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

141 hours for Real Estate Broker; 135 hours for Real Estate Broker; 66 hours for Real Estate Salesperson; 60 hours for Real Estate Salesperson, as set by the DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection).

Is an exam required to get licensed in District of Columbia?

Yes. In addition to the required education hours, District of Columbia 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 Real Estate Broker license in District of Columbia

The DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection) sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.

DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection)

Required hours by license class

Real Estate Broker

141 required hours

Who this applies to: Endorsement

A licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.

We have researched this requirement and are building the course now.

Source: DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection) · verified 2026-09-03

Real Estate Broker

135 required hours

Who this applies to: Broker endorsement applicants

A licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.

We have researched this requirement and are building the course now.

Source: DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection) · verified 2026-09-03

Real Estate Salesperson

66 required hours

Who this applies to: Endorsement

We have researched this requirement and are building the course now.

Source: DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection) · verified 2026-09-03

Real Estate Salesperson

60 required hours

Who this applies to: Salesperson endorsement applicants

We have researched this requirement and are building the course now.

Source: DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection) · verified 2026-09-03

Common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does District of Columbia require for real estate agents?: 141 hours for Real Estate Broker; 135 hours for Real Estate Broker; 66 hours for Real Estate Salesperson; 60 hours for Real Estate Salesperson, as set by the DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection).
Is an exam required to get licensed in District of Columbia?: Yes. In addition to the required education hours, District of Columbia 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, District of Columbia real estate agents renewal requires 15 hours of continuing education — see District of Columbia real estate agents continuing education.