Real estate license requirements in Connecticut
Connecticut requires 60 hours of pre-licensing education and a PSI exam split into national and state portions — but several fee and requirement details, including the exam fee and background check, couldn’t be confirmed from a primary source this pass and should be verified with the state directly.
Education
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) requires 60 hours of pre-licensing education before you can sit for the exam.
| Requirement | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-licensing course | 60 | Approved provider required |
We don’t have confirmed detail on how DCP splits the 60 hours into specific topics — check with a Connecticut-approved provider for the current curriculum.
What Connecticut calls your first license
Connecticut’s entry-level license is called “Salesperson.”
The licensing exam
DCP contracts with PSI to administer Connecticut’s exam, which is split into national and state portions.
| Portion | To pass | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National | 70% | Must be passed within 1 year of PSI enrollment |
| Connecticut state | 70% | Must be passed within 1 year of PSI enrollment |
We could not confirm the current exam fee from a primary source this pass — check PSI’s Connecticut candidate handbook or DCP’s site for the current price before you schedule.
The exam fee and background-check requirement/fee couldn't be confirmed from a primary source for Connecticut. Check with PSI and the DCP License Services Division directly rather than relying on a third-party estimate.
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Exam fee | Not verified | Confirm current pricing with PSI’s Connecticut handbook |
| License fee | ~$285 | Paid once you’ve secured a sponsoring broker, within 2 years of passing the exam; not independently re-confirmed this pass |
| Background check | Not verified | Requirement and fee not confirmed from a primary source |
The $285 license fee figure is reported but wasn’t independently re-confirmed via a direct fetch this pass — treat it as moderate-confidence and check with DCP before you budget. The exam fee and background-check cost are unverified; don’t assume a number for either.
How to apply, step by step
Connecticut’s process follows the standard education-then-exam-then-license shape, though you should confirm a couple of the fees along the way.
From a DCP-approved provider.
Confirm the current exam fee directly with PSI — it wasn't verifiable from a primary source this pass.
70% required on each, both within 1 year of your PSI enrollment.
Not independently verified this pass — ask directly before assuming a process or fee.
Needed before you can pay the license fee and activate your license.
Reported as ~$285, due within 2 years of passing the exam — confirm the current figure with DCP.
After you’re licensed: staying current
We could not confirm a distinct post-licensing course requirement for Connecticut before your first renewal. What is confirmed: renewal is biennial, ending May 31 of even-numbered years, with 12 continuing education hours required per cycle. If a separate new-licensee course exists beyond that, verify it with DCP — we couldn’t find one in the sources checked this pass.
Reciprocity
Connecticut’s DCP portal does list both “Reciprocal” and “Non-Reciprocal” application pathways, which tells us some reciprocity arrangement exists — but the specific list of reciprocal states and the exact terms weren’t verified this pass. If you’re licensed elsewhere, check the DCP portal or contact License Services directly to see which pathway applies to your state.
Common questions
How much does Connecticut's real estate exam cost?
We couldn’t confirm this from a primary source this pass — check PSI’s current Connecticut candidate handbook before you schedule.
Is a background check required in Connecticut?
We couldn’t independently verify the requirement or fee this pass. Confirm directly with the DCP License Services Division.
How much is the license fee?
Reported as roughly $285, due once you’ve secured a sponsoring broker and within 2 years of passing the exam — but this figure wasn’t independently re-confirmed this pass, so verify it with DCP.
Does Connecticut have reciprocity with other states?
Some arrangement exists — DCP’s portal lists both “Reciprocal” and “Non-Reciprocal” pathways — but the specific state list and terms weren’t verified this pass. Check with DCP for your specific state.
When does my Connecticut license renew?
Renewal is biennial, ending May 31 of even-numbered years, with 12 continuing education hours required each cycle.
Next step
CT Dept. of Consumer Protection, License Services Division — https://portal.ct.gov/dcp
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