Key Takeaways
- Louisiana salesperson applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Pre-license education requirement is 90 hours of approved coursework
- The exam has 135 questions total: 80 national and 55 state-specific questions
- Passing score is 70% on each portion (56/80 national, 39/55 state)
- All Louisiana real estate licenses expire annually on December 31 regardless of issue date
Louisiana License Requirements
Louisiana 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 18 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 disqualifying criminal convictions
2. Education Requirements
Complete 90 hours of pre-license education from an LREC-approved school:
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Principles | 45 hours |
| Real Estate Practice | 45 hours |
| Total | 90 hours |
Note: Louisiana requires more pre-license hours (90) than many states (typically 60-75 hours).
3. Examination
| Detail | Salesperson Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 135 multiple-choice |
| National Portion | 80 questions |
| State Portion | 55 questions |
| Time Limit | 4 hours total |
| Passing Score | 70% on each portion |
| Exam Provider | PSI (Pearson VUE) |
| Exam Fee | Approximately $75 |
Passing Score Details
| Portion | Questions | Passing Score |
|---|---|---|
| National | 80 | 56 correct (70%) |
| State | 55 | 39 correct (70%) |
4. Background Check
All applicants must submit to a criminal background check:
- Fingerprints submitted through approved vendor
- FBI and state criminal history review
- LREC 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 a Louisiana real estate broker, you must meet additional requirements:
Experience Requirement
Two years of active experience as a licensed salesperson within the preceding 5 years, OR completion of equivalent education approved by LREC.
Education Requirements
Complete 150 total hours of education:
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Original salesperson education | 90 hours |
| Additional broker courses | 60 hours |
| Total | 150 hours |
Broker Examination
| Detail | Broker Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 140 |
| National Portion | 80 questions |
| State Portion | 60 questions |
| Passing Score | 70% on each portion |
Important: All Louisiana real estate licenses expire on December 31 annually, regardless of when the license was issued.
License Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 |
| Exam fee | $75 |
| License fee | $60 (initial) |
| Fingerprint fee | Approximately $40 |
Application Process
- Complete education at LREC-approved school (90 hours)
- Submit application through LREC online portal
- Pay application fee ($90)
- 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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