Key Takeaways
- Alabama salesperson applicants must be at least 19 years old and have a high school diploma or GED
- Pre-license education requirement is 60 hours of approved coursework
- The exam has 140 questions total: 100 national and 40 state-specific questions
- Passing score is 70% on each portion (70/100 national, 28/40 state)
- Total exam time is 4 hours; exam fee is approximately \$77
Alabama License Requirements
Alabama has specific requirements for salesperson and broker licenses. Understanding these requirements is essential for the state exam.
Salesperson License Requirements
1. Age and Legal Requirements
- Be at least 19 years of age
- Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted alien
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Show proof of good moral character
- Have no felony convictions (subject to review)
Note: Alabama's minimum age of 19 is higher than most states, which typically require 18.
2. Education Requirements
Complete 60 hours of pre-license education from an AREC-approved school:
| Course Content | Hours |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Principles and Practices | 60 hours total |
| Topics include: Licensing law, contracts, agency, financing, property ownership |
3. Examination
| Detail | Salesperson Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 140 multiple-choice |
| National Portion | 100 questions |
| State Portion | 40 questions |
| Time Limit | 4 hours total |
| Passing Score | 70% on each portion |
| Exam Provider | PSI (Pearson VUE) |
| Exam Fee | Approximately $77 |
4. Background Check
All applicants must submit to a criminal background check:
- Fingerprints submitted through approved vendor
- FBI and state criminal history review
- AREC reviews results for suitability
Convictions that may affect licensure:
- Felonies involving fraud or dishonesty
- Crimes related to real estate activities
- Recent criminal activity
Broker License Requirements
To become an Alabama real estate broker, you must meet additional requirements:
Experience Requirement
Two years of active experience as a licensed salesperson within the preceding 5 years.
Education Requirements
Complete 60 additional hours of broker-level education:
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Original salesperson education | 60 hours |
| Additional broker courses | 60 hours |
| Total | 120 hours |
Broker Examination
| Detail | Broker Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 140 |
| National Portion | 100 questions |
| State Portion | 40 questions |
| Passing Score | 75% on each portion |
License Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 |
| Exam fee | $77 |
| License fee | $145 (2-year license) |
| Fingerprint fee | Varies |
Application Process
- Complete education at AREC-approved school
- Submit application through AREC online portal
- Pay application fee ($125)
- Submit fingerprints for background check
- Receive examination eligibility
- Schedule and pass exam at PSI testing center
- Find sponsoring broker (salespersons must affiliate with broker)
- Activate license through sponsoring broker
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