How to get a Broker license in Kentucky
The Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.
Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC)Required hours by license class
Broker
336 required hoursA licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.
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Source: Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) · verified 2026-09-03
Sales Associate
96 required hoursA licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.
We have researched this requirement and are building the course now.
Source: Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) · verified 2026-09-03
Sales Associate or Broker (reciprocal)
40 required hoursWho this applies to: Applicants for a Kentucky license through a reciprocity agreement or memorandum of understanding
A licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.
We have researched this requirement and are building the course now.
Source: Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) · verified 2026-09-03
Broker
21 required hoursWho this applies to: Applicants choosing college/university real estate courses
A licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.
We have researched this requirement and are building the course now.
Source: Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) · verified 2026-09-03
Sales Associate
6 required hoursWho this applies to: Applicants choosing college/university real estate courses
A licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.
We have researched this requirement and are building the course now.
Source: Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) · verified 2026-09-03
Common questions
- How many hours of pre-license education does Kentucky require for real estate agents?
- 336 hours for Broker; 96 hours for Sales Associate; 40 hours for Sales Associate or Broker (reciprocal); 21 hours for Broker; 6 hours for Sales Associate, as set by the Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC).
- Is an exam required to get licensed in Kentucky?
- Yes. In addition to the required education hours, Kentucky 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, Kentucky real estate agents renewal requires 12 hours of continuing education — see Kentucky real estate agents continuing education.