How to get a Salesperson license in Alabama
The Alabama Real Estate Commission sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.
Alabama Real Estate CommissionRequired hours by license class
Salesperson · Broker
60 required hoursAn exam is required for one or more of these license classes — confirm which with the board.
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Source: Alabama Real Estate Commission · verified 2026-09-02
Reciprocal Salesperson · Reciprocal Broker
6 required hoursWho this applies to: Holders of a current real estate license in another state seeking Alabama reciprocal salesperson license
An exam is required for one or more of these license classes — confirm which with the board.
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Source: Alabama Real Estate Commission · verified 2026-09-03
Common questions
- How many hours of pre-license education does Alabama require for real estate agents?
- 60 hours for Salesperson, Broker; 6 hours for Reciprocal Salesperson, Reciprocal Broker, as set by the Alabama Real Estate Commission.
- Is an exam required to get licensed in Alabama?
- Yes. In addition to the required education hours, Alabama requires a licensing exam for one or more license classes.
- Can I complete these hours online?
- Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.
Already licensed? This page covers getting your first license. If you already hold one, Alabama real estate agents renewal requires 15 hours of continuing education — see Alabama real estate agents continuing education.