How to Get a Nevada Real Estate License

It's a great time to get your Nevada real estate license. If you have the motivation, you're able to meet the Nevada real estate license requirements and are a committed hard worker, you will have a very successful real estate career in Nevada. And, it's not difficult to get licensed in the State of Nevada. We've included the license requirements below so you can save yourself a trip to the Nevada Real Estate Division website. We've also included their contact info just in case you'd like to get in touch with them directly.

If getting your NV real estate license is something you've been considering we encourage you to go for it! And be sure you attend a state approved Nevada Real Estate School.

For your convenience, we have provided the Nevada real estate license education requirements for you below.
REAL ESTATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

ALL APPLICANTS: (originals only)
1. Application must be notarized and completed by applicant (form #549).
2. Two fingerprint cards processed by a government or law enforcement agency, within the last year.
3. Original exam results (for exam scheduling, contact PSI testing service: 1-800-733-9267 or www.psiexams.com)
a) Pass Nevada State exam within last 12 months.
b) Pass national exam (from any state) within last 12 months.

SALESPERSON: (copies accepted)
1. Proof of pre-licensing education by transcripts, certificates, or licensing history.
a) 45 hours or 3 college credits Real Estate Principles.
b) 45 hours or 3 college credits Real Estate Law (must include 18 hours Nevada law).
2. Pre-licensing education from another state may be accepted.

BROKER/SALESPERSON: Copies of transcripts or certificates are acceptable.
1. Proof of pre-licensing education by transcripts, certificates, or licensing history. (64 college credits)
a) 45 hours or 3 college credits Real Estate Principles
b) 45 hours or 3 college credits Real Estate Law (must include 18 hours Nevada law).
c) 45 hours or 3 college credits Real Estate Appraisal course.
d) 45 hours or 3 college credits Broker Management course.
e) 15 college credits in other real estate related courses such as business, economics, management, accounting, finance, and marketing.
f) 37 college level units from any college, military education, technical school, etc.
2. Experience may be used in place of education certificates (8 years = 64 college credits).
a) For every 2 years of real estate licensed experience, Nevada will allow 16 college credits towards all education with the exception of 45 hours Broker Management and 18 hours Nevada real estate law.
b) Must show proof that experience was:
1. Full time
2. The real estate license is current 5. Dates of proof must be within a 90 day period
3. Use form #509 (for salesman or broker/salesman) of application.
4. A certified history of licensure.
5. Dates of proof must be within a 90 day period

BROKER:
1. See 1 and 2 of brokers/salesperson.
2. Must furnish proof of 2 years of active fulltime experience within the last 4 years.
3. Submit location of records (form #512).
4. Complete confidential financial statement (form #558).
5. Furnish proof of current 90-day average balance from current banking institution.
6. Copy of filing from Secretary of State or County Clerks Office.

All applicants are required to pay the $40.00 Education Research and Recovery Fund (ERRF) fee with each original application.

STATE OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
REAL ESTATE DIVISION
788 Fairview Drive, Suite 200 * Carson City, NV 89701-5453 * (775) 687-4280
2501 East Sahara Avenue, Suite 102 * Las Vegas, NV 89104-4137 * (702) 486-4033
e-mail: realest@red.state.nv.us
Website: http://www.red.state.nv.us