How do I contact the DSPS?

Phone: (608) 266-2112. Address: 4822 Madison Yards Way, North Tower, Madison, WI 53705. Website: https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Professions/RealEstate/Default.aspx.

What license types does Wisconsin issue?

Wisconsin issues the following real estate license types: Salesperson, Broker. Each has its own education and experience requirements — confirm the current rules with the commission.

State Regulator

Wisconsin Real Estate Commission

Q: Who regulates real estate licenses in Wisconsin?

Real estate licensing in Wisconsin is overseen by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Real Estate Section (DSPS). This agency issues licenses, sets education requirements, and handles renewals and complaints.

Who regulates your license in Wisconsin, how to reach them, and where to verify official requirements. This is a free resource — not a course page.

About the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Real Estate Section

Your Wisconsin real estate license is issued and regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Real Estate Section (DSPS). This agency sets the education and exam requirements, processes applications and renewals, maintains the public license lookup, and enforces the rules that protect consumers. Click2CE is an education provider — for any official action (applying, renewing, filing a complaint, or verifying a license) you work directly with the DSPS.

Regulator: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Real Estate Section (DSPS)

Address: 4822 Madison Yards Way, North Tower, Madison, WI 53705

Phone: (608) 266-2112

Website: dsps.wi.gov/pages/Professions/RealEstate/Default.aspx

License Types in Wisconsin

Salesperson
Broker

Exam retake policy: You may retake the exam after waiting 24 hours.

Official Resources & Portals

Links to the official DSPS systems for applying, renewing, verifying a license, and scheduling your exam. Where a direct link is not yet listed, use the DSPS website and verify the current process with the commission.

DSPS Official WebsiteApplications, rules, and announcements Licensing application portalApply for a new real estate license License renewal portalRenew an existing license Candidate handbookExam content outline, rules, and scheduling info Forms & applicationsOfficial downloadable forms Approved schools listState-approved education providers License lookupVerify a license holder State exam schedulingAdministered by Pearson VUE

Fingerprinting & background check

A separate fingerprint background check is not generally required, but confirm with the DSPS.

Fingerprinting details

All Wisconsin forms & official links Wisconsin education hub

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