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Real Estate Agent
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To get a Colorado real estate license in 2026, you must complete 168 hours of Colorado Division of Real Estate (DORA)-approved pre-licensing education, pass a background check, take and pass the PSI licensing exam, and find a sponsoring broker. Most applicants finish in 8–16 weeks and spend $505–$856 including course tuition.
Pre-License Hours
$356
Total Gov Fees
154
Exam Questions
3.8 hrs
Exam Time
Renewal Cycle
Reciprocity
CE Required
Renewal Fee
18 years old
Min. Age
Colorado Division of Real Estate (DORA)
Authority
⚠ Recent Changes in Colorado
| Minimum Age | 18 years old |
| Education | High school diploma or GED |
| Residency | Not required Non-residents may obtain a license. |
| Citizenship | Not explicitly required SSN needed for practical purposes. |
| Background Check | Required Fingerprint-based CBI + FBI check. Cost: ~$50. Case-by-case review for criminal history. |
| E&O Insurance | Required Errors & Omissions insurance mandatory before active license issuance. $188–$239/year. |
| Sponsoring Broker | Required Must work under an Employing Broker for minimum 2 years as Associate Broker. |
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Paid to: Division of Real Estate ⚠ Conflict: Multiple third-party education providers reports $485. Official DORA page lists $83 application fee. Multiple third-party sources cite $485, which likely represents the total collected at application (application + license period fee + recovery fund + other assessments). Used the official $83 figure. | |
Exam Fee (initial attempt) Paid to: PSI Services | |
Fingerprinting / Background Check Paid to: Colorado Bureau of Investigation / IdentoGO | |
E&O Insurance (annual) Paid to: Insurance Provider | |
Total Estimated Government Fees | $356 |
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Education Requirements
Mostly verifiedTotal Hours Required
Provider Type
Nationally accredited colleges/universities or CDHE-approved occupational schools
Required Courses
Course cost typically $350–$1,250 depending on provider and format. Exam scores valid 1 year.
See our picks for the best real estate programs in Colorado.
Exam Details
Mostly verifiedExam Provider
Total Questions
154
Total Time
230 min
Format
Computer-based, multiple-choice. Available in-person at PSI test centers or via online remote proctoring.
Exam Sections
| Section | Questions | Time | Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 80 | 120 min | 75% |
| State (Colorado) | 74 | 110 min | 72% |
Retake Policy
Unlimited retakes. Only failed section needs retaking. Passed section valid 1 year. ~$42.50–$48 per retake attempt.
154 total questions over 3 hours 50 minutes. State passing: 53/74 (71.6%). Q1 2025 first-time pass rate: 57%. Test centers: Centennial, Wheat Ridge, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Grand Junction, Durango.
For study strategies and what to expect on test day, see our guide to passing the real estate exam.
Take 6 DORA-approved courses totaling 168 hours from accredited colleges/universities or CDHE-approved schools.
Estimated time: 4–16 weeks
Register at candidate.psiexams.com. Pay $44.95 exam fee. Pass both National (60/80 = 75%) and State (53/74 ≈ 72%) sections.
Estimated time: 1–3 weeks
Submit fingerprints via Colorado Fingerprinting or IdentoGO. CBI + FBI check. Cost: ~$50.
Estimated time: 1–3 weeks
Purchase Errors & Omissions insurance from an approved provider (~$188–$239/year).
Estimated time: 1–2 days
Secure affiliation with a licensed Colorado Employing Broker.
Estimated time: 1–4 weeks
Apply online via DORA portal. Pay $83 application fee. Processing: up to 10 business days.
Estimated time: 1–2 weeks processing
Renewal Details
Mostly verifiedRenewal Cycle
CE Hours
Renewal Fee
Deadline & Late Policy
December 31 of expiration year. Renewal window opens before expiration.
First Renewal Notes
No CE required during initial license year. No post-licensing education requirement (unlike some states).
No post-licensing education required. Annual Commission Update (4 hrs) is mandatory each year within the 3-year cycle.
Regulatory Board
For a deeper dive into CE requirements and deadlines, see our real estate license renewal guide or compare deadlines across all 50 states.
See full CE requirements in Colorado: Continuing education details →
Interstate Reciprocity
VerifiedHas Reciprocity
Yes
Type: Universal Partial Recognition
2+ years experience: state exam only, no education required. <2 years (salesperson): 120 hours education + both exam portions. <2 years (broker): 72 additional hours education + both exam portions. Must pass applicable exam sections and meet all other CO requirements.
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Official Sources
Real Estate Agent requirements in Colorado verified against Colorado Division of Real Estate (DORA), April 2026.
All data on this page was verified against the following official sources. Last verified: 2026-04-02.
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