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The most expensive state for real estate agent licensing is Connecticut at $749. The cheapest is New York at $80. Budget for an average of $308 across all states.
Highest
$749
Connecticut
Average
$308
across 51 states
Median
$284.15
26 states at or below
Range
$669
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Connecticut | $749 | $285 | 12 hrs |
| #2 | South Dakota | $569 | $125 | 24 hrs |
| #3 | California | $499 | $350 | 45 hrs |
| #4 | Hawaii | $498 | $268 | 20 hrs |
| #5 | Alaska | $490 | $140 | 20 hrs |
| #6 | Kentucky | $481 | $130 | 12 hrs |
| #7 | Wyoming | $480 | $350 | 45 hrs |
| #8 | Washington | $477 | $145 | 30 hrs |
| #9 | New Mexico | $454 | $300 | 36 hrs |
| #10 | Oregon | $436 | $150 | 30 hrs |
| #11 | District of Columbia | $414 | $190 | 15 hrs |
| #12 | Louisiana | $377.75 | $100 | 12 hrs |
| #13 | Kansas | $377 | $125 | 12 hrs |
| #14 | Colorado | $356 | $183 | 24 hrs |
| #15 | North Dakota | $351.85 | $125 | 12 hrs |
| #16 | Virginia | $342 | $65 | 16 hrs |
| #17 | Rhode Island | $335 | $130 | 24 hrs |
| #18 | Delaware | $331 | $197 | 21 hrs |
| #19 | Nebraska | $330 | $180 | 18 hrs |
| #20 | Georgia | $329.25 | $125 | 36 hrs |
| #21 | Alabama | $328.25 | $185 | 15 hrs |
| #22 | Iowa | $322 | $125 | 36 hrs |
| #23 | Nevada | $305 | $180 | 36 hrs |
| #24 | Idaho | $301 | $160 | 18 hrs |
| #25 | Texas | $300.45 | $185 | 18 hrs |
| #26 | Tennessee | $284.15 | $75 | 16 hrs |
| #27 | New Jersey | $271.05 | $90 | 12 hrs |
| #28 | Illinois | $270 | $200 | 12 hrs |
| #28 | Massachusetts | $270 | $103 | 12 hrs |
| #28 | Oklahoma | $270 | $100 | 30 hrs |
| #31 | West Virginia | $253.6 | $75 | 7 hrs |
| #32 | Mississippi | $245 | $100 | 16 hrs |
| #33 | Utah | $238 | $60 | 18 hrs |
| #34 | Arkansas | $236.25 | $60 | 7 hrs |
| #35 | Michigan | $227 | $78 | 18 hrs |
| #36 | North Carolina | $223 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #37 | Montana | $222 | $150 | 12 hrs |
| #38 | Minnesota | $215 | $70 | 30 hrs |
| #39 | Ohio | $214 | $182 | 30 hrs |
| #40 | New Hampshire | $207 | $90 | 15 hrs |
| #41 | Maine | $206 | $80 | 0 hrs |
| #42 | Arizona | $204 | $60 | 24 hrs |
| #43 | Missouri | $196 | $50 | 12 hrs |
| #44 | Pennsylvania | $178 | $96 | 14 hrs |
| #44 | South Carolina | $178 | $45 | 10 hrs |
| #46 | Florida | $170.5 | $64 | 14 hrs |
| #47 | Maryland | $160 | $50 | 15 hrs |
| #47 | Vermont | $160 | $240 | 16 hrs |
| #49 | Indiana | $151.2 | $54 | 36 hrs |
| #50 | Wisconsin | $125 | $65 | 18 hrs |
| #51 | New York | $80 | $65 | 22.5 hrs |
Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.
Connecticut has the highest total initial licensing fees at $749. The national average is $308.
There is significant variation across the 51 states with data. Values range from $80 to $749, with a median of $284.15.