How to get a real estate license in Nevada
Nevada requires 120 hours of pre-licensing education, a two-part Pearson VUE exam, fingerprints, and a broker who hires you before you can file your application.
Last checked October 2026. Official source: Nevada Real Estate Division
- License
- Real estate salesperson
- Pre-licensing education
- 120 hours
- State exam
- Pearson VUE. National and state portions, 75% required on each.
- Background check
- Fingerprints through an NRED-approved vendor, after signing the fingerprint background waiver.
- Broker
- A Nevada broker must hire you before you can submit your license application.
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Steps to get licensed in Nevada
- 1
Complete 120 hours of approved education
Take Principles, Real Estate Law, Contracts, and Agency from an NRED-approved school.
- 2
Pass the Pearson VUE exam
The exam has a national and a Nevada portion, and you need 75% on each. Passing results must be dated within the last 12 months when you apply.
- 3
Get fingerprinted
Sign the fingerprint background waiver first, then get fingerprinted through an approved vendor.
- 4
Get hired by a broker
Your broker's information is part of the license application.
- 5
Submit your application
File Form 549 with your education proof, exam results, fingerprint verification, and the $140 fee.
Required courses
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Principles | 45 |
| Real Estate Law (including 18 hours of Nevada law) | 45 |
| Contracts | 15 |
| Agency (including broker-agent relationship and risk reduction) | 15 |
| Total | 120 |
College credit can substitute for course hours (3 credits for a 45-hour subject, 1 credit for a 15-hour subject).
State fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Exam feePer attempt, paid to Pearson VUE | About $100 |
| License application fee | $140 |
| FingerprintingSet by the approved vendor | Varies |
Course tuition is set by each school and isn't included.
After you're licensed
- Continuing education is required to renew. Check NRED for current hours and post-license rules.
Licensed in another state?
Agents licensed in states that have reciprocity with Nevada may skip part of the education, but still take the Nevada exam and get fingerprinted.
Nevada real estate license FAQ
Who issues real estate licenses in Nevada?
The Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED) issues the real estate salesperson license in Nevada. Its official website is red.nv.gov.
How many hours of pre-licensing education does Nevada require?
Nevada requires 120 hours of approved pre-licensing education. College credit can substitute for course hours (3 credits for a 45-hour subject, 1 credit for a 15-hour subject).
What courses do I need to take for a Nevada real estate license?
The required coursework is Real Estate Principles (45 hours), Real Estate Law (including 18 hours of Nevada law) (45 hours), Contracts (15 hours), and Agency (including broker-agent relationship and risk reduction) (15 hours).
What is the Nevada real estate exam like?
Pearson VUE. National and state portions, 75% required on each.
Is a background check required in Nevada?
Fingerprints through an NRED-approved vendor, after signing the fingerprint background waiver.
Do I need a sponsoring broker to get licensed in Nevada?
A Nevada broker must hire you before you can submit your license application.
How much does a Nevada real estate license cost?
State fees include exam fee (About $100), license application fee ($140), and fingerprinting (Varies). Course tuition is set by each school and is not included.
Can I transfer a real estate license from another state to Nevada?
Agents licensed in states that have reciprocity with Nevada may skip part of the education, but still take the Nevada exam and get fingerprinted.
What do I need to do after getting my Nevada real estate license?
Continuing education is required to renew. Check NRED for current hours and post-license rules.
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