California Real Estate Education
California exam prep is available now for $59. State-approved pre-license and CE courses are coming soon — join the launch list. Plus official DRE resources.
Click2CE in California
Exam Prep
$59
California exam prep available now — 12-month access.
Pre-License
State-approved California pre-license education is coming soon. See the official requirements below.
Continuing Education
State-approved California continuing education is coming soon. See the official requirements below.
Future Courses
Broker License
Broker licensing education is coming later — join the launch list.
Exam prep is a self-study tool and does not replace required pre-license education. Click2CE is approved by the Arizona Department of Real Estate for Arizona pre-license and Arizona CE courses. Additional state-approved courses are coming later.
California at a Glance
How to Get Licensed in California
- 1
Complete 135 hours of DRE-approved salesperson pre-license education (Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, plus one approved elective).
- 2
Submit the Salesperson Examination Application (RE 400A) with the $100 exam fee, or the combined exam/license application (RE 435).
- 3
Pass the California salesperson licensing exam, administered in person by the DRE at its own testing centers (150 questions, 70% to pass).
- 4
Complete Live Scan fingerprinting through a California DOJ-approved provider.
- 5
Submit your license application with the $350 license fee and Live Scan confirmation to the DRE.
- 6
Activate your license under a responsible California broker.
California CE Requirements
Confirm current CE rules and deadlines with the DRE.
After You Pass: Keeping Your License
First renewal, post-licensing, and continuing education
California salesperson licenses renew every 4 years and require 45 hours of DRE-approved continuing education, including specific mandatory courses for the first renewal. California does not impose a separate post-license/SAE course beyond CE.
Confirm post-licensing and renewal rules with the DRE before your first renewal deadline.
Why Click2CE?
Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.
Verify directly with the state real estate commission before relying on this.
Last reviewed: June 25, 2026