How many hours of pre-license education does Arizona require for real estate agents?

90 hours for salesperson, broker; 9 hours for broker; 6 hours for salesperson, as set by the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE).

Is an exam required to get licensed in Arizona?

Yes. In addition to the required education hours, Arizona 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.

How to get a salesperson license in Arizona

The Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.

Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)

Required hours by license class

salesperson · broker

90 required hours

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Source: Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) · verified 2026-09-03

broker

9 required hours

A licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.

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Source: Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) · verified 2026-09-02

salesperson

6 required hours

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Source: Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) · verified 2026-09-03

Common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does Arizona require for real estate agents?: 90 hours for salesperson, broker; 9 hours for broker; 6 hours for salesperson, as set by the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE).
Is an exam required to get licensed in Arizona?: Yes. In addition to the required education hours, Arizona 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, Arizona real estate agents renewal requires 24 hours of continuing education — see Arizona real estate agents continuing education.