Broker Pre-License

 

Broker's License Requirements:

 

To become eligible to obtain a BROKER'S License in Alabama, an applicant who does not hold a current real estate license in another state must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien or legally present in the U.S.

• Be at least 19 years old

• Show proof of bona fide residency in any state in the U.S.

• Show proof of high school graduation or GED

• Not have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude

• Not have had a real estate application or license rejected or revoked in any state within the past two years

• After meeting the education and/or experience requirements, pass the licensing examination​​

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Additionally, a BROKER applicant must: Successfully complete an approved 60 clock hour pre-license course. In a rule amendment that was advertised earlier this year and became effective on October 1, 2016 the deadline for passing the salesperson or broker license examination was changed from 12 months to 6 months. Individuals who completed a salesperson or broker pre-license course after September 30, 2016 now have only 6 months to pass the examination following completion of their pre-license course.

 

This new requirement should contribute to an improvement in examination pass rates since individuals will not be allowed to wait a long period of time before taking the examination. In addition to the requirement of holding an active real estate salesperson license in any state for at least 24 months of the 36 month period immediately preceding the date of application.