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Key Facts: AL Real Estate Exam
120 Q
Exam Length
Pearson VUE AL candidate handbook
80 + 40
National + State Split
Pearson VUE AL candidate handbook
70%
Passing Score (Each Section)
AREC
60 hrs
Pre-License Education
AREC licensing requirements
Age 19+
Minimum Age Requirement
Ala. Code § 34-27-32
15 hrs/yr
CE Renewal Requirement
AREC
Alabama requires 60 clock hours of pre-license education (minimum 70% course grade) and passage of the Pearson VUE exam (80 national + 40 state questions, 70% passing score on each). The minimum age is 19 — one year older than most states. After passing, you receive a TEMPORARY salesperson license; the ORIGINAL license is only issued after completing the 30-hour post-license course within 12 months (must complete within 6 months to stay active). All advertising must prominently feature the qualifying broker's name. The RECAD form (Real Estate Consumer's Agency and Disclosure) must be given before any substantive property discussion.
About the AL Real Estate Exam
The Alabama real estate salesperson exam covers national real estate fundamentals plus Alabama-specific topics including AREC licensing requirements, the three types of brokerage relationships (single agency, transaction brokerage, designated agency), the RECAD disclosure form, trust account management, and Alabama-specific license law under Ala. Code § 34-27.
Questions
120 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours 30 minutes
Passing Score
70% on each section
Exam Fee
$210 (Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) / Pearson VUE)
AL Real Estate Exam Content Outline
Alabama License Law
AREC structure, licensing requirements (60 hrs prelicense, age 19+), qualifying broker role, temporary vs original license, 30-hr post-license requirement, CE (15 hrs/year), Recovery Fund, discipline
Brokerage Relationships
RECAD form, three relationship types (single agency, transaction brokerage, designated agency), fiduciary duties, confidentiality, in-company conflicts, advertising requirements
Trust Accounts & Closing
AREC Rules 790-X-3-.03/.04, earnest money handling, no commingling, estimated closing statements, Alabama deed tax ($0.50/$500), proration calculations, county probate recording
Contracts & Property
Purchase agreements, contingencies, listing agreements, fair housing (7 federal protected classes), Alabama property tax (10% assessment for residential), landlord-tenant (60-day security deposit return)
How to Pass the AL Real Estate Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% on each section
- Exam length: 120 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Exam fee: $210
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- Complete 500+ practice questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Alabama real estate salesperson exam?
The Alabama exam has 120 scored questions: 80 national and 40 state-specific. There are also 5-10 unscored pretest items. You must pass each section at 70% — 56/80 national and 28/40 state. Pearson VUE administers the exam.
What is the minimum age to get an Alabama real estate license?
Alabama requires applicants to be at least 19 years old — one year older than the 18-year minimum in most states. You must also hold a high school diploma or equivalent, complete 60 hours of AREC-approved pre-license coursework, pass the exam, and complete a fingerprint background check through Fieldprint.
What is the RECAD form in Alabama?
RECAD stands for Real Estate Consumer's Agency and Disclosure. Alabama licensees must provide this form to consumers BEFORE any substantive discussion about a specific property or before eliciting confidential information. It explains the three brokerage relationship types: single agency, transaction brokerage, and designated agency. A new RECAD form became available in 2026.
What are Alabama's post-license requirements?
After receiving your temporary salesperson license, you must complete a 30-hour AREC-approved post-license course within 12 months of licensure. More importantly, the course must be completed within the first 6 months to keep your license active. Failure to complete within 6 months places your license on inactive status until the course is finished.