How to get a Broker license in Louisiana
The Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.
Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC)Required hours by license class
Broker
150 required hoursA licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.
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Source: Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) · verified 2026-09-03
Salesperson
90 required hoursA licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.
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Source: Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) · verified 2026-09-03
Common questions
- How many hours of pre-license education does Louisiana require for real estate agents?
- 150 hours for Broker; 90 hours for Salesperson, as set by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC).
- Is an exam required to get licensed in Louisiana?
- Yes. In addition to the required education hours, Louisiana 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, Louisiana real estate agents renewal requires 12 hours of continuing education — see Louisiana real estate agents continuing education.