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Real Estate Agent
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To get a Indiana real estate license in 2026, you must complete 90 hours of Indiana Real Estate Commission (IPLA)-approved pre-licensing education, pass a background check, take and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam, and find a sponsoring broker. Most applicants finish in 8–16 weeks and spend $300.2–$651.2 including course tuition.
Pre-License Hours
$151.2
Total Gov Fees
145
Exam Questions
4 hrs
Exam Time
Renewal Cycle
Reciprocity
CE Required
Renewal Fee
18 years old
Min. Age
Indiana Real Estate Commission (IPLA)
Authority
⚠ Recent Changes in Indiana
| Minimum Age | 18 years old Per IC 25-34.1-3-4.1. |
| Education | High school diploma or GED |
| Residency | Not required Non-residents may apply. Background check takes 7–10 days (vs 72–96 hours in-state). |
| Citizenship | Not explicitly required SSN is mandatory per IC 4-1-8-1. ITIN acceptance unclear. |
| Background Check | Required Fingerprint-based via IdentoGO. Indiana State Police + FBI check. $38.20 fee. Must wait for IPLA email with service code before scheduling. |
| Sponsoring Broker | Required for active status License issued as 'unassigned' without a sponsoring broker. Must affiliate with a licensed Indiana managing broker to activate. |
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Paid to: Indiana IPLA | |
Exam Fee (per attempt) Paid to: Pearson VUE ⚠ Conflict: Older IPLA reference (PSI fee) reports $53. The $53 figure was the former PSI fee prior to the March 2025 transition to Pearson VUE. Current fee is $55. | |
Fingerprinting / Background Check Paid to: IdentoGO | |
Total Estimated Government Fees | $151.2 |
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Education Requirements
Mostly verifiedTotal Hours Required
Provider Type
Commission-approved schools (classroom, online, and hybrid formats)
Required Courses
Course cost typically $300–$600 depending on provider and format.
See our picks for the best real estate programs in Indiana.
Exam Details
VerifiedExam Provider
Total Questions
145
Total Time
240 min
Format
Computer-based, multiple-choice, in-person only at Pearson VUE test centers. No remote proctoring available. Transitioned from PSI to Pearson VUE on March 3, 2025.
Exam Sections
| Section | Questions | Time | Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 80 | 150 min | 75% |
| State (Indiana) | 50 | 90 min | 75% |
Retake Policy
Unlimited attempts. Only failed section needs retaking. $55 per attempt.
145 total questions: 80 scored national + 50 scored state + ~15 unscored pretest items mixed in (not identified to candidate). Scaled passing score of 75. Test centers: Indianapolis, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Merrillville, Terre Haute. Results delivered on-screen immediately.
For study strategies and what to expect on test day, see our guide to passing the real estate exam.
Take a Commission-approved 90-hour Broker Pre-License Course.
Estimated time: 3–10 weeks
Secure affiliation with a licensed Indiana managing broker.
Estimated time: 1–4 weeks
Apply online at in.gov/pla. Pay $60 application fee. Upload proof of education.
Estimated time: 2–4 weeks processing
Wait for IPLA email with service code, then schedule via IdentoGO. Cost: $38.20.
Estimated time: 1–2 weeks
Register at pearsonvue.com. Pay $55 exam fee. Pass both National (75% scaled) and State (75% scaled) sections.
Estimated time: 1–2 weeks
License issued by IPLA after exam pass and background check clearance.
Estimated time: 1–2 weeks
Renewal Details
Mostly verifiedRenewal Cycle
CE Hours
Renewal Fee
Deadline & Late Policy
3-year cycle from license issue date. Grace period: 60 days after expiration.
First Renewal Notes
Brokers licensed after June 30, 2014 must complete 30 hours of Commission-approved post-licensing education within the first 2 years, covering 6 specified topic areas (per 876 IAC 7-4-3).
Annual mandatory CE audit of 1–10% of brokers (effective July 2025 per HB 1347). Military fee waiver available.
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 Indiana: Continuing education details →
Interstate Reciprocity
VerifiedHas Reciprocity
No
Type: Endorsement (case-by-case review by the Commission)
Out-of-state licensees undergo individual evaluation by IREC. If approved, candidate takes state exam only. Limited reciprocity with Illinois reported by secondary sources (IL licensees may bypass pre-licensing course), but not explicitly confirmed on official IPLA page.
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Real Estate Agent Schools in Indiana
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Official Sources
Real Estate Agent requirements in Indiana verified against Indiana Real Estate Commission (IPLA), April 2026.
All data on this page was verified against the following official sources. Last verified: 2026-04-02.
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