Vermont Licensing Requirements and Education
Vermont sets pre-license education, examination, affiliation, and continuing-education requirements for salespersons. This chapter summarizes the path to and maintenance of a Vermont salesperson license.
Pre-License Education and Exam
An applicant for a Vermont salesperson license must complete the required 40-hour pre-license course from an approved provider before taking the licensing examination (26 V.S.A. § 2292(b)(4); checked 2026-09-09). The candidate must pass the exam, which covers national and Vermont-specific content, and meet the Commission's eligibility requirements.
Affiliation with a Broker
A salesperson license becomes active only when the salesperson is affiliated with a Vermont broker who supervises the salesperson's activity. Without an active affiliated broker, the salesperson may not conduct brokerage. Changing brokers requires updating the affiliation with the Commission.
Continuing Education and Renewal
Vermont licenses renew on a set cycle, and licensees must complete Commission-approved continuing education before renewing. Continuing education keeps licensees current on Vermont law and practice. Letting a license lapse can require additional steps before the licensee may resume practice.
State-specific details
State exam facts
- State regulator
- Vermont Real Estate Commission (OPR)
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Prelicensing education
- 40 hours (pre-licensing salesperson course)
How many prelicensing hours does Vermont require to become a real estate agent?
Vermont requires a 40-hour pre-licensing salesperson course approved by the Vermont Real Estate Commission before you sit for the state exam.
Who licenses real estate agents in Vermont?
The Vermont Real Estate Commission, within the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) in the Secretary of State's office, licenses salespersons and brokers. The Commission uses PSI to deliver the exam.
How is the Vermont salesperson exam structured?
The Vermont salesperson exam is delivered by PSI with a national portion and a Vermont state portion, scored separately; you must pass both. Confirm the current scored-question counts in the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin.
Sources: https://sos.vermont.gov/real-estate/, https://www.psiexams.com/
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