Alabama Licensing Requirements and Renewal
This chapter summarizes how a person qualifies for and maintains an Alabama license: pre-license education, post-license requirements to convert the temporary license, and continuing education.
Pre-License Education and Exam
An Alabama salesperson applicant must complete 60 clock hours of Commission-approved pre-license education before taking the licensing examination (Ala. Admin. Code r. 790-X-1-.06(5)(c); checked 2026-09-09). Applicants must also meet background and honesty requirements set by the Commission.
Post-License Course and Permanent Licensing
After passing the exam and receiving a temporary license, the licensee must complete a required post-license course within the temporary license period to obtain the permanent salesperson license. Failing to complete this course on time causes the temporary license to lapse.
Continuing Education and Renewal
Alabama licenses are renewed on a periodic cycle, and permanent licensees must complete Commission-approved continuing education to renew an active license. Continuing education keeps licensees current on Alabama law, agency duties, and ethical practice.
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State-specific details
State exam facts
- State regulator
- Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC)
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Prelicensing education
- 60 hours of approved salesperson pre-license education
How many prelicensing hours does Alabama require to become a real estate agent?
Alabama requires a 60-hour salesperson pre-license course approved by the Alabama Real Estate Commission before you sit for the state exam.
Who licenses real estate agents in Alabama?
The Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) licenses salespersons and brokers. AREC uses PSI to deliver the exam.
How is the Alabama salesperson exam structured?
The Alabama salesperson exam is delivered by PSI with a national portion and an Alabama state portion, scored separately; you must pass both. Confirm the current scored-question counts in the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin.
Sources: https://arec.alabama.gov/licensing/, https://www.psiexams.com/
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