing exam: The licensing examination administered by PSI and approved by the Commission; apply for the license within twelve months of taking it. Sponsoring broker: To practice, you activate the license with a sponsoring broker, who signs the Sponsoring Broker Statement; otherwise the license can be held on inactive status. Your licensing authority is the Georgia Real Estate Commission.

Requirements

Requirements for the Georgia salesperson license

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Georgia real estate license requirements (Georgia Real Estate Commission)
RequirementGeorgia
ReciprocityGeorgia offers licensing by reciprocity to licensees from all states, if you got your license by exam and it is in good standing; licensed Florida residents must also pass the Georgia portion of the exam.
Minimum ageAt least 18, and a high school graduate or holder of a certificate of equivalency.
Pre-licensing educationThe 75-hour Salesperson Prelicense Course at a Commission-approved school (qualifying college coursework or 75 hours approved in another state can substitute).
Post-licensing educationA Commission-approved 25-hour Salespersons Postlicense course in your first year of licensure, or the license lapses.
Licensing examThe licensing examination administered by PSI and approved by the Commission; apply for the license within twelve months of taking it.
Background checkA copy of your criminal history or Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) report, brought to the PSI testing center before you receive a license.
Sponsoring brokerTo practice, you activate the license with a sponsoring broker, who signs the Sponsoring Broker Statement; otherwise the license can be held on inactive status.
State fees$170 license fee, which covers all fees for the first four years ($45 activation fee plus the $125 four-year renewal fee). The exam fee is paid with the PSI exam and is not included.
License termFour-year renewal periods.
Continuing education36 hours of Commission-approved continuing education each four-year renewal period, including 3 hours on license law.

Where the official source we read does not state something, the table says so rather than guessing. Fees shown are the licensing authority's own. Fees charged by exam vendors, schools and course providers, and fingerprint vendors are not included.

Steps

How to get licensed in Georgia

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  1. Complete the 75-hour Salesperson Prelicense Course at an approved school.
  2. Pass the licensing exam administered by PSI.
  3. Bring your criminal history (GCIC) report to the PSI testing center before you receive the license.
  4. Apply for the license within twelve months of the exam and pay the license fee.
  5. Activate the license with a sponsoring broker, who signs the Sponsoring Broker Statement.
  6. Complete the 25-hour postlicense course in your first year.
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FAQ

Questions people ask

How do I get a real estate license in Georgia?
To get a real estate license in Georgia (the salesperson license): Minimum age: At least 18, and a high school graduate or holder of a certificate of equivalency. Pre-licensing education: The 75-hour Salesperson Prelicense Course at a Commission-approved school (qualifying college coursework or 75 hours approved in another state can substitute). Licensing exam: The licensing examination administered by PSI and approved by the Commission; apply for the license within twelve months of taking it. Sponsoring broker: To practice, you activate the license with a sponsoring broker, who signs the Sponsoring Broker Statement; otherwise the license can be held on inactive status. Your licensing authority is the Georgia Real Estate Commission.
How many hours of pre-licensing education does Georgia require?
The 75-hour Salesperson Prelicense Course at a Commission-approved school (qualifying college coursework or 75 hours approved in another state can substitute).
Do I need a sponsoring broker in Georgia?
To practice, you activate the license with a sponsoring broker, who signs the Sponsoring Broker Statement; otherwise the license can be held on inactive status.
How long is a Georgia real estate license good for?
Four-year renewal periods.
How much does a Georgia real estate license cost?
$170 license fee, which covers all fees for the first four years ($45 activation fee plus the $125 four-year renewal fee). The exam fee is paid with the PSI exam and is not included. Fees shown are the licensing authority's own. Fees charged by exam vendors, schools and course providers, and fingerprint vendors are not included.
Method

How this page is built

Each fact on this page comes from the Georgia Real Estate Commission (sources named below), read on the dates shown, with the exact wording we relied on kept on file. Requirements and fees change; the Georgia Real Estate Commission's current instructions govern. We re-read each state's sources every six months (next review by May 6, 2027).

What this page can't tell you
  • Not legal advice.
  • Licensing rules can change. Verify current requirements with the issuing agency.
  • Fees shown are the licensing authority's own. Fees charged by exam vendors, schools and course providers, and fingerprint vendors are not included.
  • This page covers the entry-level license. Broker, nonresident and reciprocal licenses have their own rules.
Sources
  1. Georgia Real Estate Commission, Obtaining a License: Real Estate, official source, read Nov 5, 2026.
  2. Georgia Real Estate Commission, Education Requirements: Real Estate, official source, read Nov 5, 2026.
  3. Georgia Real Estate Commission, Rule 520-1-.04 Obtaining a License, official source, read Nov 5, 2026.