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Washington State Real Estate License Requirements

To obtain a new real estate license in Washington, you need to:

1. Complete the education requirements. You must complete a 60-hour, state-approved prelicense course, Real Estate Fundamentals, within the five years prior to applying for the license exam. Upon completion, you will receive a signed and stamped Candidate Examination Document. ProSchools’ program includes interesting reading assignments and frequent practice quizzes to prepare you to pass the state license exam.
2. Pass a salesperson license exam with a score of 70% or better. The exam consists of 80 national and 30 state-specific questions. When you complete ProSchools’ program, you’ll have over a 95% chance of passing. 
3. Be at least 18 years old.
4. Complete a license application and pay the corresponding fee. 

If you have additional questions about licensing, we recommend you call the Washington Department of Licensing at (360)664-6488 or email: RealEstate@dol.wa.gov.

If you are a salesperson licensed in another state, you need to:

1. Request a license history/verification be sent from the regulatory agency of the state in which you are actively licensed to the Washington Department of Licensing.
2. Complete a Candidate Examination Document and send it to the Washington Department of Licensing Washington Department of Licensing.
3. Receive stamped approval on the Candidate Examination Document from the Department of Licensing before making an exam reservation.
4. Pass the state portion of the salesperson license exam (30 questions) with a score of 70% or better.

Washington Real Estate License Exam Information
Washington real estate license applicants must pass a computerized license examination administered by Pearson Vue, a national testing firm. To schedule an exam, you can call them toll-free at 1-800-274-5985 or visit www.pearsonvue.com. You are encouraged to reserve your exam date at least three to four business days prior. 
To schedule an exam, Pearson Vue will require the following:

1. Personal information - legal name, address, phone, SSN, date of birth
2. Exam specifics - exam type (salesperson, broker), preferred date and test center location
3. Stamped Candidate Examination Document
4. Failing score report (if retaking an exam)
5. Exam fees paid in full  

For more information, read Pearson Vue’s complete state of Washington Real Estate Candidate Handbook, which includes details of all licensing requirements, exam reservation guidelines, and a list of all Pearson Vue test center locations and hours of operation.

Upon arriving at the test center, you’ll need to show your photo ID to the test administrator. Then a brief online tutorial will familiarize you with the computerized testing system before you answer 110 multiple-choice questions.