Louisiana Licensing Requirements and Renewal
This chapter summarizes how a person qualifies for and maintains a Louisiana license: pre-license education, post-license education, and continuing education, along with the E&O condition on active status.
Pre-License Education and Exam
A Louisiana salesperson applicant must complete 90 clock hours of Commission-approved pre-license education before taking the licensing examination (La. R.S. 37:1437(C)(4)(a), which requires the hours prior to licensure rather than before the examination; checked 2026-09-09). Applicants must also meet background and honesty requirements set by the Commission.
Post-License Education
After initial licensure, Louisiana requires a post-license education course to be completed within a set period following the first license. Completing post-license education is necessary to keep the license in good standing beyond the first period.
Continuing Education, E&O, and Renewal
Louisiana licenses are renewed on a periodic cycle. To renew an active license, a licensee must complete Commission-approved continuing education and maintain errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. These requirements keep licensees current and financially responsible.
State-specific details
State exam facts
- State regulator
- Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC)
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Prelicensing education
- 90 hours of approved salesperson pre-license education
How many prelicensing hours does Louisiana require to become a real estate agent?
Louisiana requires a 90-hour salesperson pre-license course approved by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission before you sit for the state exam.
Who licenses real estate agents in Louisiana?
The Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) licenses salespersons and brokers. LREC uses PSI to deliver the exam.
How is the Louisiana salesperson exam structured?
The Louisiana salesperson exam is delivered by PSI with a national portion and a Louisiana state portion, scored separately; you must pass both. Confirm the current scored-question counts in the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin.
Sources: https://lrec.gov/licensing/, https://www.psiexams.com/
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