Alabama Real Estate License Requirements

Alabama Sales Associate License Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident
• Be at least 19 years old
• Show proof of bona fide residency in the U.S.
• Show proof of high school graduation or GED
• Not have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude
• Not have had a real estate application or license rejected or revoked in any state within the past two years
• Successfully complete an approved 60 hour pre-license course
• Must take and pass the state exam

Sales Associate Post Licensing Requirements

• Must complete a 30 hour post-license training course within the first 12 months of licensure in order to be issued an original (permanent) license. Further, the course must be completed and original license issued within the first 6 months in order to maintain an active license
• If not completed within the first 6 months his or her temporary license certificate shall automatically be placed on inactive status by the commission. During the remaining 6 months his or her temporary license is valid, the holder of a temporary license may complete the course and have his or her original license issued.
• If the holder of a temporary license does not complete the course and have his or her original license issued within one year following the first day of the month after its issuance, the temporary license shall automatically expire and lapse.

Alabama Broker Requirements

• Have held an active real estate license in any state for at least 24 months of the 36-month period immediately preceding the date of application
• Successfully complete (with a minimum course grade of 70) an approved 60 hour pre-license course prior to taking the state examination.
• Take and pass state exam

Continuing Education

• 15 hours w/ 3 hrs. core completed every two years by 9/30
• The holder of an original license who has satisfactorily completed the post license course and whose original license has been issued, shall not be subject to the continuing education requirements for the first renewal of his or her original license.