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Side-by-side comparison of requirements, costs, and reciprocity. Updated 2026.
| Requirement | California (CA) | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | Varies | Varies |
| Training Hours | 135 hrs | 90 hrs |
| Exam Required | Check with board | Check with board |
| Renewal Period | 4 | 2 |
| Reciprocity | No | No |
Reciprocity information not available
Check with the Arizona licensing board for current reciprocity agreements and transfer requirements for real estate agent licenses.
These are the standard licensing steps in Arizona. As a licensed real estate agent from California, you may already satisfy some of these requirements.
Complete 90-Hour Pre-Licensing Course: Take an ADRE-approved 90-hour salesperson pre-licensing course. Pass the proctored school final exam.
Complete 6-Hour Contract Writing Course: Take a separate ADRE-approved 6-hour contract writing course.
Obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card: Apply through Arizona DPS. $67 fee. Processing typically takes 4–6 weeks. Cards valid for 6 years.
Schedule and Pass the Exam: Register via Pearson VUE. Must pass both General (60/80 = 75%) and State (75/100 = 75%) sections. $75 per section.
Submit License Application to ADRE: Apply within 1 year of passing exam via ptl.az.gov. Upload all documents as one PDF. Pay $60 ($50 license + $10 recovery fund).
Affiliate with a Designated Broker: Designated broker accepts 'hire on' through ADRE online system to activate license.
4\u201316 weeks
Estimated time to complete the real estate agent licensing process in Arizona. Transferring licensees who qualify for reciprocity may complete the process faster.
Minimum with intensive education and fast fingerprint processing. Fingerprint Clearance Card (4–6 weeks) is often the bottleneck. Typical: 8–12 weeks.
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