Getting your Colorado real estate license might seem daunting, but we’re here to guide you through the process.
Read on to learn about the 6 steps you’ll need to complete before starting your career in Colorado real estate. To learn about how much it costs to get your real estate license, visit our Colorado Pre-Licensing pricing page.
To get licensed, you must be at least 18 years of age.
To start, you must successfully complete an approved 168 clock-hour Pre-Licensing course. Learn more about your package options here.
For licensed attorneys, those that have received a degree from a university with a major course of study in real estate, former licensees, or those with a current license in another jurisdiction seeking licensure in Colorado, please see the DORA Division of Real Estate website and the license qualification grid that identifies the education and examination requirements in detail for each candidate’s unique situation.
At the end of each course, you must take and pass a course final exam. Depending on the course length, each course's final exam consists of either 20 questions or 50 questions.
Upon completing the entire 168-hour program, you must take a program final exam. This final exam consists of 100 state-specific questions and 100 national questions, and the minimum passing score is 75%.
Before scheduling your exam, note that Colorado requires you to complete all required pre-license education and receive your completion certificate before taking any portion of the licensing exam. If you pass any portion of the exam before your education is fully completed, you will need to retake that portion.
Next, you'll take and pass the Colorado Real Estate Broker License Exam, which is administered by PSI. This exam consists of an 80-question National portion with a 120-minute time allowance and a 74-question State portion with a 110-minute time allowance. Exam results are valid for one year from the date of each portion’s passing score. For more information, see the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin.
Colorado provides the option of taking the licensing exam remotely or in-person at a testing center. You can schedule an exam through the PSI exam site. PSI has a dedicated number for Colorado candidates with scheduling or any other issues on their exam - (855) 744-0313.
Do you need help passing your Colorado real estate exam? The CE Shop also offers comprehensive state Exam Prep tailored to Colorado. If you have any additional questions, visit our Colorado real estate exam frequently asked questions page.
You must submit a set of fingerprints to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. These fingerprints are used to conduct a Colorado and federal fingerprint-based criminal history background check utilizing records from the CBI and the FBI. For more information, click here.
You must have an Errors& Omissions (E&O) insurance policy in place before obtaining an active license. For more information, click here.
After completing all license requirements, the Colorado Division of Real Estate’s Online Services uses eLicense for new licensee candidates to apply for their broker license, and for existing licensees to manage their license. Register with eLicense and follow the instructions to officially apply for your broker license.
