Key Takeaways
- Oklahoma sales associate applicants must be at least 18 years old
- Pre-license education requirement is 90 hours of approved coursework
- The exam has 135 questions total: 80 scored national, 40 scored state, plus 15 unscored pretest questions
- Passing score is 70% on each portion (56/80 national, 28/40 state)
- Total exam time is 4 hours; applicants must pass within 1 year of application
Oklahoma License Requirements
Oklahoma has specific requirements for sales associate and broker licenses. Understanding these requirements is essential for the state exam.
Sales Associate License Requirements
1. Age and Legal Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien
- Show proof of good moral character
- Have no felony convictions (subject to review)
2. Education Requirements
Complete 90 hours of pre-license education from an OREC-approved school:
| Course Content | Hours |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Principles and Practices | 90 hours total |
| Topics include: License law, contracts, agency, financing, property ownership |
Note: Pre-license education expires within 3 years of completion. You must pass the exam before education expires.
3. Examination
| Detail | Sales Associate Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 135 multiple-choice |
| National Portion | 80 scored + 5 pretest questions |
| State Portion | 40 scored + 10 pretest questions |
| Time Limit | 4 hours total (2.5 national, 1.5 state) |
| Passing Score | 70% on each portion |
| Exam Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Exam Fee | Approximately $60 |
Pretest Questions
The exam includes unscored pretest questions used to evaluate potential future exam questions. These do not affect your score and are not identified.
4. Background Check
All applicants must submit to a criminal background check:
- Fingerprints submitted through IdentoGO
- FBI and state criminal history review
- OREC reviews results for suitability
- Processing fee: $60
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 Oklahoma real estate broker, you must meet additional requirements:
Experience Requirement
Two years of active experience as a licensed sales associate within the preceding 5 years OR equivalent education/experience as approved by OREC.
Education Requirements
Complete 90 additional hours of broker-level education:
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Original sales associate education | 90 hours |
| Additional broker courses | 90 hours |
| Total | 180 hours |
Broker Examination
| Detail | Broker Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 135 |
| National Portion | 80 scored questions |
| State Portion | 40 scored questions |
| Passing Score | 75% on each portion |
License Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $35 |
| Background check (IdentoGO) | $60 |
| Exam fee | $60 |
| License fee | Included in application |
Application Process
- Complete education at OREC-approved school
- Submit application through OREC online portal
- Pay application fee ($35)
- Submit fingerprints through IdentoGO ($60)
- Receive examination eligibility
- Schedule and pass exam at Pearson VUE (within 1 year)
- Find sponsoring broker (sales associates must affiliate with broker)
- Activate license through sponsoring broker
Important: You have one year from application to pass the exam. If you do not pass within one year, you must submit a new application and fee.
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