Oregon Licensing Requirements and Renewal
This chapter summarizes how a person becomes and stays licensed in Oregon: pre-license education, examination and background requirements, and ongoing continuing education administered by the Oregon Real Estate Agency.
Pre-License Education and Examination
An Oregon broker applicant must complete 150 clock hours of Agency-approved real estate pre-license education before taking the licensing examination (OAR 863-022-0010(1), made under ORS 696.022(2)(b)(B)(i) — the hour figure is set by Agency rule, not by the statute; broker is Oregon's entry-level license; checked 2026-09-09). After passing the exam, the applicant must submit a license application and clear a background check before the license is issued and associated with a principal broker.
Continuing Education and Renewal
Oregon licenses are renewed on a periodic cycle, and licensees must complete Agency-approved continuing education to renew an active license. Continuing education keeps licensees current on law changes, agency duties, and ethical practice. Failure to complete required education or to renew on time affects the licensee's ability to practice.
State-specific details
State exam facts
- State regulator
- Oregon Real Estate Agency
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Prelicensing education
- 150 hours of broker pre-license education
- Passing score
- 75%
How many prelicensing hours does Oregon require to become a real estate agent?
Oregon requires 150 hours of Agency-approved broker pre-license education before you can take the state exam.
Who licenses real estate agents in Oregon?
The Oregon Real Estate Agency licenses real estate brokers. Oregon's entry-level license is called a 'Broker' license (what most states call a salesperson). The Agency uses PSI to deliver the exam.
How is the Oregon broker exam structured?
The Oregon broker exam is delivered by PSI with an 80-question national portion and a 50-question Oregon state portion. You must score at least 75% on each section to pass.
Sources: https://www.oregon.gov/rea/licensing/get-license/pages/broker.aspx, https://www.psiexams.com/
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